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'Science' Behind Texas/Alabama Anti-Trans Policy Is 'Full of Errors'

Texas's justification for "child abuse" investigations and Alabama's rationale for restrictions on gender-affirming care are riddled with inaccuracies, a new study says.

Retired consultant pediatrician Dr Hilary Cass holding digital publication NHS Report Independent Review of Gender Identity Services for Children and Young People The Cass Review Transgender teen with supportive parent

Health

Hilary Cass' NHS report is rife with debunked theories and falsehoods

The recent NHS report from Dr. Hilary Cass isn't the take-down of gender-affirming care that conservatives want it to be.

Doctors Argue Business Meeting Gender Affirming Care Transgender Rights

Law

Experts say that gender-affirming care bans amount to 'abuse.' Why won't lawmakers listen?

Despite medical professionals insisting bans on gender-affirming care for minors “amount to state-sanctioned medical neglect and emotional abuse," politicians won't relent.

Harry Potter Stars daniel radcliffe emma watson pose red carpet premier along with transphobe jk rowling in middle

Arts & Entertainment

J.K. Rowling will 'not' forgive Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for backing trans rights

There's nothing to forgive, Joanne, and here's why.

Health Care

America’s Pediatricians Reiterate Support for Gender-Affirming Care

The American Academy of Pediatrics said it continues to support the necessary and evidence-based care young transgender people need.

Transgender people protest signs Parliament Square London England Dr Hilary Cass holding a digital version of the Cass Review

Health

New German, Swiss, and Austrian guidelines recommend gender-affirming care, slam Cass Review

The recommendations, released by the Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany, come at a time when U.S. politicians erroneously claim that Europe is "pulling back" on transgender care.

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Politics

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Republican Dan Crenshaw Says Gender-Affirming Care Is ‘The Hill We Will Die On’

Republicans have gone all in on getting the government involved in parents’ decisions about their children.

LGBTQ+ People's Health Care Is Under Attack: You Can Help Protect It

You can provide a comment supporting better protections for LGBTQ+ people to the Biden administration before midnight on October 3.

Beyond Boy Erased: The Resilience of Conversion Therapy

Many 'ex-gay' leaders, like John Smid, have renounced the dangerous practice, but 'conversion therapy' is far from dead.

'Science' Behind Texas/Alabama Anti-Trans Policy Is 'Full of Errors'

Texas's justification for "child abuse" investigations and Alabama's rationale for restrictions on gender-affirming care are riddled with inaccuracies, a new study says.

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.

60+ Groups Are Spreading Anti-LGBTQ+ Pseudoscience Across the Country: Report

A comprehensive Southern Poverty Law Center study exposes over 60 groups propagating harmful misinformation, revealing tactics and future threats to LGBTQ+ rights.

Study HIV Treatment May Prevent New Infections

U.K. bans puberty blockers for trans youth indefinitely

Government officials said the medication poses an "unacceptable safety risk," but study often referenced by British officials about the treatment has come under criticism.

Transgender Military Service Studied With $1.35 Million Grant

A new initiative from the Palm Center will explore how the U.S. military could include trans troops without disruption.

Only 6% of LGBTQ+ People Say They Aren't Getting a COVID Vaccine

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation found that 91 percent of LGBTQ+ people surveyed said they were already vaccinated, which is about 30 percent higher than the general population.

NIAID study: Cycling HIV therapy appears to do little damage

Experts say that gender-affirming care bans amount to 'abuse.' Why won't lawmakers listen?

Despite medical professionals insisting bans on gender-affirming care for minors “amount to state-sanctioned medical neglect and emotional abuse," politicians won't relent.

Harvard doctors sue Trump administration over censoring LGBTQ+ terms

“Good doctors serve and advocate for their patients, whoever they are,” one of the doctors said in a statement. “We cannot uphold an oath to Do No Harm if our training and research are politicized.”

Florida Health Dept. Attacks All Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

They oppose even social transition, which recommends simply using affirming language for questioning youth.

Harvard marks Pride Month with new LGBTQ+ Health Center of Excellence

The prestigious institution will launch a center dedicated to advancing health equity for LGBTQ+ people.

How to Detect and Debunk Anti-Trans Propaganda in the Media

A primer, in 15 steps.

J.K. Rowling will 'not' forgive Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for backing trans rights

There's nothing to forgive, Joanne, and here's why.

America’s Pediatricians Reiterate Support for Gender-Affirming Care

The American Academy of Pediatrics said it continues to support the necessary and evidence-based care young transgender people need.

New German, Swiss, and Austrian guidelines recommend gender-affirming care, slam Cass Review

The recommendations, released by the Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany, come at a time when U.S. politicians erroneously claim that Europe is "pulling back" on transgender care.

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Republicans have gone all in on getting the government involved in parents’ decisions about their children.

You can provide a comment supporting better protections for LGBTQ+ people to the Biden administration before midnight on October 3.

Many 'ex-gay' leaders, like John Smid, have renounced the dangerous practice, but 'conversion therapy' is far from dead.

Texas's justification for "child abuse" investigations and Alabama's rationale for restrictions on gender-affirming care are riddled with inaccuracies, a new study says.

The recent NHS report from Dr. Hilary Cass isn't the take-down of gender-affirming care that conservatives want it to be.

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

A comprehensive Southern Poverty Law Center study exposes over 60 groups propagating harmful misinformation, revealing tactics and future threats to LGBTQ+ rights.

Government officials said the medication poses an "unacceptable safety risk," but study often referenced by British officials about the treatment has come under criticism.

A new initiative from the Palm Center will explore how the U.S. military could include trans troops without disruption.

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation found that 91 percent of LGBTQ+ people surveyed said they were already vaccinated, which is about 30 percent higher than the general population.

Despite medical professionals insisting bans on gender-affirming care for minors “amount to state-sanctioned medical neglect and emotional abuse," politicians won't relent.

“Good doctors serve and advocate for their patients, whoever they are,” one of the doctors said in a statement. “We cannot uphold an oath to Do No Harm if our training and research are politicized.”

They oppose even social transition, which recommends simply using affirming language for questioning youth.

The prestigious institution will launch a center dedicated to advancing health equity for LGBTQ+ people.

A primer, in 15 steps.

There's nothing to forgive, Joanne, and here's why.

The American Academy of Pediatrics said it continues to support the necessary and evidence-based care young transgender people need.

The recommendations, released by the Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany, come at a time when U.S. politicians erroneously claim that Europe is "pulling back" on transgender care.

Trump wants to study transgender people's "regret," but people are more likely to regret having children than gender-affirming surgery.