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CDC Survey Finds 1 in 20 Teens Are Transgender or Questioning If They Are
Schools must make “more effort” to “ensure the health and well-being” of trans teens is addressed, the survey said.
Trans Youth Impacted by Anti-LGBTQ Laws Share Their Stories in New Book
“American Teenager” gives a platform to eight trans teens whose lives were upended by anti-trans laws in the US.
Kentucky Governor Beshear Signs Ban on Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ Youth
Studies have conclusively demonstrated that conversion therapy leads to increases in suicidal ideation and attempts.
In New AIDS Activist Memoir, Keiko Lane Aims to Articulate the Inexpressible
Keiko Lane was 16 when she joined ACT UP. Decades later, she describes how that activism was a kind of mutual aid.
Democrat Sarah McBride Wins Delaware House Primary
The seat is considered a safe one for Democrats, meaning McBride is highly likely to win the election in November.
American Bar Association Urges SCOTUS to Overturn TN Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
The ABA called the ban discriminatory and “fundamentally anathema to our constitutional history and traditions.”
Trump Doubles Down on Anti-Trans Falsehoods at Moms for Liberty Conference
His remarks highlight the relationship he has to those orchestrating Project 2025.
Project 2025’s Anti-Trans Agenda Would Endanger Families Across the US
The vision for Trump’s second term would seek to expand draconian anti-trans policies, particularly targeting children.
Instead of Ignoring Trans Rights at DNC, Dems Should’ve Vowed to Protect Them
Democrats seem to think that the issue — which carries life-or-death stakes — is too divisive to address.Â
Trans Adults’ Care Is Already Being Terminated in Florida Following Court Ruling
Those who previously had access to gender-affirming care are being notified that their care will no longer be provided.