Transgender Youth Have Better Emotional Health After Taking Hormones, New Study FindsTransgender and nonbinary youth face increased suicide risk due to restrictive laws.Hormone therapy notably enhances emotional health in trans youth.
Opinion: Gender-affirming care is life-saving for kids like mineThe executive order aimed at prohibiting gender-affirming care for transgender youth has caused deep concern and emotional distress for families.
How Healthcare Workers Are Defending Their Transgender Patients from Trump's AttacksGender-affirming care positively impacts young patients' lives by reducing anxiety and depression, allowing them to engage more fully with society.
Study: Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves mental healthGender-affirming hormone therapy significantly improves mental health outcomes for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals, especially over the long term.
Gender-affirming care increases trans men's quality of lifeTrans men experience improved quality of life and happiness with gender-affirming care and body congruence.
Families Say Colorado Is No Longer Gender-Affirming-Care Haven for Trans YouthTransgender youth, supported by their families, require access to gender-affirming care for their mental well-being.
Transgender Youth Have Better Emotional Health After Taking Hormones, New Study FindsTransgender and nonbinary youth face increased suicide risk due to restrictive laws.Hormone therapy notably enhances emotional health in trans youth.
Opinion: Gender-affirming care is life-saving for kids like mineThe executive order aimed at prohibiting gender-affirming care for transgender youth has caused deep concern and emotional distress for families.
How Healthcare Workers Are Defending Their Transgender Patients from Trump's AttacksGender-affirming care positively impacts young patients' lives by reducing anxiety and depression, allowing them to engage more fully with society.
Study: Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves mental healthGender-affirming hormone therapy significantly improves mental health outcomes for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals, especially over the long term.
Gender-affirming care increases trans men's quality of lifeTrans men experience improved quality of life and happiness with gender-affirming care and body congruence.
Families Say Colorado Is No Longer Gender-Affirming-Care Haven for Trans YouthTransgender youth, supported by their families, require access to gender-affirming care for their mental well-being.
Dr. Rachel Levine focused on her job at HHS. Still, anti-trans politics followed herDr. Rachel Levine's tenure has highlighted the clash between public health initiatives and a rise in anti-trans legislation.
What It Means To Fund Studies in Transition "Regret" | DefectorThe White House's directive to fund research on regret after transitioning undermines genuine trans health research.
GPs told they 'must refuse' to support trans youth taking hormones privatelyNHS guidelines advise GPs against shared care agreements with private clinics for trans youth healthcare.
Dr. Rachel Levine focused on her job at HHS. Still, anti-trans politics followed herDr. Rachel Levine's tenure has highlighted the clash between public health initiatives and a rise in anti-trans legislation.
What It Means To Fund Studies in Transition "Regret" | DefectorThe White House's directive to fund research on regret after transitioning undermines genuine trans health research.
GPs told they 'must refuse' to support trans youth taking hormones privatelyNHS guidelines advise GPs against shared care agreements with private clinics for trans youth healthcare.
Hospitals Are Curtailing Gender-Affirming Care Beyond Scope Set by Trump's OrderAccess to gender-affirming care for transgender individuals is increasingly hindered by state policies and recent executive orders.
Judge extends block on Trump's trans youth healthcare executive orderA federal judge has blocked Trump's executive order threatening funding for gender-affirming care in medical institutions for transgender youth.
Texas Republican proposes ban on gender-affirming care for all trans peopleTexas state legislation aims to expand gender-affirming care ban from minors to adults.
Judge blocks Trump order threatening funding for institutions that offer care for transgender youthA federal judge has blocked Trump's plan to cut funding for gender-affirming care for transgender youth, allowing care to continue temporarily.
Kansas Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors After Veto OverrideKansas enacts law limiting gender-affirming care for minors, overriding governor's veto and requiring cessation of current treatments by year's end.
Trump administration announces end to gender-affirming care for transgender veteransThe Department of Veterans Affairs is phasing out gender-affirming care for transgender veterans.
Hospitals Are Curtailing Gender-Affirming Care Beyond Scope Set by Trump's OrderAccess to gender-affirming care for transgender individuals is increasingly hindered by state policies and recent executive orders.
