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Left-wing politics

Biden issues proclamation for Transgender Day of Visibility amid Republican attacks on trans rights

President Biden declared March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility, reaffirming support for transgender rights

Republican lawmakers have introduced 479 anti-LGBTQ+ bills in 2022, challenging the progress made by the Biden administration [ more ]

Advocate.com

Health

Unfilled prescriptions, missed checkups, loneliness: States' anti-LGBTQ+ moves affect health

States are attempting to limit transgender rights through bathroom restrictions and exclusion from discrimination protections.

Efforts to weaken civil rights for trans people through state legislation have faced obstacles, with only five anti-LGBTQ+ bills passing this year. [ more ]

Truthout

Left-wing politics

WV Saw a Flurry of Anti-Trans Bills in 2024. Now, Most of Those Bills Are Dead.

More than 20 anti-LGBTQ+ bills died in West Virginia legislature's adjournment. Second state in a week showing resistance to anti-transgender attacks.

West Virginia legislators faced backlash for attempting to pass a bill excluding transgender individuals from legal protections, but Democratic lawmakers proposed amendments, leading to its failure. [ more ]

Truthout

Left-wing politics

21 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Die in Florida

21 out of 22 anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Florida were defeated, leaving one anti-diversity bill passed.

Specific bills like H599 and H1639 were rejected, avoiding severe restrictions on transgender individuals. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

The Right Is Running a Dangerous Scam Under the Banner of "Women's Rights." Don't Fall for It.

Over 475 new anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in the first nine weeks of 2024.

State Republicans are pushing bills titled the 'Women's Bill of Rights' to strip away LGBTQ+ rights. [ more ]

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Parenting

Families Find Ways to Protect Their LGBTQ Kids from Serious HarmPhysical and Mentalafter a Flood of Discriminatory Laws

Families with LGBTQ kids face challenges due to anti-LGBTQ bills

Importance of community support and access to gender-affirming care for LGBTQ youth [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Almost 300 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have already been filed across the country in 2024

There have been 285 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in state legislatures in the first two weeks of 2024, surpassing the number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills proposed in all of 2023.

Transgender individuals are particularly affected by these legislative attacks, which aim to control their bodies and lives and deny them freedom and rights. [ more ]

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The US has already introduced vile new anti-LGBTQ+ bills in 2024

Over 250 new anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced in the US in the first few weeks of 2024.

Most of these bills specifically target the trans community. [ more ]

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Advocate.com

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

Bans on gender-affirming care for minors amount to state-sanctioned medical neglect and emotional abuse.

Restrictions on transgender youth's access to puberty blockers and hormones deny them routine healthcare that decreases high rates of suicide and depression. [ more ]

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Public health

Medical article likens gender-affirming care bans to abuse

Bans on gender-affirming care for minors are compared to neglect and abuse.

Over 250 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced in the US, targeting the transgender community. [ more ]

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NYC LGBT

Which states teach LGBTQ+ topics in school? Here are the 7 states with inclusive curricula

Few states protect LGBTQ+ education amidst a surge in anti-LGBTQ+ bills.

Seven states mandate inclusive LGBTQ+ topics in history and social science lessons. [ more ]

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Florida's major cities named and shamed as least LGBTQ+ friendly in US

Tampa, Miami, and Jacksonville in Florida have been ranked as some of the least LGBTQ+ friendly cities in the US.

Florida introduced anti-LGBTQ+ bills under Governor Ron DeSantis that have negatively impacted queer public life.

San Francisco was ranked as the most LGBTQ+ friendly city in the US. [ more ]

Truthout

Wyoming Will Implement Gender-Affirming Care Ban Unless Vetoed by Governor

Gender-affirming care ban approved in both houses of the Wyoming legislature.

Doctors in Wyoming could face suspension or license revocation for providing hormonal therapies and puberty blockers to transgender youth. [ more ]

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Education

Non-binary teacher shuts down LGBTQ+ 'indoctrination' classroom fears with kid-friendly answers

Non-binary and bisexual teacher addresses LGBTQ+ fears with child-friendly answers

Growing number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills impacting schools in the US [ more ]

San Francisco Bay Times