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Category: Texas

  • 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…

  • Oregon school district calls on Cruz to take down transgender ads

    Rating: Trans supportive neutral phobic, The Hill, October 24, 2024 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Oregon school district calls on Cruz to take down transgender ads by Brooke Migdon – 10/24/24 5:45 PM ET An Oregon school district on Thursday asked Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) campaign to take down two ads targeting…

  • Republicans lean into anti-transgender message in closing weeks

    Republicans lean into anti-transgender message in closing weeks

    Rating: Transneutral, Washington Post, October 22, 2024 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary  Republicans lean into anti-transgender message in closing weeks GOP candidates are attacking transgender rights in swing states, as part of a final pitch to voters. By Leigh Ann Caldwell, Liz Goodwin and Justine McDaniel October 22, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. EDT Donald…

  • Texas doctor accused of illegally providing transgender hormone treatments to minors

    Texas doctor accused of illegally providing transgender hormone treatments to minors

    Rating: Transphobic, Fox News, October 18, 2024 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Video archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Texas doctor accused of illegally providing transgender hormone treatments to minors Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing a Dallas doctor for violating a ban on transgender medical procedures for minors Published October 18, 2024 10:05am EDT…

  • 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…

  • US Man Tries To Kill Transgender Woman On First Date, She Fights Him

    Rating: Transneutral, NDTV, November 19, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary US Man Tries To Kill Transgender Woman On First Date, She Fights Him “If the knife were a little bit sharper, I would have been dead,” she added. Edited by Anoushka Sharma Updated: November 19, 2023 6:03 pm IST A…

  • 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…

  • Moral Panic Losing Steam? TX Trans Boy to Resume Role in Oklahoma!

    Rating: Transsupportive, Assigned Media, November 14, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Moral Panic Losing Steam? TX Trans Boy to Resume Role in Oklahoma! Nov 14 In North Texas, Max Hightower will resume his role in the school’s production of Oklahoma! Meanwhile, the Daily Caller reports Disney is allowing janitorial…

  • America’s Censored Classrooms 2023

    Rating: Transsupportive, PEN America, November 9, 2023 (PDF archive 1) (PDF archive 2) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary America’s Censored Classrooms 2023  Lawmakers Shift Strategies as Resistance Rises Key Findings Over the past three years, state legislators have launched an onslaught of educational gag orders—state legislative and policy efforts to restrict teaching…

  • 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…