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Tennessee Senate passes bill making 'recruiting' for trans youth care a felony

The bill could have far ranging impacts in Tennessee and outside of the state, and could be broadly used to target health care professionals across state lines.

Americans Divided on Use of Chosen Pronouns in Schools, Survey Finds

Legislation and public opinion clash over student pronoun recognition.

U.S. Appeals Court Dismisses Suit Against Trans-Supportive School Policy

The parents who sued in Maryland haven't shown that their children are being harmed by the policy, a judge wrote.

Iowa Gov. Signs Transphobic Gender-Affirming Care Ban and Bathroom Bill

The list of states with bans keeps growing.

U.S. Congressman Introduces Bill to Censor LGBTQ+ Content in Schools

A Republican lawmaker wants parental consent for lessons that deal with sexual orientation or gender identity -- and could let parents quash them altogether.

Maine Adds 'Nonbinary' Gender Marker on Birth Certificates

Though parental consent is required for nonbinary youth, for those over 18 it's as simple as filling out a few forms. 

Idaho's anti-trans law could impede investigation of child sexual assault

The law, which went into effect July 1, prevents minors from getting any type of health care without parental consent.

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.

Ad Lies About Trans Children to Fight Abortion Rights

The ad from a coalition of right-wing groups claims that a measure guaranteeing reproductive freedom in Michigan would let kids receive puberty blockers without parental consent.

May I Have Another Parent, Please? And Another, and Another...

It's legally possible for a child to have more than two parents -- and while such arrangements are challenging, they're manageable, writes attorney Eric Wrubel.

U.K. Appeals Court Overturns Puberty Blockers Ban for Youth Under 16

"The judgment upholds established legal principles which respect the ability of our clinicians to engage actively and thoughtfully with our patients in decisions about their care and futures."

Mo. School Outs Trans Student to Classmates' Parents

A Missouri school district issued a letter to parents last week, informing them of another student's transgender status and asking fellow students to avoid bullying. But did the district violate federal law in the process?

Chino Valley school district sues California over new law banning forced outing

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the first-in-the-nation legislation Monday.

Supreme Court stays out of lesbian's child custody battle

The U.S. Supreme Court has for the second time shied away from getting involved in the child custody fight between the two San Diego lesbians.

How Right-Wing Media Promoted Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Legislation

An analysis by the Daily Dot shows how far-right outlets, working closely with Gov. Ron DeSantis's administration, rallied to support the law.

St. Louis Children’s Hospital Gender-Affirming Care Department Passes Internal Review

Allegations made by a former employee whose dubious claims were previously disputed by patients and families have been found to be unsubstantiated.

Florida school districts still try to protect LGBTQ+ students despite ‘don’t say gay’ law

In response to restrictive state laws, districts including Leon County are adopting guidelines to support LGBTQ+ students.

Montana Governor, Who Has Nonbinary Child, Signs Law Defining Sex as Binary

It's one of three anti-LGBTQ+ bills the Republican governor signed.