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Trans Rights
Texas AG Ken Paxton Asked Agency to Compile List of Trans Residents in the State
“Nothing good ever comes out of the government creating a list of people from a marginalized community,” a critic said.
After Club Q, We Must Build a Movement for Queer and Trans Liberation
The Club Q shooting is part of a wave of fascist violence. Now's the time for a mass movement for LGBTQ liberation.
State Legislators Proposed 306 Bills Targeting Trans People in the Past 2 Years
Lawmakers in more than half of U.S. states have sought to restrict access to gender-affirming care.
Amid Wave of Right-Wing Terror, Trans Communities Are Keeping Each Other Safe
“Trans joy is out there,” Tre’Andre Valentine said. “We are … deserving of space, and time and love, and resources.”
Republicans in Midterm Races Are Embracing Anti-Trans Rhetoric Like Never Before
Politicians are targeting trans rights and spreading incorrect information about the care provided to trans youth.
Florida Moves to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
A joint medical committee has approved Gov. Desantis's draft rule blocking trans youth from receiving lifesaving care.
Voter ID Laws Will Make It Harder for Trans People to Vote in the Midterms
More than 64,000 trans people may face barriers to voting because they live in states with strict photo ID requirements.
Some States Are Quietly Trying to Limit Health Care Access for Trans Adults
Although gender-affirming care for adults remains legal, attacks on youth care could open the door for restrictions.
Gov. Youngkin’s Anti-Trans Policies Trigger Massive Student Walkouts in Virginia
“We have to be here, because they’re trying to take away our rights,” one organizer of the walkouts said.
Judge Halts Texas “Child Abuse” Investigations Into Trans Youths and Families
The judge’s order was limited in scope due to a previous ruling by the state Supreme Court earlier this year.