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Ohio Abortion Foes Are Making the Fight About Gender Transition and Drag Queens

They claim that a state constitutional amendment enshrining abortion rights would allow minors to receive gender-affirming procedures without parental consent.

Report: Sibling Killed in Dayton Shooting Was Trans Man Jordan Cofer

Initial media reports indicated Connor Betts killed his "sister" and eight others last weekend, but new coverage says it was actually his brother who died.

Federal Judge Strikes Down Ban on Anti-Trans Bias in Health Care

The ruling, which deals with a section of the Affordable Care Act, is expected to be appealed, so the law will stand while the legal fight continues.

How Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is making gender-affirming care inaccessible

His proposed restrictions amount to a ban on gender-affirming care for both youth and adults, according to activists.

Pelosi Shuts Down Christian Reporter's Trans 'Gotcha' Question

The speaker has no time for goading, especially when it comes to her support for transgender youth.

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A Pregnant Trans Man's Misdiagnosis Leads to Stillbirth

The case, noted in a new article, highlights the need for more medical training in the care of transgender people.

Forced outing leads to high depression rates among LGBTQ+ youth, yet legislation persists

Eleven states currently either mandate or "promote" the forced outing of LGBTQ+ students, despite the proven harm to their health.

Anti-Trans Legislative Push Starts Again in 2022

At least seven states are considering anti-transgender bills after a record year for such legislation.

Transgender People at Significantly Higher Suicide Risk, Landmark Study Confirms

Transgender people are at an alarmingly high risk of suicide in comparison to other groups, according to a first-of-its-kind study.

Trans Boy Says Students Forced Him To Lift Shirt, Take Off Pants

The boy said he had been assaulted several times by students at the school, but authorities said they found no evidence that a physical attack had happened. 

Trans People Will Soon Be Able to Use Chosen Names on Debit Cards

The service will be available to Mastercard users through BMO Harris Bank and Superbia Credit Union.

Anti-LGBTQ Group's Effort to Imprison Trans Women With Men Is on Hold

The Alliance Defending Freedom is biding its time, hoping a Supreme Court ruling will enable further anti-trans discrimination.

Vermont Will Become 8th State to Green-Light Gender-Neutral IDs

Republican Gov. Phil Scott added that the new ID policy "is consistent with our Vermont values of inclusion and acceptance."

South Dakota Gov. Noem's National Ad Touts Anti-Trans Sports Bill

The ad, using the guise of "protecting" girls' and women's sports, has drawn condemnation from LGBTQ+ activists.

Equality Act Reintroduced in U.S. House; Vote Next Week

The bill would ban anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination nationwide in employment, housing, public accommodations, and more.

Ben Carson Spews Hateful Anti-Trans Slurs at HUD Meeting

Housing and Urban Development employees said they were appalled by the secretary's remark about "big, hairy men" in women's shelters.

Congress Members to Bring Trans Troops to State of the Union

Their presence is meant as a rebuke to Donald Trump's transgender military ban.

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The Defense Dept. Is About to Fire More Than 13,700 Trans People

If President Trump is able to block transgender people from serving in the military, the nation will see the single largest layoff of trans people in history.

Mississippi Trans Teen Misses Her Graduation After Judge's Transphobic Decision

She had filed a legal motion to allow her to wear a dress to the ceremony.

Trump Announces 'Conscience Rule' That Threatens LGBTQ Health Care

The Department of Health and Human Services released the final version of a rule excusing health care providers from procedures they object to.

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A second Trump term would double down on erasing transgender rights. Here’s how advocates are preparing.

“We’ve seen over the last several years a militant effort in red states by the government to discriminate against trans folks, in particular, and the broader LGBTQ community, and even to go so far as to try to deny trans people's existence,” said Mike Zamore, national director of policy and governmental affairs at the ACLU.