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Texas Agriculture Dept Tells Employees to Dress According to “Biological Gender”
The department sent a memo outlining the anti-trans dress code and warning that those who violate it may be fired.
Florida Passes Bill That Allows for “Legal Kidnapping” of Transgender Children
The bill would allow courts to intervene in custody disputes and remove trans children from gender-affirming parents.
Transgender Lawmaker Responds After Montana Freedom Caucus Misgenders Her
State Rep. Zooey Zephyr said there would be “real-world consequences” of “hateful and harmful” anti-trans bills.
LGBT Allies Are Working Together to Jam Missouri’s Anti-Trans “Tip Line”
The form was created in response to dubious whistleblower claims about a children's hospital.
Over 400 Transphobic Bills Have Been Proposed Since the Start of 2023
Twenty-nine anti-trans bills have already become law this year -- more than twice as many as in all of 2022.
Washington Becomes Sixth State to Pass Shield Law Protecting Trans Residents
LGBTQ advocates say that laws protecting trans health care in safe haven states could prove to be lifesaving.
“Nakedly Unconstitutional”: Missouri AG Limits Trans Health Care for All Ages
Trans advocates say the rule essentially functions as a ban that makes it impossible to receive gender-affirming care.
Court Rules Teachers Don’t Have a Religious Right to Misgender Trans Students
“Court victories keep rolling in for trans people,” said transgender activist Erin Reed of this decision.
Trans Teen Calls Out Right-Wing Reporter for Publishing Story Without Consent
The reporter allegedly mischaracterized the teen's story in an article defaming a Missouri gender clinic.
NJ Gov Signs Order Making State a Haven for Trans Kids Seeking Health Care
“I cannot possibly overstate the importance of this action,” said a NJ activist who is mother to a trans child.