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'Science' Behind Texas/Alabama Anti-Trans Policy Is 'Full of Errors'

Texas's justification for "child abuse" investigations and Alabama's rationale for restrictions on gender-affirming care are riddled with inaccuracies, a new study says.

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Hilary Cass' NHS report is rife with debunked theories and falsehoods

The recent NHS report from Dr. Hilary Cass isn't the take-down of gender-affirming care that conservatives want it to be.

Doctors Argue Business Meeting Gender Affirming Care Transgender Rights

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Experts say that gender-affirming care bans amount to 'abuse.' Why won't lawmakers listen?

Despite medical professionals insisting bans on gender-affirming care for minors “amount to state-sanctioned medical neglect and emotional abuse," politicians won't relent.

Health Care

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.

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Republican Dan Crenshaw Says Gender-Affirming Care Is ‘The Hill We Will Die On’

Republicans have gone all in on getting the government involved in parents’ decisions about their children.

LGBTQ+ People's Health Care Is Under Attack: You Can Help Protect It

You can provide a comment supporting better protections for LGBTQ+ people to the Biden administration before midnight on October 3.

Beyond Boy Erased: The Resilience of Conversion Therapy

Many 'ex-gay' leaders, like John Smid, have renounced the dangerous practice, but 'conversion therapy' is far from dead.

'Science' Behind Texas/Alabama Anti-Trans Policy Is 'Full of Errors'

Texas's justification for "child abuse" investigations and Alabama's rationale for restrictions on gender-affirming care are riddled with inaccuracies, a new study says.

60+ Groups Are Spreading Anti-LGBTQ+ Pseudoscience Across the Country: Report

A comprehensive Southern Poverty Law Center study exposes over 60 groups propagating harmful misinformation, revealing tactics and future threats to LGBTQ+ rights.

Study HIV Treatment May Prevent New Infections

Transgender Military Service Studied With $1.35 Million Grant

A new initiative from the Palm Center will explore how the U.S. military could include trans troops without disruption.

Only 6% of LGBTQ+ People Say They Aren't Getting a COVID Vaccine

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation found that 91 percent of LGBTQ+ people surveyed said they were already vaccinated, which is about 30 percent higher than the general population.

NIAID study: Cycling HIV therapy appears to do little damage

Experts say that gender-affirming care bans amount to 'abuse.' Why won't lawmakers listen?

Despite medical professionals insisting bans on gender-affirming care for minors “amount to state-sanctioned medical neglect and emotional abuse," politicians won't relent.

Harvard marks Pride Month with new LGBTQ+ Health Center of Excellence

The prestigious institution will launch a center dedicated to advancing health equity for LGBTQ+ people.

Florida Health Dept. Attacks All Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

They oppose even social transition, which recommends simply using affirming language for questioning youth.

How to Detect and Debunk Anti-Trans Propaganda in the Media

A primer, in 15 steps.

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.

J.K. Rowling will 'not' forgive Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for backing trans rights

There's nothing to forgive, Joanne, and here's why.

Monkeypox Can Be Asymptomatic, Two Studies Suggest

Researchers believe they have found evidence that MPV can be asymptomatic in some people, indicating that current containment measures may be insufficient.

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.

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Republicans have gone all in on getting the government involved in parents’ decisions about their children.

You can provide a comment supporting better protections for LGBTQ+ people to the Biden administration before midnight on October 3.

Many 'ex-gay' leaders, like John Smid, have renounced the dangerous practice, but 'conversion therapy' is far from dead.

Texas's justification for "child abuse" investigations and Alabama's rationale for restrictions on gender-affirming care are riddled with inaccuracies, a new study says.

The recent NHS report from Dr. Hilary Cass isn't the take-down of gender-affirming care that conservatives want it to be.

A comprehensive Southern Poverty Law Center study exposes over 60 groups propagating harmful misinformation, revealing tactics and future threats to LGBTQ+ rights.

A new initiative from the Palm Center will explore how the U.S. military could include trans troops without disruption.

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation found that 91 percent of LGBTQ+ people surveyed said they were already vaccinated, which is about 30 percent higher than the general population.

Despite medical professionals insisting bans on gender-affirming care for minors “amount to state-sanctioned medical neglect and emotional abuse," politicians won't relent.

The prestigious institution will launch a center dedicated to advancing health equity for LGBTQ+ people.

They oppose even social transition, which recommends simply using affirming language for questioning youth.

A primer, in 15 steps.

The American Academy of Pediatrics said it continues to support the necessary and evidence-based care young transgender people need.

There's nothing to forgive, Joanne, and here's why.

Researchers believe they have found evidence that MPV can be asymptomatic in some people, indicating that current containment measures may be insufficient.

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.