Jun 10 Judge blocks Texas from investigating families of trans youth By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press A Texas judge has temporarily blocked the state from investigating families of transgender children who have received gender confirming care. Continue reading
May 20 Why is the GOP escalating attacks on trans rights? Experts say the goal is to make sure evangelicals vote By Kate Sosin, The 19th The recent blitz of anti-trans bills may not align with what many Republicans believe, but party lawmakers pursue them on behalf of their most important interest group. Continue reading
May 17 South Carolina governor signs bill banning transgender students from playing girls’ sports By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press South Carolina's Republican governor has quietly signed into law a bill that would ban transgender students from playing girls' or women's sports in public schools and colleges. Continue reading
May 14 Watch 4:40 News Wrap: Russia withdraws from Kharkiv region as Senate Republicans visit Ukraine In our news wrap Saturday, Ukrainians say Russia is withdrawing from Kharkiv as a Senate Republican delegation led by Minority Leader Mitch McConnell visited Ukraine, authorities say at least 10 people were killed in a mass shooting at a Buffalo,… Continue watching
May 05 Alabama law criminalizing care for transgender youth faces federal test By Kimberly Chandler, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Liles Burke set a hearing Thursday on a request to block enforcement of the law while it's challenged in court. Continue reading
May 04 Transgender kids tend to maintain their identities as they grow up, study suggests By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press After five years, 94 percent of children studied were living as transgender and almost two-thirds were using either puberty-blocking medication or sex hormones. Continue reading
Apr 25 Tennessee governor signs transgender athlete ban in girls’ sports By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed legislation that will add harsh penalties against public schools that allow transgender athletes to participate in girls' sports. Continue reading
Apr 22 What medical treatments do transgender youth get? By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press Transgender medical treatment for children and teens is under attack in many states, but it has been available for more than a decade and is endorsed by major medical associations. Continue reading
Apr 08 Transgender kids fear Alabama laws targeting medicine, bathrooms By Kim Chandler, Associated Press Bills have been introduced to ban gender-affirming care and block transgender children from using school restrooms or playing on sports teams that don't match their sex at birth. Continue reading
Apr 07 Alabama bans gender-affirming medication for youths By Kim Chandler, Associated Press Alabama lawmakers have approved sweeping legislation outlawing transgender youth's access to gender-affirming medications. Continue reading