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12-Year-Old Trans Girl in WV Allowed to Keep Playing Sports, Supreme Court Says
The ruling comes as around 20 states have implemented similar bans on trans student athletes across the country.
KS Sports Ban on Trans Athletes Could Include “Genital Inspection,” Critics Say
The passage of the anti-trans bill into law “breaks my heart,” said Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly.
19 Protesters Arrested as Kentucky Republicans Override Veto of Anti-Trans Bill
“Trans kids are under attack,” protesters chanted during debate on the bill. “What do we do? Stand up fight back!”
Anti-LGBTQ Parents Bill of Rights Is a Cruel Attack on Our Kids and Our Schools
Republicans have brought their moral panic over schools to the national stage, unleashing hate on families like mine.
Gender-Affirming Health Care Bans Also Impact Families and Medical Providers
Essential providers like children’s hospitals offering care to trans kids have been targeted for harassment and threats.
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.
Attempts to Ban Books Hit a Record High in 2022, New Report Says
According to the American Library Association, a record-breaking 2,571 unique titles were targeted last year.
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.
Georgia County Spent $1.2 Million to Deny One Employee Gender-Affirming Care
Officials said covering gender-affirming care would be too expensive yet spent more on legal fees to oppose it.
Kentucky GOP Breaks Public Meetings Law to Pass Anti-Trans Bill Targeting Kids
Republicans introduced the bill with little to no notice during the House's lunch hour when few lawmakers were around.