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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.
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.
Democrats Reintroduce Federal Trans Bill of Rights Amid GOP Attacks
The bill declares the federal government has a duty to protect trans and nonbinary people from discrimination.
Texas Pushes Draconian Drag Ban Bills Amid Unprecedented Assault on Trans Rights
Drag performers donned bright pink wigs and makeup to testify against anti-trans bills at the Texas Capitol this week.
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!”
Montana Bill to Narrowly Define Sex Is Most Expansive Yet, Experts Say
It would effectively prevent trans and gender-nonconforming people from being protected by anti-discrimination laws.
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.
After 28 Years Behind Bars, Harm Reduction Brought Me and My Brother Together
I started harm reduction work in prison after years of addiction. It’s helped me build relationships I never expected.
Right-Wing Attacks on Trans Health Care Rely on Ableist Logic
To resist state-level attacks on trans health care, we also need to tackle ableism.