Republicans Attempt to Hijack Defense Bill With Anti-Transgender Amendments
Far-right lawmakers want to use the bill to target access to abortion, gender-affirming care, and more in the military.
July 13, 2023
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Gender-Affirming Surgery Shouldn't Be a Plot Device
Michelle Rodriguez's upcoming movie looks problematic for many reasons, says trans writer Amanda Kerri.
November 30, 2015
Philadelphia Becomes Sanctuary City for Gender-Affirming Care
Mayor Jim Kenney’s recent directive safeguards individuals involved in gender-affirming care, setting a progressive precedent amid restrictive state legislation nationwide.
October 21, 2023
Florida Eliminates Medicaid Coverage for Gender-Affirming Care
The new rules go into effect later this month.
August 12, 2022
The Harrowing Experience of Fighting for Gender-Affirming Health Care
Tanya Asapansa-Johnson Walker talks about the immense barriers she's faced in the health care system.
March 8, 2022
15 Democratic state AGs stand by gender-affirming care
"Federal funding to institutions that provide gender-affirming care continues to be available, irrespective of President Trump’s recent Executive Order," the attorneys general say.
February 5, 2025
Idaho's felony gender-affirming care ban stays blocked
A federal appeals court refused to place a hold on an inunction against the ban, which threatens health care workers with 10 years in prison.
January 31, 2024
DeSantis Demands Information on Gender-Affirming Care Provided by Schools
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to target the LGBTQ+ community.
January 20, 2023
He voted for Trump. Now he’s worried his trans son will lose gender-affirming care
A Trump voter is worried that his trans son will lose gender-affirming care access.
March 17, 2025
Judge Blocks Georgia's Gender-Affirming Care Ban
Another court has stepped in to block Republican efforts to take away essential health care from transgender people.
August 21, 2023
Judge Tears Into Florida's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
The judge partially stopped the law from being enforced.
June 6, 2023
Trans Prisoner Suing for Gender Affirming Surgery to Be Released
California officials, who don't want to pay for Michelle-Lael Norsworthy's surgery, are now releasing her on parole.
August 8, 2015
Judge rules against gender-affirming care for transgender prisoners
Judge Allen Winsor, a Trump appointee, said the inmate who filed the suit hasn't shown she's been harmed.
December 30, 2024
Louisiana families sue to overturn gender-affirming care ban
Lawmakers passed the legislation over Gov. John Bel Edwards's veto.
January 9, 2024
Georgia County Pays $1.2 Million to Fight Gender-Affirming Care Suit
The county in central Georgia denied coverage to a veteran sheriff's deputy.
March 20, 2023
An urgent call to protect gender-affirming care
While efforts to ban or severely limit access to gender-affirming care are blunt and sweeping, gender-affirming care is anything but, writes Human Rights Watch's Yasemin Smallens.
May 22, 2024
Aetna sued for denying gender-affirming facial surgeries
The health insurer covered similar procedures for cisgender plan holders but denied coverage for transgender patients saying the surgery was cosmetic.
September 12, 2024
America’s Pediatricians Reiterate Support for Gender-Affirming Care
The American Academy of Pediatrics said it continues to support the necessary and evidence-based care young transgender people need.
August 4, 2023
Idaho Makes Gender-Affirming Care a Felony
A bill signed into law by Gov. Brad Little subjects medical professionals to up to 10 years in prison if they provide this care.
April 5, 2023
Florida Candidate: Lynch Doctors for Gender-Affirming Care
Doctors who provide this care to minors "should be hanging from the nearest tree," school board candidate Alisabeth Janai Lancaster said.
July 21, 2022
Study: Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves mental health
The report indicates this continues over the long term.
March 18, 2025