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Category: gender-affirming care

  • 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…

  • Trump and Republicans Bet Big on Anti-Trans Ads Across the Country

    Trump and Republicans Bet Big on Anti-Trans Ads Across the Country

    Rating: Transneutral, The New York Times, October 8, 2024 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Trump and Republicans Bet Big on Anti-Trans Ads Across the Country Republicans have spent tens of millions of dollars on the ads, part of an attempt to help them win over suburban female voters. By Shane Goldmacher…

  • The GOP Debate Had One Of The Grossest Anti-Trans Moments Yet

    Rating: Transsupportive, Huffington Post, December 7, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Video archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary The Latest GOP Debate Had One Of The Grossest Anti-Trans Moments Yet Megyn Kelly opened the floor for candidates to openly attack transgender youth on Wednesday night. By Nick Visser Dec 6, 2023, 11:22 PM EST |…

  • What It Actually Means to Listen to Detransitioners

    Rating: Transsupportive, Salon, December 1, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary What It Actually Means to Listen to Detransitioners A pair of new studies from York University show how varied the experience can be. BY EVAN URQUHART DEC 01, 20235:50 AM For most people, a gender transition is permanent. While the specific needs…

  • 2 transgender boys sue after University of Missouri halts gender-affirming care to minors

    Rating: Transsupportive, Associated Press via Yahoo News!, November 17, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary 2 transgender boys sue after University of Missouri halts gender-affirming care to minors HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH November 17, 2023·2 min read Two transgender boys are suing the University of Missouri over its decision to stop providing gender-affirming care…

  • New Poll: 76% Say Trans Care For Trans Youth Should Be Decided By Parents Or Doctors

    Rating: Transsupportive, Erin in the Morning, November 17, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary New Poll: 76% Say Trans Care For Trans Youth Should Be Decided By Parents Or Doctors Over the past three years, 21 states have implemented bans or severe limitations on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. These…

  • Transgender minors sue University of Missouri for refusing puberty blockers, hormones

    Rating: Transsupportive, Missouri Independent, November 16, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Transgender minors sue University of Missouri for refusing puberty blockers, hormones Federal lawsuit alleges barring gender-affirming care to minors is discriminatory BY: ANNELISE HANSHAW – NOVEMBER 16, 2023 2:03 PM Meg Tully leads a group protesting MU Health’s cancelation of transgender…

  • North Dakota judge denies temporary halt to transgender health care ban for children

    Rating: Transneutral, INFORUM, November 13, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary North Dakota judge denies temporary halt to transgender health care ban for childrenINFORUM North Dakota judge denies temporary halt to transgender health care ban for children Three families and a pediatrician suedthe state on Sept. 15, saying the ban…

  • Vatican says it’s permissible for transgender Catholics to be baptized

    Rating: Transsupportive, Associated Press, November 8, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Vatican says it’s permissible for transgender Catholics to be baptized In the United States, the national conference of Catholic bishops rejects the concept of gender transition, leaving many transgender Catholics feeling excluded. On Wednesday, the Vatican made public…

  • Why was a transgender Texas boy removed from a lead role in the school musical ‘Oklahoma’?

    Rating: Transsupportive, Dallas Morning News, November 8, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Why was a transgender Texas boy removed from a lead role in the school musical ‘Oklahoma’? Max Hightower was cast in ensemble roles for theater productions throughout high school. Then, finally, his teacher offered him one of…