Nation Jun 21 Trump administration pulls the plug on suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Zoie Lambert
Politics Nov 08 LGBTQ+ youth calls to mental health crisis line spiked by 700 percent after Election Day When the presidential race was called for Donald Trump in the early hours of Wednesday, calls and texts to a leading LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention organization exploded in a massive outpouring of anxiety over the election results. By Orion Rummler, The 19th
Nation Mar 21 No charges to be filed in fight involving Oklahoma nonbinary teen Nex Benedict Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler said in a statement Thursday that the fight between Nex and three girls was an "instance of mutual combat."… By Associated Press
Nation Mar 13 Death of nonbinary Oklahoma teen after school fight ruled a suicide, officials say The death of 16-year-old Nex Benedict the day after a fight inside an Oklahoma high school restroom has been ruled a suicide, the state medical examiner's office said Wednesday. By Associated Press
Politics Dec 11 The Supreme Court rejects an appeal over bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children The Supreme Court has refused to take up a case about whether state and local governments can enforce laws banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children. By Associated Press
May 10 Missouri lawmakers ban transgender care for minors, restrict coverage for adults By Summer Ballentine, Associated Press Transgender minors won't have access to puberty blockers, hormones or surgery under legislation passed in Missouri. Continue reading
May 07 Watch 8:52 41% of surveyed LGBTQ+ youth considered suicide in the past year By John Yang, Harry Zahn, Winston Wilde, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara As conservative lawmakers push anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, new data from The Trevor Project underscores the mental toll on LGBTQ+ youth. We hear from young people around the country about the challenges they face and their hopes, and John Yang speaks with… Continue watching
Mar 22 New Arkansas law restricts school bathroom use by transgender people By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new law prohibiting transgender people at public schools from using the restroom of their choice. Continue reading
Feb 27 As LGBTQ book challenges rise, some Louisiana librarians are scared to go to work By Roby Chavez Librarians in Louisiana are being targeted and facing harassment from conservative activists who want to ban or limit access to LGBTQ books in public libraries. Continue reading
Sep 20 Watch 8:03 Critics say new school policies in Florida ostracize LGBTQ students By William Brangham, Dorothy Hastings In Florida, school boards have implemented policies that critics say are ostracizing LGBTQ students. In some districts, teachers have removed certain books and rainbow flags from classrooms and others are obligated to report openly LGBTQ students to their parents. High… Continue watching