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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches More Attacks on Trans Community

Paxton is investigating an Austin hospital to see if it provides gender-affirming care to children and objecting to the dismissal of charges brought against a trans protester.

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Colorado Children’s Hospital Stops Gender-Affirming Procedures for Adult Patients

The spokesperson said that patients seeking surgical care are being referred to other facilities that still offer such procedures.

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Trans healthcare, abortion, & more: These are the LGBTQ+ laws that took effect January 1

Here are the biggest pieces of legislation for bodily autonomy that are now in the law of the land.

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An Arizona Republican blocked a total abortion ban, betraying the GOP — and her judge husband

Shawnna Bolick’s vote was the deciding factor in overturning a total abortion ban from 1864 — a ban her husband, a state Supreme Court justice, voted in favor of.

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Houthis sentence 9 men to death on dubious 'sodomy' charges in Yemen

A Houthi court sentenced 32 men on charges of "sodomy" earlier this year, a Human Rights Watch investigation has found.

Identities of Lewd Parkgoers Released To Media

Oklahoma Seeks to Criminalize Gender-Affirming Care Up to Age 21

Republican Rep. Jim Olsen's bill would make the provision of this care a felony, with a prison sentence of up to 10 years and/or a fine of up to $100,000.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches More Attacks on Trans Community

Paxton is investigating an Austin hospital to see if it provides gender-affirming care to children and objecting to the dismissal of charges brought against a trans protester.

Wyoming Senate Classifies Gender-Affirming Care as 'Child Abuse'

The Senate passed a bill to that effect by a wide margin, and it will now be considered by the House.

Most Who Begin Gender-Affirming Care as Youth Continue: Study

A new study out of the Netherlands counters the right-wing argument that people regret initiating such care.

Will Texas Criminalize Supportive Parents of Trans Kids?

Legislators debate a bill making it "child abuse" to let kids have transition procedures, while advancing a trans-exclusionary sports bill.

Democratic Gov. Signs Restrictive Abortion Ban in Louisiana

In a huge step backwards for reproductive rights, the Louisiana governor has signed a bill that will prevent abortions in the state after 15 weeks.

Tennessee agrees to remove sex workers convicted for living with HIV from its sex offender registry

“No one should be forced to endure what I have endured,” one plaintiff said.

Michigan Bill Would Criminalize Trans-Supportive Parents

Legislation introduced this week would deem it felony child abuse if parents or guardians allow their children to receive gender-affirming care.

Far-Right Group Sues Over California's Support for Trans Youth

The suit seeks to strike down the law making California a sanctuary state for trans minors seeking gender-affirming care.

New Hampshire Republican governor signs gender-affirming care ban into law

It's the first New England state with a ban.

Trans healthcare, abortion, & more: These are the LGBTQ+ laws that took effect January 1

Here are the biggest pieces of legislation for bodily autonomy that are now in the law of the land.

Ron DeSantis Responds to Question on Having Gay or Trans Child

The Florida governor and Republican presidential hopeful made the comment in a Time interview in which he also defended the numerous anti-LGBTQ+ laws he has supported.

Abortion Law Undresses Women in Public

Beyond decriminalization of same-sex relations

An Arizona Republican blocked a total abortion ban, betraying the GOP — and her judge husband

Shawnna Bolick’s vote was the deciding factor in overturning a total abortion ban from 1864 — a ban her husband, a state Supreme Court justice, voted in favor of.

Montana Republican's bill would charge parents of trans kids with child abuse

Montana courts overruled a trans health care ban in 2023, but it’s making a comeback.

Oklahoma Hospital Ends Gender-Affirming Care for Youth Due to Law

A new law signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt withholds federal funds from the University of Oklahoma Medical Center unless it ceases providing such care.

Montana Sens OK Sodomy Law Repeal

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A Houthi court sentenced 32 men on charges of "sodomy" earlier this year, a Human Rights Watch investigation has found.

Republican Rep. Jim Olsen's bill would make the provision of this care a felony, with a prison sentence of up to 10 years and/or a fine of up to $100,000.

Paxton is investigating an Austin hospital to see if it provides gender-affirming care to children and objecting to the dismissal of charges brought against a trans protester.

The Senate passed a bill to that effect by a wide margin, and it will now be considered by the House.

A new study out of the Netherlands counters the right-wing argument that people regret initiating such care.

Legislators debate a bill making it "child abuse" to let kids have transition procedures, while advancing a trans-exclusionary sports bill.

The spokesperson said that patients seeking surgical care are being referred to other facilities that still offer such procedures.

In a huge step backwards for reproductive rights, the Louisiana governor has signed a bill that will prevent abortions in the state after 15 weeks.

“No one should be forced to endure what I have endured,” one plaintiff said.

Legislation introduced this week would deem it felony child abuse if parents or guardians allow their children to receive gender-affirming care.

The suit seeks to strike down the law making California a sanctuary state for trans minors seeking gender-affirming care.

It's the first New England state with a ban.

Here are the biggest pieces of legislation for bodily autonomy that are now in the law of the land.

The Florida governor and Republican presidential hopeful made the comment in a Time interview in which he also defended the numerous anti-LGBTQ+ laws he has supported.

Shawnna Bolick’s vote was the deciding factor in overturning a total abortion ban from 1864 — a ban her husband, a state Supreme Court justice, voted in favor of.

Montana courts overruled a trans health care ban in 2023, but it’s making a comeback.

A new law signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt withholds federal funds from the University of Oklahoma Medical Center unless it ceases providing such care.