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American Medical Association Strengthens Support for Gender-Affirming Care

At a time when access is under attack, the American Medical Association has committed to opposing criminal and legal penalties for those who provide or receive the care.

Florida Subpoenas Medical Associations Over Trans Youth Care

It comes as the state's GOP-controlled legislature has passed a number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills this session.

Transgender Teens Suffer High Rates of Depression, New Study Shows

A new study shows transgender teens suffer at disproportionately higher rates than their cis counterparts, but hormone therapy helps.

S.C. Lawmaker Tries to Block Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry says bills like these can be dangerous for kids' mental health.

Republican anti-Obamacare "healthcare freedom" amendment in Ohio may help overturn trans ban

In a new lawsuit filed by the ACLU, attorneys argue that a constitutional amendment promoted by Republicans in 2011 against the Affordable Care Act may actually overturn a trans health care ban.

RFK Jr. attacks gender-affirming care for minors while admitting he has brain worms. Really.

In a very real development, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is attacking transgender youth’s access to health care while admitting that a parasite has eaten part of his brain.

Families and Doctors Sue Over Trans Health Care Ban in Alabama

A new law would deprive trans youth of lifesaving care -- and it's unconstitutional, two lawsuits say.

Feds Step in to Support Virginia Trans Teen

Gavin Grimm just wants to do what every other boy does, and what he was doing, until his school board stopped him: use the bathroom matching his gender identity.

Gender-affirming care ban leaves Trump with ‘blood on his hands,’ group says, joining others in outrage

“Only eight days into his second term, President Donald Trump has blood on his hands,” executive director of Advocates for Trans Equality Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen said earlier this week.

CNN takes 'giant leap forward' by featuring transgender contributors on popular news shows, GLAAD says

The network had several transgender people on to talk about access to gender-affirming care.

Tucker Carlson Says Hospitals Should Expect Threats Over Trans Care

The Fox News entertainer says that those who provide gender-affirming care should expect threats, and an Ohio hospital is the latest to experience just that.

Doctors warn of ‘terrifying’ effects as Trump creates snitch line to report gender-affirming care patients

Under the administration’s latest guidance, reporting a trans patient’s care may no longer violate HIPAA — and that’s exactly the problem, providers say.

South Dakota Gov. Vetoes Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bill'

Gov. Dennis Daugaard vetoed a measure that would have forced trans students to use the wrong restrooms and locker rooms for their gender identity.

New Trump Medicaid directive attacks trans people's access to gender-affirming care

A new federal letter gives Republican-led states another road map to cut off gender-affirming care for minors.

Americans Don’t Want Politicians Focusing on Transgender Issues,  Survey Finds

Most Americans also believe that lawmakers don’t know enough about transgender issues to make policies.

The New York Times Parrots GOP Lies About LGBTQ+ Youth

We now have two columnists, including a gay staffer, suggesting transphobia is legitimate.

Here are the victories for transgender people's rights in 2024

2024 was a historically difficult year for transgender people, but there were some major victories. Erin Reed lists the biggest ones here.

US v Skrmetti is a public health disaster

The stakes are high for trans youth, their families, and equitable healthcare.