anti-trans legislation

Texas AG Ken Paxton once joined this family of a trans kid for dinner. They now feel under attack

By Kate Sosin, The 19th

On Feb. 18, Paxton, who this year faces a tough reelection, issued a legal interpretation that labels certain types of gender-affirming care for trans kids child abuse.

2021 is now the deadliest year on record for transgender people

By Orion Rummler, Kate Sosin, The 19th

This year has shattered the record of transgender homicides in a year with 45 to date — most of them Black or Latinx.

Texas is pushing the most anti-trans bills in the country. Advocates fear deadly consequences.

By Orion Rummler, The 19th

Though more research is needed, as greater numbers of anti-trans bills have been introduced across more states within the last two years, more trans homicides have taken place in those states.

Newly elected trans state lawmakers reflect on record year of anti-trans bills

By Barbara Rodriguez, The 19th

State legislators Rep. Stephanie Byers of Kansas, Sen. Sarah McBride of Delaware and Rep. Taylor Small of Vermont entered office during a year of record anti-trans bills. They’re advocating for policies that help LGBTQ+ people.