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Ne-Yo Apologizes for Transphobic Comments on Gender Identity

He spouted off Republican talking points during a televised interview but found himself apologizing for his transphobic statements afterward.

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It's unanimous — Sacramento is now a sanctuary city for transgender people

Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg said that "we debate the many issues in our city, but there's no shade of gray when it comes to civil rights."

WATCH: 8-Year-Old Trans Boy's Epic Coming-Out Rap

Young Alex gives voice to how awesome coming out as trans can be for kids when adults support them.

Parents of Trans Kids Seek to Block Georgia Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

They want an emergency order to prevent it from going into effect.

These parents of transgender kids have a lot to say about the Supreme Court case on gender-affirming care

ā€œAccess to lifesaving medical care makes all the difference in the world,ā€ the dad of a transgender daughter told The Advocate.

Washington Governor Signs Bill Protecting Transgender Kids from Estranged Parents

The law involves children who are housed at host homes.

19 States Plan to Offer Refuge to Trans Youth & Families

The states have plans to protect these families from penalties for seeking gender-affirming health care.

Iowa Gov. Signs Transphobic Gender-Affirming Care Ban and Bathroom Bill

The list of states with bans keeps growing.

Maine’s transgender health care bill sparks right-wing meltdown over phantom kidnappings

A bill aimed to protect transgender youth’s access to care triggers outlandish claims of child-snatching as right-wingers wage a war of words on the proposed legislation.

Republican opponent attacks out Sen. Tammy Baldwin by lying about her support of gender-affirming care

Eric Hovde falsely claimed Baldwin supports "sex change surgeries" on minors.

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.

California Is Now a Legal Refuge for Trans Youth Seeking Care

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law protecting trans youth and families who come from hostile states to California to receive care.

More Than One-Third of Trans Kids Are at Risk of Losing Care

A new study shows that Republican-led efforts to ban access to gender-affirming medical care for youths will impact 58,200 trans kids.

5 Steps Biden Administration Promises to Take to Protect Trans Kids

Biden's Health and Human Services secretary, Xavier Becerra, has announced actions aimed at assuring young people have access to gender-affirming care.

Texas AG Appeals Judge's Ruling Halting Anti-Trans Investigation

The appeal puts on hold a judge's hearing on whether to broaden the temporary stop statewide.Ā 

House Republicans Spew Transphobia in Hearing on Gender-Affirming Care

At one point a Republican equated gender-affirming care for kids to giving them ice cream for every meal.

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Standing up for our trans children

Parents of trans youth share their experiences and advocate for acceptance and support.

New Suit Filed to Stop Texas Probes of Trans-Supportive Families

In one of the families who sued, a trans teen attempted suicide after the governor ordered "child abuse" investigations of affirming parents.

South Dakota Gov. Signs Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Youth

Republican Gov. Kristi Noem's approval was expected.

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.

Texas Sues Biden Administration Over Gender-Affirming Care Guidance

The Biden administration has called the order by the governor of Texas to investigate the parents of trans children receiving gender-affirming careĀ "discriminatory and unconscionable."