Judge extends block on Trump's trans youth healthcare executive orderA federal judge has blocked Trump's executive order threatening funding for gender-affirming care in medical institutions for transgender youth.
Texas Republican proposes ban on gender-affirming care for all trans peopleTexas state legislation aims to expand gender-affirming care ban from minors to adults.
Judge blocks Trump order threatening funding for institutions that offer care for transgender youthA federal judge has blocked Trump's plan to cut funding for gender-affirming care for transgender youth, allowing care to continue temporarily.
Kansas Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors After Veto OverrideKansas enacts law limiting gender-affirming care for minors, overriding governor's veto and requiring cessation of current treatments by year's end.
Trump administration announces end to gender-affirming care for transgender veteransThe Department of Veterans Affairs is phasing out gender-affirming care for transgender veterans.
Trans Healthcare Is Under Siege. These People Are Fighting Back.The FDA's potential approval of gender-affirming treatments is crucial amid increasing anti-trans legislation.
Hormones and surgery improve transgender men's quality of life: studyGender-affirming care improves quality of life among transgender men by enhancing body satisfaction and promoting gender congruence.
Trans Healthcare Is Under Siege. These People Are Fighting Back.The FDA's potential approval of gender-affirming treatments is crucial amid increasing anti-trans legislation.
Hormones and surgery improve transgender men's quality of life: studyGender-affirming care improves quality of life among transgender men by enhancing body satisfaction and promoting gender congruence.
Most religious Americans support nondiscrimination laws protecting LGBTQ+ people: surveyMost Americans, including many religious individuals, support anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ individuals.
The LGBTQ+ Supreme Court cases to watch this termThe Supreme Court is considering pivotal LGBTQ+ rights cases this term.Key issues include gender-affirming care bans and educational content on LGBTQ themes.
History-making lawyer opens up in new doc: 'My transness helped me conquer fear'Chase Strangio made history as the first openly transgender person to argue before the Supreme Court, advocating for trans youth's rights.
Trump administration targets California sex ed programCalifornia's sex education curricula is under scrutiny from the Trump administration, raising concerns of censorship regarding LGBTQ+ issues and gender-affirming care.
Banning Trans Health Care Puts Young People at Risk of HarmThe Supreme Court case highlights the risks of Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care, emphasizing the importance of maintaining access to healthcare for LGBTQ+ youth.
How Gender-Affirming Health Care Providers Are Preparing for Trump's PresidencyMany transgender youth face barriers to care due to restrictive laws.Advocates are preparing for increased hostility towards LGBTQ+ rights under the new administration.
Most religious Americans support nondiscrimination laws protecting LGBTQ+ people: surveyMost Americans, including many religious individuals, support anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ individuals.
The LGBTQ+ Supreme Court cases to watch this termThe Supreme Court is considering pivotal LGBTQ+ rights cases this term.Key issues include gender-affirming care bans and educational content on LGBTQ themes.
History-making lawyer opens up in new doc: 'My transness helped me conquer fear'Chase Strangio made history as the first openly transgender person to argue before the Supreme Court, advocating for trans youth's rights.
Trump administration targets California sex ed programCalifornia's sex education curricula is under scrutiny from the Trump administration, raising concerns of censorship regarding LGBTQ+ issues and gender-affirming care.
Banning Trans Health Care Puts Young People at Risk of HarmThe Supreme Court case highlights the risks of Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care, emphasizing the importance of maintaining access to healthcare for LGBTQ+ youth.
How Gender-Affirming Health Care Providers Are Preparing for Trump's PresidencyMany transgender youth face barriers to care due to restrictive laws.Advocates are preparing for increased hostility towards LGBTQ+ rights under the new administration.
Catholic Church appears to soften - a bit - on opposition to gender-affirming careThe Roman Catholic Church is softening its stance on gender-affirming care, acknowledging exceptional situations involving transgender individuals.
Mayoral hopefuls discuss gender-affirming care, Rikers, and more at LGBTQ forumThe LGBTQ mayoral forum highlighted the urgency of maintaining gender-affirming care amidst federal threats.
