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The anti-trans legislation risk map: A state by state breakdown

So far in 2024, there are already 400+ bills targeting transgender people. This map assesses the risk of the worst laws passing.

Gender-affirming care improves transgender lives, according to largest survey of trans people

The 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey documents the benefits of gender-affirming health care but shows the challenges trans people continue to face.

Missouri Judge Halts Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Adults and Youth

The restrictions were set to go into effect on Thursday.

Conn. Trans Teen Jailed, Housed With Adults

Following a January confrontation with a staff member, a transgender teenager has been moved from DCF custody to an adult prison despite not being charged.

Our Picks for Trans Young Adult Fiction

Five top novels for young adult -- and not-so-young adult -- readers looking for stories about the lives of young trans people

Trans adult content creator Apollo Moon is dead at 26

Moon had been in the hospital for several days.

Trans Adult Star Holly Parker Dies at Age 30

The cause of death is unknown, but police are reportedly investigating.

Trans Adult Sentenced to Juvenile Facility for Sexual Assault of Minor

The trans woman admitted to sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl when she was 17. Because she committed the crime underage, she now won't have to serve time with other adults.

Canadian Researchers Find Rising Suicide Rate for Trans Adults

The transgender health study was a collaboration between researchers at Dalhousie Univ. in Halifax, the Univ. of Saskatchewan, and McGill Univ. in Montreal.

Judge Won't Block Florida's Restrictions on Care for Trans Adults

The same judge has blocked restrictions affecting trans youth.

Switzerland Passes Marriage Equality, Eases ID Rules for Trans Adults

Switzerland joins most of its neighbors in legalizing same-sex marriage while simplifying ID changes for trans and intersex residents.

Trans Adults in Florida Forced to Seek Care Elsewhere Due to Restrictions

Florida’s government claimed it was about protecting children, but access to care is being taken from adults as well, leaving many looking to flee to blue states.

Texas quietly restricts gender-affirming care for trans adults: 'Canary in the coalmine'

Texas Medicaid will no longer cover gender affirming care for transgender adults as of tomorrow.

Utah GOP Senator Explains Why He Supports Trans Kids & Adults

The state lawmaker says Republicans worry that accepting transgender people will lead to an outbreak of new trans people nationwide.

Op-ed: We Need to Protect Our Trans Children

In the wake of trans teen Leelah Alcorn's suicide, a trans advocate calls for adults to actively show trans youth they are accepted at home and beyond.

Missouri Families Sue to Block Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

The ban on care for trans minors and certain adults is set to go into effect August 28.

Unfilled prescriptions, missed checkups, loneliness: States' anti-LGBTQ+ moves affect health

Most of the extreme bills have failed to pass, but trans adults are watching statehouses with heightened anxiety.

Alabama Uses SCOTUS Decision to Go After Gender-Affirming Care for All

The state's attorney general's office has cited the Dobbs ruling in its effort to ban gender-affirming health care for trans youth and trans adults.

Op-ed: LGBT Adults Need Protection From Conversion Therapy

The government is helping to fund 'ex-gay' and 'ex-trans' programs for disabled LGBT adults, and it must stop.

WATCH: 8-Year-Old Trans Boy's Epic Coming-Out Rap

Young Alex gives voice to how awesome coming out as trans can be for kids when adults support them.

Trans Floridians Take More Action Against Gender-Affirming Care Restrictions

A judge has already temporarily blocked the ban on gender-affirming care for minors, and now trans adults are seeking to block restrictions affecting them.