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GOP Megadonor Partnered With Hate Group “to Defund Trans Pediatrics” in Texas
A Republican donor took part in a massive pressure campaign to force a Texas hospital to turn away transgender patients.
In Response to MO’s Attack on Trans People, Kansas City May Become a Safe Haven
Trans advocates say that the safe haven designation is needed to combat the state’s attacks on LGBTQ people.
Testosterone Access Could Be Limited as COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends
Options for patients in “care deserts” to remotely access gender-affirming care may soon dwindle.
Indiana Governor Signs Bill Requiring Teachers to Out Trans Students to Parents
The law will create potentially harmful living situations for transgender youth in the state, critics contend.
Judge Denies Zooey Zephyr’s Legal Bid to Return to Montana House
The ruling is a “dangerous and undemocratic continuation” of GOP attempts to silence those who speak up, Zephyr said.
Trans Teen Receiving Award From Iowa Gov. Shouts “Trans Rights Are Human Rights”
Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed two anti-transgender bills into law this year, negatively impacting trans students in Iowa.
Montana Gov. Signs Gender-Affirming Care Ban, Ignoring a Plea From His Own Son
Gianforte's son, who is nonbinary, told him “these bills are immoral, unjust, and frankly a violation of human rights.”
Nebraska Senator With Trans Son Faces Outrageous “Conflict of Interest” Probe
“I will continue to advocate for our kids...no matter what harassment or intimidation comes my way,” Sen. Hunt said.
Kansas City Leaders Consider Joining Lawsuit Against Anti-Trans Missouri AG
The Kansas City council is also considering requests to make the city a “safe haven” for trans Missourians seeking care.
Groups Sue to Block Missouri AG’s “Draconian” Rules on Gender-Affirming Care
Barring an injunction, Missouri AG Andrew Bailey's regulations on gender-affirming care will go into effect on Thursday.