Cynthia Nixon praises "beautiful and brave" trans son at New York protestCynthia Nixon rallied in support of her trans son amid warnings against gender-affirming treatments in New York hospitals.
02/09/24The LGBTQ+ community is seeing increasing support in various sectors, including sports and LGBTQ+ spaces rejuvenating after adversity.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's restrictions on youth gender-affirming careA federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's executive orders against gender-affirming care for trans youth.
Federal judge pauses President Trump's order restricting gender-affirming care for trans youthA federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's executive order restricting gender-affirming health care for transgender individuals under age 19.
Catholic Church appears to soften - a bit - on opposition to gender-affirming careThe Roman Catholic Church is softening its stance on gender-affirming care, acknowledging exceptional situations involving transgender individuals.
Mayoral hopefuls discuss gender-affirming care, Rikers, and more at LGBTQ forumThe LGBTQ mayoral forum highlighted the urgency of maintaining gender-affirming care amidst federal threats.
Cynthia Nixon praises "beautiful and brave" trans son at New York protestCynthia Nixon rallied in support of her trans son amid warnings against gender-affirming treatments in New York hospitals.
02/09/24The LGBTQ+ community is seeing increasing support in various sectors, including sports and LGBTQ+ spaces rejuvenating after adversity.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's restrictions on youth gender-affirming careA federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's executive orders against gender-affirming care for trans youth.
Federal judge pauses President Trump's order restricting gender-affirming care for trans youthA federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's executive order restricting gender-affirming health care for transgender individuals under age 19.
APD won't enforce SB 14 as Paxton and Trump further attack gender-affirming health care - Austin MonitorAustin's City Council is actively resisting enforcement of Texas' SB 14 against gender-affirming care for minors.
I'm a detransitioner - Congress must stop hospitals' abuse of kids like meDetransition Awareness Day highlights the experiences of young adults who regret their gender transitions and call for legislative protection against gender-affirming care for minors.
Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly once again vetoes gender-affirming care ban for minorsKansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, citing parental rights and economic concerns.
Buckle Up': In Montana, Republican Lawmakers Target the JudiciaryMontana lawmakers are intensifying efforts to reshape the judiciary in response to multiple court rulings that block their legislative agenda.
APD won't enforce SB 14 as Paxton and Trump further attack gender-affirming health care - Austin MonitorAustin's City Council is actively resisting enforcement of Texas' SB 14 against gender-affirming care for minors.
I'm a detransitioner - Congress must stop hospitals' abuse of kids like meDetransition Awareness Day highlights the experiences of young adults who regret their gender transitions and call for legislative protection against gender-affirming care for minors.
Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly once again vetoes gender-affirming care ban for minorsKansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, citing parental rights and economic concerns.
Buckle Up': In Montana, Republican Lawmakers Target the JudiciaryMontana lawmakers are intensifying efforts to reshape the judiciary in response to multiple court rulings that block their legislative agenda.
The Courts Are Finally Pushing Back on Trump's Assault on Trans RightsJudge King's ruling reaffirms trans Americans' rights to gender-affirming health care and critically undermines harmful myths propagated by the Trump administration.
"We're Living Through Hell": What Trump's Anti-Trans War Really MeansProtesters gathered to oppose NYU Langone Health's cancellation of gender-affirming care appointments for trans children, highlighting concerns over rights and equity.
Trans Kids Are Facing a Terrifying New RealityThe Supreme Court addresses Tennessee's gender-affirming care ban, focusing on 14th Amendment equal protection concerns.
Musk spews out yet more anti-trans bile after Vivian Wilson's Teen Vogue interviewElon Musk shared transphobic misinformation on social media, countering his daughter's advocacy for trans rights amidst a hostile political climate.
Virginia hospital ceases gender-affirming care for minorsMajor medical centers have halted gender-affirming care for patients under 19 following Trump's executive order that threatens such treatments.
