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First Randomized Clinical Trial Confirms Benefits of Gender-Affirming Care
A study affirms that gender-affirming care significantly reduces suicidality and depression in transgender individuals.
New Poll Shows Massive Public Backlash to Anti-LGBTQ School Policies
The numbers show GOP policies like book bans, sports discrimination, and Don't Say Gay bills are wildly unpopular.
Texas Supreme Court Rejects Attempt to Block Ban on Youth Gender-Affirming Care
The coalition which sought to block the ban issued a statement on Thursday declaring that “the fight is far from over.”
California Attorney General Sues School District Over Anti-Trans Policies
The new policies violate “state laws safeguarding” student rights, state Attorney General Robert Bonta said.
Judge Allows Gender-Affirming Care Ban to Go Into Effect in Missouri
“This law will harm transgender Missourians,” the ACLU said in a statement.
Texas Ban on Youth Gender-Affirming Care Will Go Into Effect Amid Legal Battle
The ban will go into effect Sept. 1 as it awaits review by the Texas Supreme Court, blocking health care for trans kids.
Florida Board of Education Imposes Strict Anti-Trans Bathroom Disciplinary Rules
The new rules will require the termination of any employee who twice violates the anti-trans bathroom law.
Right-Wing Judges Are Allowing Alabama Trans Health Care Ban to Go Into Effect
Doctors or parents who administer puberty blockers or other hormonal therapy could face up to 10 years in prison.
Judge Blocks GA Ban on Hormones for Trans Youth Seeking Gender-Affirming Care
A “broad ban” on hormone treatment for trans kids isn't likely “to serve the state’s interest,” the judge said.
Fifth-Grade Teacher in Georgia Fired for Reading Children’s Book to Class
“My Shadow Is Purple” is a Scholastic-approved book recommended for lower primary schools.