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Hormone Therapy Helps Mental Health of Trans Youth: Study

So far this year, more than 30 bills have been introduced at the state level to ban or restrict gender-affirming care for young people.

Op-ed: Let's Take the Terror Out of Transitioning in School

Schools shouldn't be afraid to look for help when it comes to accommodating trans students. LGBT advocacy and rights groups are here to help, writes HRC's Ellen Kahn.

Navigating the media minefield: supporting gender expansive youth with confidence

In the face of widespread misinformation and media bias, the need to shine a light on the overwhelmingly positive experiences of gender-expansive youth and adults is more needed than ever.

For Families in the South Struggling to Find Gender-Affirming Care, Small Grants Make a Huge Difference

Across the South, families of transgender youth who want to find gender-affirming care for their children are wading through a morass of pending legal cases and being turned away at pharmacies without crucial information on what their rights are.

Daniel Radcliffe Responds to J.K. Rowling's Transphobic Tweets

The Harry Potter star penned an emotional reply to the author's divisive views on gender identity.  

South Dakota Advances Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The South Dakota House passed the bill and sent it to the Senate, but not before the House's only out member, Kameron Nelson, spoke passionately against it.

Why We Created International Pronouns Day

It's more than PC culture or "identity politics" -- the new "holiday" will help transgender people feel more confident and empowered.

How can you support transgender and nonbinary youth right now? The Trevor Project has some tips

These supportive actions can decrease the risk of suicide, notes a new research brief from the crisis intervention group.

Utah Gov. Signs Bill Banning Most Gender-Affirming Care for Youth

Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed the legislation into law on Saturday.

Trevor Project Releases Guide to Being a Trans & Nonbinary Youth Ally

A new handbook outlines the basics of gender identity and expression.

'Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria' Is Biased Junk Science

A frighteningly biased piece on trans youth was published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, says Brynn Tannehill, who breaks down why it's so wrong.

Thank You, Jazz Jennings, for Changing America

This Nebraska mom of a trans teen says we owe reality show star Jazz Jennings a huge debt of gratitude.

Cory Booker: I Have a Nonbinary 'Niephew'

Booker says his "'niephew,' which is a combination of niece and nephew," has helped him understand issues facing trans and nonbinary youth.

Kentucky Advances Anti-Trans Sports Bill

The House Thursday approved the bill overwhelmingly, and it now goes back to the Senate for concurrence.

Trump's latest order will devastate innocent trans youth and their families

Trans children only want to be their authentic selves, and this action will have severe repercussions, John Casey writes.

How the Juvenile Justice System Is Failing LGBTQ Youth

The failure puts these incarcerated young people at risk and is bad for society as a whole, writes Sean Cahill of Fenway Health.

Kyler Prescott's Mom Pushes for Resources That Could Have Saved Her Son

A family friend who helped the Prescotts through their darkest hour with the death of 14-year-old Kyler has started a new family advocacy organization.

Alabama Senate Votes to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The measure will now be considered in the state House, over the outrage of transgender rights advocates.

South Dakota Advances Bill Criminalizing Transition Care for Minors

Doctors could get a year in jail under the bill, approved by the state House and now going to the Senate.

Nebraska GOP Governor Signs Restrictions on Abortion and Trans Care

Lawmakers overcame a filibuster to pass the measure. Civil rights activists are outraged and may sue.

Dads of Trans Kids Make Us Proud in New Video

"This is a family transition," says Wayne Maines in the new video from the Human Rights Campaign. "And that's what it needs to be."