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Trans and Nonbinary Youth Say Their Health Care Shouldn’t Be Up for “Debate”
The wave of anti-trans bills is injecting dangerous misinformation about LGBTQ people into the mainstream.
Kentucky Governor Vetoes Sweeping Anti-Trans Bill Banning Care for Trans Youth
Republicans, however, hold a supermajority in the Kentucky legislature and are likely to override the veto.
House Republicans Pass First National Bill Targeting Transgender Youth
Though the bill is unlikely to advance in the Senate, it represents an ominous moment in anti-trans legislation.
“We Have to Fight”: LGBTQ Kids Stage Walkouts, Marches Against Anti-Trans Bills
“We need to be loud,” said one youth activist at a march in Colorado. “We are here and we are powerful.”
50 Percent of Trans Youth in Danger of Losing Access to Gender-Affirming Care
Access to gender-affirming care drastically lowers suicidality among transgender and nonbinary youth.
AOC Slams GOP for Banning Children’s Book “Life of Rosa Parks” for Being “Woke”
House Republicans passed a bill on Friday that would open schools up to a wave of far right book bans.
NE Senator Will Keep Filibustering Even After Anti-Trans Legislation Advances
Democratic State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh chided GOP lawmakers for “just reading debunked medical studies” on the issue.
DeSantis Admin Seeks to Expand “Don’t Say Gay” Restrictions to Older Grades
The proposal aims to bar any discussion of LGBTQ topics through grade 12 in Florida's public schools.
Alaska Board of Education Passes Anti-Trans Resolution Without Public Notice
Democratic lawmakers in the state were only notified of the resolution after it passed.
MO AG Wants 18-Month Waiting Period for Trans Kids Seeking Gender-Affirming Care
Medical experts agree that gender-affirming care is safe, effective and life-saving.