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.
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.
Over 80 House Democrats demand Trump rescind gender-affirming care ban: 'We want trans kids to live'Nearly 90 House Democrats demand the rescindment of Trump's executive order on gender-affirming care due to its potential harm to transgender minors.
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.
Supreme Court hears challenge to law banning gender-affirming care for trans kidsThe Supreme Court is addressing the legality of Tennessee's law prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors, amidst growing national debate.
N.Y. Attorney General Warns Hospitals Against Canceling Transgender CareNew York hospitals face conflict between federal executive order against gender-affirming care and state laws protecting transgender youth's access to treatment.
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.
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.
Over 80 House Democrats demand Trump rescind gender-affirming care ban: 'We want trans kids to live'Nearly 90 House Democrats demand the rescindment of Trump's executive order on gender-affirming care due to its potential harm to transgender minors.
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.
Supreme Court hears challenge to law banning gender-affirming care for trans kidsThe Supreme Court is addressing the legality of Tennessee's law prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors, amidst growing national debate.
N.Y. Attorney General Warns Hospitals Against Canceling Transgender CareNew York hospitals face conflict between federal executive order against gender-affirming care and state laws protecting transgender youth's access to treatment.
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.
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.
Trans physician explains why healthcare is a right, not a privilegeTrans youth need autonomy in accessing gender-affirming healthcare to ensure their mental health and safety.
Yes, trans people exist - and gender-affirming care can save their livesAccessing gender-affirming care for trans children can be life-saving and significantly improves mental health outcomes.
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.
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.
Trans physician explains why healthcare is a right, not a privilegeTrans youth need autonomy in accessing gender-affirming healthcare to ensure their mental health and safety.
Yes, trans people exist - and gender-affirming care can save their livesAccessing gender-affirming care for trans children can be life-saving and significantly improves mental health outcomes.
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.
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.
"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.
The Stakes of the Supreme Court's Major Trans Rights CaseThe Supreme Court will decide on the constitutionality of gender-affirming care bans for minors, a pivotal moment for trans rights in the U.S.
Activists worry that Trump will bulldoze trans rights. Here's how they're preparingThe LGBTQ community faces heightened anxiety and fear about potential policies in a second Trump presidency, especially regarding trans rights.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
The Stakes of the Supreme Court's Major Trans Rights CaseThe Supreme Court will decide on the constitutionality of gender-affirming care bans for minors, a pivotal moment for trans rights in the U.S.
Activists worry that Trump will bulldoze trans rights. Here's how they're preparingThe LGBTQ community faces heightened anxiety and fear about potential policies in a second Trump presidency, especially regarding trans rights.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
N.Y. attorney general: stopping care for trans youth will violate state lawNew York's Attorney General asserts that denying gender-affirming care to transgender minors is unlawful under state antidiscrimination laws.
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.
N.Y. attorney general: stopping care for trans youth will violate state lawNew York's Attorney General asserts that denying gender-affirming care to transgender minors is unlawful under state antidiscrimination laws.
02/09/24The LGBTQ+ community is seeing increasing support in various sectors, including sports and LGBTQ+ spaces rejuvenating after adversity.
Democrat Andy Beshear sides with Republicans, says he doesn't support gender-affirming care for inmatesGov. Beshear is retreating from support for gender-affirming care due to pressure from Kentucky Republicans regarding healthcare for incarcerated transgender individuals.
Republican senators push for 'transparency' on trans youth care studiesRepublican senators call for transparency in NIH studies on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, citing taxpayer rights and minors' consent issues.
02/09/24The LGBTQ+ community is seeing increasing support in various sectors, including sports and LGBTQ+ spaces rejuvenating after adversity.
Democrat Andy Beshear sides with Republicans, says he doesn't support gender-affirming care for inmatesGov. Beshear is retreating from support for gender-affirming care due to pressure from Kentucky Republicans regarding healthcare for incarcerated transgender individuals.
Republican senators push for 'transparency' on trans youth care studiesRepublican senators call for transparency in NIH studies on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, citing taxpayer rights and minors' consent issues.
The US supreme court's trans rights case threatens decades of civil rights precedent, experts sayThe Supreme Court's deliberation on trans youth healthcare may redefine LGBTQ+ rights and anti-discrimination standards in the US.
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.
