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Alabama Ban on Trans Youth Health Care Is Part of Attack on Bodily Autonomy
Right-wing attacks on abortion care and bans on trans health care are connected, Chase Strangio says.
Will Demise of “Roe” Be a Death Knell for Contraception, Marriage Rights?
A Supreme Court majority is poised to overturn “Roe,” which could imperil other constitutional rights besides abortion.
“SCOTUS Isn’t Just Coming for Abortion” Warns Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Trans and gay children’s right to exist has already come under attack in several states in recent months.
DeSantis’s Attack on Disney Shows Desperation of Right-Wing Culture Warriors
Attacks on Disney -- not exactly a bastion of left-wing action -- echo QAnon rhetoric and right-wing bigotry.
Florida’s Anti-Trans “Guidelines” Are a Partisan Attack That Could Harm Youth
Florida officials' statement holds no legal weight, but it is still a vehicle for spreading fear.
Dem Lawmaker Calls Out GOP Fundraising Email That Includes Derogatory Attacks
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow said her colleague's attacks sought to “dehumanize” those seeking to protect LGBTQ students.
Biden to End Trump-Era “Conscience” Rule Allowing Medical Personnel to Deny Care
Courts have blocked the rule from being implemented since it was finalized in 2019.
Tennessee Republicans Push a Bill That Would Circumvent Marriage Age Limits
The bill would create a new class of marriage for “one man” and “one woman.”
GOP Anti-LGBT Legislation Is Attempt to “Eradicate Trans Youth” Says ACLU Lawyer
More than 35 states have introduced bills targeting trans young people.
Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Compounds Trauma for LGBTQ Students of Color
The impacts of “Don’t Say Gay” will be “amplified tenfold” for Black students, advocates say.