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Trump orders NIH to study gender transition ‘regret.’ Here's what we already know about it

Trump wants to study transgender people's "regret," but people are more likely to regret having children than gender-affirming surgery.

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GOP proposes bill that would punish supporting trans youth through new names and haircuts

A bill in Arkansas would allow lawsuits against people who use trans kids' preferred names or give them gender nonconforming haircuts.

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Vivian Wilson, Elon Musk's trans daughter, calls out Christian writer for 'anti-queer' op-ed about her

Vivian Wilson is calling out a Christian ex-gay for his transphobic op-ed about her.

Paul Feig, who donated $300,000 to LGBTQ+ youth charities

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Paul Feig donates $300,000 to LGBTQ+ youth groups: 'We should all do whatever is within our power'

The Bridesmaids director pledged $300,000 to The Trevor Project, Trans Lifeline, and It Gets Better.

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Over 80 House Democrats demand Trump rescind gender-affirming care ban: 'We want trans kids to live'

The letter, introduced by Rep. Becca Balint and signed by 89 House Democrats, asserts that the ban "threatens the lives and well-being of the young people who need this care, which is supported by every major medical association."

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Transgender people face more harassment in bathrooms that match their sex assigned at birth: study

A new study proves that transgender people are more likely to face harassment when using bathrooms that align with their sex assigned at birth than in facilities that match their identities.

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What is gender-affirming care, who uses it, and do they regret it?

Gender-affirming care is banned for transgender youth when it's mainly cisgender people who use it, and when it has a significantly lower regret rate than all other major surgeries, tattoos, and children.

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Jasmine Crockett mocks sports bans: 'Find the little trans child that is ruining your life'

Jasmine Crockett also called out Democrats who "allowed ourselves to be divided" over trans rights.

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He voted for Trump. Now he’s worried his trans son will lose gender-affirming care

A Trump voter is worried that his trans son will lose gender-affirming care access.

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Most religious Americans support nondiscrimination laws protecting LGBTQ+ people: survey

Regardless of faith, the vast majority of U.S. adults support LGBTQ+ protections.

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What states are the most dangerous for LGBTQ+ people? Here are the worst 15

A lot of states are passing laws that target the LGBTQ+ community — but these 15 are the absolute worst.

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Most Americans support transgender health care and sports bans — yet they oppose discrimination

Most Americans support banning gender-affirming care for youth and preventing trans athletes from participating on teams that align with their identity — yet they also support anti-discrimination laws protecting trans people.

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Trump is ‘dangerously’ conflating gender-affirming care with a human rights violation

Groups that work to end female genital mutilation and cutting worry about an executive order that co-opts the policies they’ve worked to pass over nearly 30 years.

Kansas governor Laura Kelly

Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly once again vetoes gender-affirming care ban for minors

Senate Bill 63 sought to ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors diagnosed with gender dysphoria while allowing the same treatments to continue for cisgender minors with other conditions.

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Trump vs. Maine: State refuses anti-trans sports policies as federal agencies push to cut funding

Here's everything you need to know about Trump's spat with Gov. Janet Mills of Maine.

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Vivian Wilson, Elon Musk's trans daughter, slams 'cartoonishly evil' Trump team

Vivian Wilson wants everyone to know Elon Musk's further shift to the right is "not because of me."

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LGBTQ+ youth feel safer online than in-person — and it's not close

Most LGBTQ+ youth report that their friends online and in person provide nearly twice the support of family.

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What states are the best for LGBTQ+ people? These are the top 15

Based on laws surrounding marriage, family rights, health care, and education, here are the 15 best states for LGBTQ+ people.

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This cancer researcher was studying LGBTQ+ people. Her work is now in limbo

A researcher at the George Washington Cancer Center says Trump could erase years of scientific work.

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Philadelphia schools will allow trans athletes to compete, rejecting Trump executive order

The Philadelphia School District has announced that it will continue to allow transgender athletes to compete on teams that align with their gender identity.

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These transgender youth are founding their own committee: ‘We won’t be safe if we’re silent’

Transgender college students have launched the National Transgender Leadership Conference Committee with the goal of hosting a summit this fall.