The Courts Are Finally Pushing Back on Trump's Assault on Trans RightsJudge King's ruling reaffirms trans Americans' rights to gender-affirming health care and critically undermines harmful myths propagated by the Trump administration.
"We're Living Through Hell": What Trump's Anti-Trans War Really MeansProtesters gathered to oppose NYU Langone Health's cancellation of gender-affirming care appointments for trans children, highlighting concerns over rights and equity.
Trans Kids Are Facing a Terrifying New RealityThe Supreme Court addresses Tennessee's gender-affirming care ban, focusing on 14th Amendment equal protection concerns.
Musk spews out yet more anti-trans bile after Vivian Wilson's Teen Vogue interviewElon Musk shared transphobic misinformation on social media, countering his daughter's advocacy for trans rights amidst a hostile political climate.
Virginia hospital ceases gender-affirming care for minorsMajor medical centers have halted gender-affirming care for patients under 19 following Trump's executive order that threatens such treatments.
Health Care Providers Continue Gender-Affirming Care As Legal Battle Plays OutTrump's executive order halts federal funding for gender-affirming care for those under 19, facing judicial challenges and impacting medical services.
Children's Hospital L.A. stops initiating hormonal therapy for transgender patients under 19Children's Hospital Los Angeles is pausing hormonal therapy for transgender youth under 19 in response to President Trump's new executive order.
'Do not be complicit': Pols speak out at NYU Langone after hospitals restrict gender-affirming careLawmakers and advocates demand restoration of gender-affirming care services after reported cancellations linked to Trump's executive order.
Another US city votes to become a trans sanctuary amid Trump attacksWorcester, Massachusetts, has declared itself a trans sanctuary city in response to increased threats against the LGBTQIA+ community under the Trump administration.
Health Care Providers Continue Gender-Affirming Care As Legal Battle Plays OutTrump's executive order halts federal funding for gender-affirming care for those under 19, facing judicial challenges and impacting medical services.
Children's Hospital L.A. stops initiating hormonal therapy for transgender patients under 19Children's Hospital Los Angeles is pausing hormonal therapy for transgender youth under 19 in response to President Trump's new executive order.
'Do not be complicit': Pols speak out at NYU Langone after hospitals restrict gender-affirming careLawmakers and advocates demand restoration of gender-affirming care services after reported cancellations linked to Trump's executive order.
Another US city votes to become a trans sanctuary amid Trump attacksWorcester, Massachusetts, has declared itself a trans sanctuary city in response to increased threats against the LGBTQIA+ community under the Trump administration.
Bill Maher and Obama Speechwriter Throw Down Over Trans Issues: You Want to Lose Every Election?'Bill Maher argues Democrats risk losing elections if they don't reconsider their stance on gender-affirming care for minors.
Gender-affirming care is rare, study says- Harvard GazetteLess than 1 in 1,000 transgender youth receive hormones or puberty blockers, challenging the narrative of widespread hormone use among this population.
5 misleading claims from Trump's executive order on trans youth health care - PoynterThe executive order may deter medical care for transgender youth due to misleading claims about gender-affirming treatment.
Gender-affirming care is rare, study says- Harvard GazetteLess than 1 in 1,000 transgender youth receive hormones or puberty blockers, challenging the narrative of widespread hormone use among this population.
5 misleading claims from Trump's executive order on trans youth health care - PoynterThe executive order may deter medical care for transgender youth due to misleading claims about gender-affirming treatment.
AG James warns providers after reports of two NYC hospitals halting youth gender-affirming careNew York leaders are advocating for gender-affirming care access following federal efforts to restrict funding for institutions serving young patients.
Cass Review has 'high risk of bias', US medical experts warnThe Cass Report is criticized for bias and methodological flaws in assessing gender-affirming care for trans youth.
Here are PolitiFact's top 10 fact checks of politicians in 2024 - PoynterFact-checking politicians is crucial in an election year, especially 2024, as misleading claims become prevalent.
I'm a Seasoned Litigator. Sam Alito's Recent Questions Have Made Me Cringe.Justice Alito's performance undermines the integrity of legal proceedings by disregarding established court rules during the case on gender-affirming drugs for minors.