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  • Nebraska is imposing a 7-day wait for trans youth to start gender-affirming medications

    Rating: Transneutral, The Associated Press, October 1, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Nebraska is imposing a 7-day wait for trans youth to start gender-affirming medications Nebraska is requiring transgender youth seeking gender-affirming care to wait seven days to start puberty blocking medications or hormone treatments under emergency regulations announced…

  • How sports are handling transgender women in competition – DW – 10/01/2023

    Rating: Transneutral, Deutsche Welle, October 1, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Video archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary How sports are handling transgender women in competition – DW – 10/01/2023 Discussions about transgender rights and sports have been ongoing among athletes and sports federations for years. In a recent development, an upcoming World Aquatics Swimming…

  • Transgender minors in Nebraska, their families and doctors brace for a new law limiting treatment

    Rating: Transneutral, Associated Press via Yahoo News, September 29, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Transgender minors in Nebraska, their families and doctors brace for a new law limiting treatment LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — As Nebraska’s new law restricting gender-affirming care for minors goes into effect this weekend, families with…

  • Appeals court upholds Tennessee, Kentucky bans on transgender care for minors

    Appeals court upholds Tennessee, Kentucky bans on transgender care for minors

    Rating: Transneutral, Reuters, September 28, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Appeals court upholds Tennessee, Kentucky bans on transgender care for minors Sept 28 (Reuters) – A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed Tennessee and Kentucky to enforce laws banning gender-affirming medical care for minors, such as puberty blockers, hormones…

  • 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. …

  • “Startling Increase of 582 Percent”: Rebuttal to Liberty Counsel Action

    Rating: Transsupportive, Gender Menace, September 21, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Debunking Misinformation: The Truth About Transgender Regret and Identity Awareness In a recent missive from Liberty Counsel Action, titled “Startling Increase of 582 Percent,” concerns were raised about transgender individuals regretting their gender-affirming care and the suggestion that a dramatic…

  • Male Teacher Won’t Supervise Girl in Boys’ Locker Room: Rebuttal to Liberty Counsel

    Rating: Transsupportive, Gender Menace, September 19, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations An article entitled “Male Teacher Won’t Supervise Girl in Boys’ Locker Room” on the Liberty Counsel website presents a situation where a male middle school P.E. teacher has requested a religious accommodation to avoid supervising a transgender girl who is…

  • 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…

  • Parents Must Stand Up Against Gender Surgeries Performed on Minors | Opinion

    Rating: Transphobic, Newsweek, September 19, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Video archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary OPINION Parents Must Stand Up Against Gender Surgeries Performed on Minors | Opinion KIMBERLY FLETCHER, PRESIDENT AND CEO, MOMS FOR AMERICA ON 9/19/23 AT 9:38 AM EDT  Woman Blames Social Media Influence For Her Transgender Surgery It is déjà…