Texas GOP Votes to Halt Gender-Affirming Care for Existing Patients
Because the cruelty of taking essential medical care away from people who rely on it seems to be the point of Republican politicians, who are not doctors, in 2023.
April 4, 2023
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Texas to Face Lawsuit Over Its Recently Passed Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
Legislators gave final approval to the ban Wednesday, and Gov. Greg Abbott has promised to sign it into law.
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Australian Guidelines Advise Early Hormone Treatment for Trans Youth
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Texas Senate OK's Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bill,' Sends to House
The House appears to be less enthusiastic about the measure, however.
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Kansas Judge Blocks Changes to Gender on Driver’s Licenses
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Texas Governor Has Signed the 'Save Chick-fil-A Bill' Into Law
The legislation prevents state and local governments from "punishing" businesses because of their donations to faith-based groups, including anti-LGBTQ ones.
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How to Get Republicans to Support Trans Rights
A surprising number of conservatives can be swayed on equality, according to a new survey.
June 23, 2017
Texas Anti-Drag Law Blocked Again by Judge
The law can't go into effect for at least another two weeks as deliberations on a lawsuit continue.
September 13, 2023
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Montana Governor Signs Gender-Affirming Care Ban Despite Nonbinary Son's Pleas
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April 28, 2023
Obama Announces Two More Gay Ambassadorial Nominees
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RuPaul Condemns Anti-Drag Bills, Says Queens Are Queer World's Marines
On Instagram, the drag star encouraged followers to register to vote and fight back.
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