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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.”

Kentucky bill threatens to take custody of trans kids using ‘wrong’ school bathroom

The proposed bill would amend current law challenged in federal court.

Florida Lawmaker to Scale Back Custody Threats to Trans Children

The amendment would allow a judge to change custody agreements to “protect” a child from gender-affirming health care.

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.

Elliot Page: 'Children Will Die' Due to Anti-Trans Laws

The Umbrella Academy star opened up about his journey to Oprah and took aim at anti-transgender legislation.

Op-ed: God Loves Hir Trans Children

This straight, cisgender minister wants transgender people to know that they'll always be welcomed in her church.

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.

Children's Hospital Target Of 3rd Bomb Threat Over Trans Care

Police officials in Boston, Mass., are investigating a third bomb threat at the children's medical center, which offers gender-affirming care.

FBI Arrests Suspect in Anti-Trans Children's Hospital Bomb Hoax

After weeks of right-wing attacks that culminated in a bomb threat against Boston's Children's Hospital, police have announced an arrest in the case.

Kids' Book Illustrator Charged Over Notes Saying Trans People Would Shoot Children

Mitchell Watley is accused of posting notes around Juneau, Alaska, with images of a trans flag and rifle and the text “Feeling cute. Might shoot some children.”

Utah parent accuses girl's basketball player of being trans, gets banned from games

Utah's anti-transgender laws are putting even children who aren't trans in jeopardy.

The 'Bathroom Predator' Myth: 'Straight-Up Right-Wing B.S.'

Media experts, law enforcement, and real live trans people explain why the fear of men "pretending" to be trans to attack women and children in bathrooms has no basis in reality. 

Jeopardy!’s Amy Schneider Wants You to Vote for Transgender Rights

"The stakes are high in every election, but they're particularly high these days for trans children," Schneider wrote.

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.

Will Trump Lead Trans Youth to Self-Harm? Not on Our Watch

Show your support for trans children, who are now under attack by the president and attorney general.

WATCH: "Mom, I'm Not A Girl"

A short documentary from Cosmopolitan teaches the world how to love trans children.

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.'

This PFLAG Mom's Message for Mario Lopez: Ignorance Is Not Benign

Not knowing enough about trans children is not a crime, but judging others while refusing to learn the facts is inexcusable.

U.K. Minister for Women and Equalities Suggests Gutting Trans Rights

Conservative Lizz Truss wants to use ongoing reforms to the Gender Recognition Act to limit treatment options for trans children.

Pro-Life Feminists Rear Their Transphobic Heads

At the Pro-Life Women's Conference, the anti-abortion movement tries to rebrand as progressive and inclusive while bashing trans children.