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Nebraska Supreme Court upholds anti-trans care, anti-abortion law

The law bans most abortions after 12 weeks and restricts gender-affirming care for trans people under 19.

Chino Valley school district sues California over new law banning forced outing

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the first-in-the-nation legislation Monday.

Climate change is increasingly worrying LGBTQ+ youth: report

This concern is associated with symptoms of depression and anxiety, according to the Trevor Project's new research brief.

Elon Musk moves SpaceX and X to Texas because California is too supporting of trans youth

"This is the final straw," Musk wrote on X, reacting to California's recent law banning the forced outing of LGBTQ+ youth in schools.

Judge says Florida can't enforce trans care restrictions while appealing his ruling

The state had asked Judge Robert Hinkle to put his June ruling against the restrictions on hold, but he said no.

Idaho and West Virginia ask Supreme Court to review anti-transgender sports laws

Federal appeals courts have ruled against the laws, so the states are petitioning SCOTUS.

A transgender 14-year-old was dismembered in Pennsylvania. A suspect is in custody

A small Pennsylvania town responds with an outpouring of support for the family of Pauly A. Likens over the gruesome killing.

Texas Supreme Court lets gender-affirming care ban remain in effect

The court reversed a lower court's decision blocking the ban while a lawsuit against it is heard.

Strengthen mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth through public-private partnerships

The LGBTQ+ youth mental health crisis is real and urgent. With alarming rates of suicide attempts and barriers to care, we must act now, writes Kooth Digital Health's Dr. Beth Pausic.

Why are Republicans challenging Biden's Title IX rules in court?

The Biden administration wants to fight this discrimination using the federal law known as Title IX, but Republican-dominated states are trying to stop the move.

Federal judge blocks Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students in six more states

The preliminary injunction affects Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Federal judge blocks Title IX protections for transgender students in four states

Judge Terry A. Doughty said the rule goes against the original purpose of Title IX by protecting trans students, so he blocked its enforcement in Louisiana, Mississippi, Idaho, and Montana.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Texas judge rules against Biden’s Title IX protections for transgender students

Judge Reed O’Connor stepped in to block the U.S. Department of Education from protecting LGBTQ+ kids from discrimination in public schools, at least in Texas.

Federal court permanently blocks Florida's law against trans health care

The state had banned the care for minors and restricted it for adults.

Massachusetts school can in fact ban 'two genders' T-shirt, federal appeals court rules

Protecting LGBTQ+ students from discrimination overrides free speech considerations, according to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.

Judge won't block North Dakota law criminalizing trans care for minors

However, those already receiving the care when the law went into effect in April 2023 can continue.

Texas Democrat who supported gender-affirming care ban loses to queer progressive candidate

Rep. Shawn Thierry broke with the Democratic Party to vote for a ban on gender-affirming care for minors. Now she's lost her primary to Black queer woman Lauren Ashley Simmons

Missouri attorney general is investigating providers of gender-affirming care to youth

One advocate said the investigation has created a “hostile environment” for the local trans and healthcare communities.

Dwyane Wade and transgender daughter Zaya launch new resource for trans youth and families

Translatable is an online resource that will focus on communities of color and offer a safe space and accurate information.