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If your kid just told you they’re trans, here’s what you should know

“There’s really no harm in ever affirming or loving our kids when they share with us who they are,” Dr. Kade Goepferd said. “The harm really can only come if we refuse to listen or acknowledge the truth that they’re sharing with us and how vulnerable they’re being.”

Texas AG Declares Trans Medical Care Child Abuse and Targets Parents

This follows the failure of a bill that would have led to parents supportive of trans children being jailed.

WATCH: Navy Chaplain Claims 'Demon of Rape' Inside Call for Trans Student Rights

Former chaplain Gordon 'Dr. Chaps' Klingenschmitt also contends that parents who validate their trans children's identities are abusing those children in favor of pushing a 'political agenda.'

Texas Sues Biden Administration Over Gender-Affirming Care Guidance

The Biden administration has called the order by the governor of Texas to investigate the parents of trans children receiving gender-affirming care "discriminatory and unconscionable."

Texas Democrat Beto O’Rourke Poses in Shirt Supporting Trans Kids

The former presidential candidate is running for governor against GOP Gov. Greg Abbott, who recently ordered the investigation of some parents of trans children who had access to gender-affirming care.

Texas Family Services in Turmoil Over Gender-Affirming Care Probes

Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott issued a directive ordering child protective services to investigate parents who allow their trans children access to gender-affirming care, calling such care "child abuse."

Jamie Lee Curtis is Our Advocate of the Year

The Oscar-winning iconopens up about growing up in Hollywood, her passion for helping others, and learning to be the best parent she can to her trans daughter.

90% of trans kids get support from parents but half face bullying at school, new report finds

More than 90 percent of parents surveyed support their child's gender identity, but half of the kids are getting bullied at school, according to the report, released along with a new guide for these parents.

STUDY: Despite Discrimination, Trans Parents Are Raising Happy Kids

A new study finds that transgender parents and their children have positive, healthy relationships, even while they face external barriers.

Indian Gov't May Offer Welfare Benfits to Trans Citizens

India's government is considering how to aid its disenfranchised trans citizens with educational incentives and pensions in a new welfare proposal draft.

Billy Porter Takes Down Anti-Trans Pols for Bad Policies and Bad Hair

Porter and influencer Lynae Vanee have some political and grooming advice for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.

Will Texas Criminalize Supportive Parents of Trans Kids?

Legislators debate a bill making it "child abuse" to let kids have transition procedures, while advancing a trans-exclusionary sports bill.

Heartless GOP Pols Are Sacrificing LGBTQ+ Kids for Political Gain

This year has seen a rash of anti-LGBTQ+ and specifically anti-trans bills, most of them aimed at oppressing young people. All parents must rise in opposition.

More Than One-Third of Trans Kids Are at Risk of Losing Care

A new study shows that Republican-led efforts to ban access to gender-affirming medical care for youths will impact 58,200 trans kids.

For Transgender Awareness Week, a Look at the Reality of Health Care for Trans Youth

The National Center for Lesbian Rights is telling the real stories of trans youth and their families through the new #HealthcareIsCaring campaign.

In Defense of 'Gender Revolution'

The controversial National Geographic documentary taught middle America about transgender people, Elijah Nealy writes.

Meet Don’t Mess With Trans Kids: Charitable Merch That Raised $120,000

Recently worn by Beto O'Rourke, the brand is helping fund efforts fighting anti-trans legislation across the state of Texas.

WATCH: The Power of a Mother's Love for Her Trans Daughter

Just in time for Mother's Day, Transgender Law Center released the latest in its 'My Authentic Life' series of videos, highlighting a California mother-daughter team.

‘Mama Bears’ Is a Mom Hug of a Movie at a Time When We Need It Most

Conservative Christian moms upend their world and learn the true meaning of unconditional love for their LGBTQ+ children in this inspiring documentary.

Leaked Emails Show GOP Lawmaker, Anti-Trans Activists Discuss Holy War

The level of religious rhetoric included in the messages makes for a script from the dystopian story, The Handmaids Tale.

Florida Trans Youth Health Care Ban Takes Effect; Parents Plan Lawsuit

Meanwhile, Florida lawmakers are considering legislation that would create a ban even stricter than the one adopted by medical boards.