Only 0.1 percent of youth receive gender-affirming meds: studyGender-affirming care for trans youth is rare, with less than 0.1% of adolescents receiving such medications.
LGBTQ+ groups cautiously optimistic that Supreme Court will rule for trans youth careLGBTQ+ groups are cautiously optimistic about the Supreme Court potentially ruling in favor of transgender youths' access to gender-affirming care.
The US supreme court's trans rights case threatens decades of civil rights precedent, experts sayThe Supreme Court's deliberation on trans youth healthcare may redefine LGBTQ+ rights and anti-discrimination standards in the US.
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.
Only 0.1 percent of youth receive gender-affirming meds: studyGender-affirming care for trans youth is rare, with less than 0.1% of adolescents receiving such medications.
LGBTQ+ groups cautiously optimistic that Supreme Court will rule for trans youth careLGBTQ+ groups are cautiously optimistic about the Supreme Court potentially ruling in favor of transgender youths' access to gender-affirming care.
Transgender patients report obstacles since Golden Valley's takeover of Modesto clinicThe transition to Golden Valley Health Centers has hindered healthcare access for the transgender community at the Rainbow Clinic.Patients face challenges like long wait times, lost medical records, and refill denials, impacting their health care.
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.
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.
Transgender patients report obstacles since Golden Valley's takeover of Modesto clinicThe transition to Golden Valley Health Centers has hindered healthcare access for the transgender community at the Rainbow Clinic.Patients face challenges like long wait times, lost medical records, and refill denials, impacting their health care.
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.
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.
What LGBTQ+ groups are saying before Supreme Court justices hear gender-affirming care caseThe U.S. Supreme Court will hear a landmark case on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, highlighting essential constitutional rights.
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.
Feds drop charges against Texas doctor who leaked gender-affirming care info to far-right extremistCharges against Dr. Eithan Haim, who leaked information about gender-affirming care for minors, were dropped, allowing him to avoid future prosecution.
What LGBTQ+ groups are saying before Supreme Court justices hear gender-affirming care caseThe U.S. Supreme Court will hear a landmark case on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, highlighting essential constitutional rights.
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.
Feds drop charges against Texas doctor who leaked gender-affirming care info to far-right extremistCharges against Dr. Eithan Haim, who leaked information about gender-affirming care for minors, were dropped, allowing him to avoid future prosecution.
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.
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.
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.
Supreme court's conservative justices signal support for Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for minors liveThe Supreme Court is inclined to uphold Tennessee's gender-affirming care ban after hearing oral arguments.
Trans Medicine's "Merchants of Doubt"Gender-affirming care is supported by medical experts but faces bans influenced by political agendas rather than scientific evidence.
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.
Justice Jackson's trans case questions reveal the poor pick Biden made for SCOTUSJustice Ketanji Brown Jackson's remarks during her confirmation and subsequent court arguments underscore complexities in legal definitions surrounding gender and medical treatment.
Key events that led to SCOTUS case on gender-affirming careGender-affirming care legislation for youth has shifted from a political nonstarter to a priority issue for GOP legislators, influenced by Supreme Court proceedings.
Supreme court's conservative justices signal support for Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for minors liveThe Supreme Court is inclined to uphold Tennessee's gender-affirming care ban after hearing oral arguments.
Trans Medicine's "Merchants of Doubt"Gender-affirming care is supported by medical experts but faces bans influenced by political agendas rather than scientific evidence.
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.
Justice Jackson's trans case questions reveal the poor pick Biden made for SCOTUSJustice Ketanji Brown Jackson's remarks during her confirmation and subsequent court arguments underscore complexities in legal definitions surrounding gender and medical treatment.
Key events that led to SCOTUS case on gender-affirming careGender-affirming care legislation for youth has shifted from a political nonstarter to a priority issue for GOP legislators, influenced by Supreme Court proceedings.
Sonia Sotomayor Makes Misleading Comparison Between Gender Transitions for Children and Taking Aspirin'Justice Sotomayor emphasized the inherent risks in medical treatments, likening them to taking aspirin, during a case about minors' access to gender-affirming care.
Here's What Led to Tennessee's Ban on Gender-Affirming CareThe controversy surrounding Vanderbilt's transgender clinic highlights ongoing tensions over gender-affirming care and its regulation in the U.S.