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Jenner on Halloween Costume: "It's Great!"

Talking about possible charges in her car crash, she reflects on the situation of transgender women in jail.

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Trump orders NIH to study gender transition ‘regret.’ Here's what we already know about it

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

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Politics

Pennsylvania, Texas lawmakers want insurers to cover detransition care

One bill requiring this is awaiting the governor's signature in Texas, while a Pennsylvania legislator is proposing a similar measure.

Dr. Mehmet Oz speaks at a web summit in Lisbon, 2017

News

Medicare, Medicaid agency demands info on gender-affirming care for trans youth

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services falsely claims such care is not evidence-based.

Transgender

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'60 Minutes' Story Focuses on Transition Regret, Gets Slammed

A controversial segment gave credence to those who question trans identity.

Jenner on Halloween Costume: "It's Great!"

Talking about possible charges in her car crash, she reflects on the situation of transgender women in jail.

Transsexual regret

When you know someone who's undergone sex-reassignment surgery, the possibility of regret may feel like the proverbial elephant in the room. But what is the prevalence of regret, and why does regret occur?

Onetime 'Detransitioner' Now Regrets Supporting the Movement

Ky Schevers says the movement lost her through its alliance with bigots.

Pennsylvania, Texas lawmakers want insurers to cover detransition care

One bill requiring this is awaiting the governor's signature in Texas, while a Pennsylvania legislator is proposing a similar measure.

More Teens Get Breast Implants Than Trans Top Surgery

Despite a lack of data, anti-trans proponents often center narratives of regret to dissuade gender-affirming health care.

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.

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.

Medicare, Medicaid agency demands info on gender-affirming care for trans youth

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services falsely claims such care is not evidence-based.

Words to the Wise

A glossary of basic sex and gender terms you should know. Note: Terminology is hotly debated and ever-evolving.

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.

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

A primer, in 15 steps.

Detransition is rare, but it’s driving anti-trans policy anyway

Political rhetoric doesn’t capture the complexity of detransitioning — or what taking away health care means.

New York Times continues to fail on trans issues one year after demands made

It's the anniversary of when a coalition called for an end to the paper's misleading coverage.

Bernie Sanders Blasted for Touting Support of Transphobe Joe Rogan

Rogan, a sports commentator and podcast host, also has a history of antigay, misogynist, and racist remarks.

Trans candidate Arienne Childrey is running for Ohio House and against the state's drag ban sponsor

Arienne Childrey would be the first out trans person in the Ohio legislature. She's looking to unseat GOP state Rep. Angela King.

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These are some of his worst comments about LGBTQ+ people made by Charlie Kirk.

On Rogan's podcast, they claimed doctors are talking kids into transition just to make money.

A controversial segment gave credence to those who question trans identity.

Talking about possible charges in her car crash, she reflects on the situation of transgender women in jail.

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

When you know someone who's undergone sex-reassignment surgery, the possibility of regret may feel like the proverbial elephant in the room. But what is the prevalence of regret, and why does regret occur?

Ky Schevers says the movement lost her through its alliance with bigots.

One bill requiring this is awaiting the governor's signature in Texas, while a Pennsylvania legislator is proposing a similar measure.

Despite a lack of data, anti-trans proponents often center narratives of regret to dissuade gender-affirming health care.

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

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.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services falsely claims such care is not evidence-based.

A glossary of basic sex and gender terms you should know. Note: Terminology is hotly debated and ever-evolving.

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

A primer, in 15 steps.

Even though trans people face hardships, transitioning has made them happier with their lives, according to a new survey.

Political rhetoric doesn’t capture the complexity of detransitioning — or what taking away health care means.

It's the anniversary of when a coalition called for an end to the paper's misleading coverage.

Rogan, a sports commentator and podcast host, also has a history of antigay, misogynist, and racist remarks.

LGBTQ+ activists in the U.K. are criticizing this restriction on care for transgender youth.

Arienne Childrey would be the first out trans person in the Ohio legislature. She's looking to unseat GOP state Rep. Angela King.