• Wave of anti-transgender bills in Republican-led states divides U.S. faith leaders

    Wave of anti-transgender bills in Republican-led states divides U.S. faith leaders

    May 12, 2023 06:59 PM EST

    ... interventions, whether surgical or chemical, that aim to transform the sexual characteristics of a human body into those of the opposite sex.” Christine Zuba, a transgender woman who lives in New Jersey, was disappointed that transgender people weren't even mentioned in the USCCB's 14-page document, except in ...

  • Missouri lawmakers ban transgender care for minors, restrict coverage for adults

    Missouri lawmakers ban transgender care for minors, restrict coverage for adults

    May 10, 2023 04:26 PM EST

    JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers approved significant restrictions on transgender people on Wednesday, sending the Republican governor for his signature measures that would ban gender-affirming health care and prevent transgender girls and women from playing on female sports teams. Transgender minors in Missouri no longer would have access ...

  • Transgender minors protected from estranged parents under Washington law

    Transgender minors protected from estranged parents under Washington law

    May 09, 2023 10:50 PM EST

    ... wave of legislation this year in Democratic-led states intended to give refuge amid a conservative movement in which lawmakers in other states have attacked transgender rights and limited or banned gender-affirming care for minors. Existing Washington law generally requires licensed shelters and host homes to notify parents within ...

  • Transgender youth and their families sue over Montana gender-affirming care ban

    Transgender youth and their families sue over Montana gender-affirming care ban

    May 09, 2023 10:44 PM EST

    HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Two transgender children, their parents and two health care providers filed a lawsuit Tuesday arguing that a Montana law that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth is unconstitutional. The ban on puberty blockers, hormone treatment and surgical procedures applies only to transgender youth being treated ...

  • Battles over reproductive, transgender rights fought in state legislatures

    Battles over reproductive, transgender rights fought in state legislatures

    Apr 28, 2023 10:35 PM EST

    States with Republican-led legislatures have become ground zero for the political battles over reproductive rights and transgender care. Along with bills to ban or restrict abortions, The Washington Post reports that more than 400 anti-trans bills have been filed in the first four months of this year. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest with NewsHour Communities...

  • Washington, Minnesota become transgender and abortion sanctuaries

    Washington, Minnesota become transgender and abortion sanctuaries

    Apr 27, 2023 07:54 PM EST

    ... exist in our schools, to exist peacefully in our families, just find a space for us to be whole,” said Finke, Minnesota’s first openly transgender legislator. Washington's new law is among a handful of related measures passed by the Democrat-led Legislature this session and signed by the ...

  • North Dakota limits bathroom, locker room use for transgender people

    North Dakota limits bathroom, locker room use for transgender people

    Apr 26, 2023 06:40 PM EST

    ... transgender athlete ban into law after it similarly passed the House and Senate with veto-proof majorities. In 2021, Burgum vetoed a bill that would have imposed a transgender athlete ban at that time, but House and Senate lawmakers did not have enough votes back then to override his veto.

  • Transgender lawmaker banned from Montana House floor for rest of 2023 session

    Transgender lawmaker banned from Montana House floor for rest of 2023 session

    Apr 26, 2023 03:08 PM EST

    ... the Capitol steps near a banner that read “Democracy dies here.” She has said she does not intend to apologize and argued that her “blood on your hands” remark accurately reflected the stakes of such bans for transgender kids. Metz reported from Salt Lake and Brown reported from Billings, Montana.

  • Montana's House speaker has silenced a transgender lawmaker. Here's what to know

    Montana's House speaker has silenced a transgender lawmaker. Here's what to know

    Apr 21, 2023 10:37 PM EST

    ... Florida's House passed bills on gender-transition treatments, bathroom use and keeping children out of drag shows. North Carolina lawmakers approved a ban on transgender athletes. And North Dakota's governor signed a bill limiting trans health care.Other measures have been stalled or blocked. Kansas's Democratic governor ...

  • Republicans push more measures targeting transgender people

    Republicans push more measures targeting transgender people

    Apr 20, 2023 10:45 PM EST

    Republicans moved on state and national levels to restrict transgender young people. North Dakota’s governor signed a bill banning gender-affirming treatment, including hormones, for anyone under 18. In Washington, House Republicans passed a ban on transgender girls playing in women's sports in school. Democrats said they will block that from becoming law. Lisa Desjardins reports.