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11th Circuit Rules Trans Health Insurance Exclusions Violate Civil Rights Act
With the ruling, a significant precedent is building to protect trans employees against health insurance restrictions.
Tennessee Law Will Force Schools to Out Trans Students to Their Parents
“This law does not protect children and schools should not be forced to put children in danger,” an LGBTQ advocate said.
Gender-Affirming Care Gave Me a Life I Love. Why Do Pundits See It as a Tragedy?
Why are trans voices like mine minimized in the “debate” around our own health care?
West Virginia Gubernatorial Hopefuls Compete for Who Can Be the Most Anti-Trans
GOP candidates have fixated on restricting LGBTQ+ rights over voter priorities like the economy, health care, and more.
4th Circuit Rules Against States Discriminating Against Trans Patients
Arguments about “costs” being too burdensome were soundly rejected by the court.
Biden Administration Strengthens Health Care Protections for LGBTQ People
“Today’s rule is a giant step forward for this country toward a more equitable and inclusive health care system.”
4 States Tell Schools to Ignore New Title IX Rules That Protect LGBTQ Students
The challenges could set up a federal showdown that might end up in a protracted court battle ahead of the elections.
93% of Trans Teens Live in States That Have Proposed or Passed Anti-Trans Laws
Research shows that debates around anti-transgender laws negatively impact trans youth’s mental wellbeing.
Despite Violent Threats, Maine Signs Trans and Abortion Sanctuary Bill Into Law
It codifies gender-affirming and reproductive care as legal rights and offers protection from out-of-state prosecution.
Ohio Attorney General Asks Court to Restrict Judge’s Pause on Anti-Trans Law
However, AG David Yost had no issues with the “court's authority” when it issued an injunction against gun ordinances.