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  • J.K. Rowling’s ‘No Trans Kids’ Claim and the 2024 Backlash

    J.K. Rowling’s ‘No Trans Kids’ Claim and the 2024 Backlash

    Rating: Transsupportive, Transvitae, December 31, 2024 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary J.K. Rowling’s ‘No Trans Kids’ Claim and the 2024 Backlash This article examines J.K. Rowling’s stance on transgender rights, particularly her claim that “there are no trans kids,” which has reignited controversy throughout 2024. Explore the debates stirred by…

  • In a Red Pennsylvania District, a Grieving Father Runs on Transgender Rights

    Rating: Transsupportive, Mother Jones, November 2, 2024 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary In a Red Pennsylvania District, a Grieving Father Runs on Transgender Rights After his son died, Trex Proffitt wanted to do more in his community. This year, he is running for office to protect LGBTQ rights. Trex Proffitt…

  • 3% of American High Schoolers Identify as Transgender, First National Survey Finds

    3% of American High Schoolers Identify as Transgender, First National Survey Finds

    Rating: Transsupportive, The New York Times, October 8, 2024 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary 3% of American High Schoolers Identify as Transgender, First National Survey Finds A survey by the C.D.C. found high rates of sadness, bullying and suicide attempts among transgender and gender-questioning teenagers. By Azeen Ghorayshi Oct. 8, 2024…

  • Families Split Apart: Families Fleeing Anti-Trans Laws File Amicus In Supreme Court Case

    Families Split Apart: Families Fleeing Anti-Trans Laws File Amicus In Supreme Court Case

    Update: Action Alert: Petition U.S. Supreme Court to Support Adolescent Gender-Affirming Care Rating: Transsupportive, Erin in the Morning, September 5, 2024 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Families Split Apart: Families Fleeing Anti-Trans Laws File Amicus In Supreme Court Case The amicus brief of families who have been impacted by anti-trans…

  • Medicine with a “Transgender Bias”

    Rating: Transphobic, City Journal, November 8, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Medicine with a “Transgender Bias” A new lawsuit raises the question of whether “gender-affirming care” constitutes gay conversion therapy and violated the civil rights of a gay man. Nov 08 2023 Fenway Community Health Center in Boston, the…

  • Looking To 2024: What's Next In The Fight Over Trans Rights In America

    Looking To 2024: What’s Next In The Fight Over Trans Rights In America

    Rating: Transsupportive, Erin in the Morning, October 18, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Looking To 2024: What’s Next In The Fight Over Trans Rights In America 2023 has been a challenging year for transgender individuals in America. As most legislatures across the country went out of session, the momentum…

  • No, Trans Hormone Therapy Does Not “Increase Heart Disease By 95%”

    Rating: Transsupportive, Erin in the Morning, October 7, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary No, Trans Hormone Therapy Does Not “Increase Heart Disease By 95%” On Saturday, a flurry of inaccurate headlines and social media posts proliferated across the internet, alleging that “trans women taking hormones” have a 95% increased…

  • Montana judge temporarily blocks ban on transgender surgeries, medical intervention for minors

    Montana judge temporarily blocks ban on transgender surgeries, medical intervention for minors

    Rating: Transneutral, Fox News, September 27, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Montana judge temporarily blocks ban on transgender surgeries, medical intervention for minors Montana was hit with a roadblock to its ban against transgender surgeries for minors, as a state judge ruled Wednesday to temporarily block the Republican-backed legislation. …

  • Is this Emma or Oliver?: Rebuttal to Liberty Counsel Action

    Rating: Transsupportive, Gender Menace, September 19, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations In a recent email solicitation from Liberty Counsel Action, concerns were raised about the proposed Equality Act (HR 15) and gender-affirming care for transgender individuals. While it’s important to engage in constructive dialogue on these topics, it’s equally important to…

  • Transgender sports debate: Physicians say bans are health issue

    Rating: Transneutral, STAT, September 19, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Transgender sports debate: Physicians say bans are health issue Almost half of U.S. states have banned or restricted trans youths’ access to gender-affirming puberty blockers, hormones, and surgery — and many of the same states are also targeting trans…