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SF LGBT
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Hospitals Are Curtailing Gender-Affirming Care Beyond Scope Set by Trump's Order

Access to gender-affirming care for transgender individuals is increasingly hindered by state policies and recent executive orders.
Healthcare
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

How Healthcare Workers Are Defending Their Transgender Patients from Trump's Attacks

Gender-affirming care positively impacts young patients' lives by reducing anxiety and depression, allowing them to engage more fully with society.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Kansas Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors After Veto Override

Kansas enacts law limiting gender-affirming care for minors, overriding governor's veto and requiring cessation of current treatments by year's end.
Medicine
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

What is gender-affirming care, who uses it, and do they regret it?

Gender-affirming care is essential for validating gender identity but faces significant barriers, especially for transgender youth.
SF LGBT
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Hospitals Are Curtailing Gender-Affirming Care Beyond Scope Set by Trump's Order

Access to gender-affirming care for transgender individuals is increasingly hindered by state policies and recent executive orders.
Healthcare
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

How Healthcare Workers Are Defending Their Transgender Patients from Trump's Attacks

Gender-affirming care positively impacts young patients' lives by reducing anxiety and depression, allowing them to engage more fully with society.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Kansas Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors After Veto Override

Kansas enacts law limiting gender-affirming care for minors, overriding governor's veto and requiring cessation of current treatments by year's end.
Medicine
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

What is gender-affirming care, who uses it, and do they regret it?

Gender-affirming care is essential for validating gender identity but faces significant barriers, especially for transgender youth.
#trans-rights
LGBT
fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago

APD won't enforce SB 14 as Paxton and Trump further attack gender-affirming health care - Austin Monitor

Austin's City Council is actively resisting enforcement of Texas' SB 14 against gender-affirming care for minors.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Courts Are Finally Pushing Back on Trump's Assault on Trans Rights

Judge King's ruling reaffirms trans Americans' rights to gender-affirming health care and critically undermines harmful myths propagated by the Trump administration.
NYC LGBT
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

"We're Living Through Hell": What Trump's Anti-Trans War Really Means

Protesters gathered to oppose NYU Langone Health's cancellation of gender-affirming care appointments for trans children, highlighting concerns over rights and equity.
NYC parents
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Trans Kids Are Facing a Terrifying New Reality

The Supreme Court addresses Tennessee's gender-affirming care ban, focusing on 14th Amendment equal protection concerns.
LGBT
fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago

APD won't enforce SB 14 as Paxton and Trump further attack gender-affirming health care - Austin Monitor

Austin's City Council is actively resisting enforcement of Texas' SB 14 against gender-affirming care for minors.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Courts Are Finally Pushing Back on Trump's Assault on Trans Rights

Judge King's ruling reaffirms trans Americans' rights to gender-affirming health care and critically undermines harmful myths propagated by the Trump administration.
NYC LGBT
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

"We're Living Through Hell": What Trump's Anti-Trans War Really Means

Protesters gathered to oppose NYU Langone Health's cancellation of gender-affirming care appointments for trans children, highlighting concerns over rights and equity.
NYC parents
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Trans Kids Are Facing a Terrifying New Reality

The Supreme Court addresses Tennessee's gender-affirming care ban, focusing on 14th Amendment equal protection concerns.
#youth-mental-health
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

AAP Pushes Back On HHS Guidelines for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria

The HHS report raises concerns about the efficacy of gender-affirming care for children, contradicting established medical consensus.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

AAP Pushes Back On HHS Guidelines for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria

The HHS report raises concerns about the efficacy of gender-affirming care for children, contradicting established medical consensus.
#transgender-rights
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: Gender-affirming care is life-saving for kids like mine

The executive order aimed at prohibiting gender-affirming care for transgender youth has caused deep concern and emotional distress for families.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Texas Republican proposes ban on gender-affirming care for all trans people

Texas state legislation aims to expand gender-affirming care ban from minors to adults.
Social justice
fromABC7 Chicago
2 months ago

Judge blocks Trump order threatening funding for institutions that offer care for transgender youth

A federal judge has blocked Trump's plan to cut funding for gender-affirming care for transgender youth, allowing care to continue temporarily.
NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

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.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Trump administration announces end to gender-affirming care for transgender veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs is phasing out gender-affirming care for transgender veterans.
Mental health
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Study: Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves mental health

Gender-affirming hormone therapy significantly improves mental health outcomes for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals, especially over the long term.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: Gender-affirming care is life-saving for kids like mine

The executive order aimed at prohibiting gender-affirming care for transgender youth has caused deep concern and emotional distress for families.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Texas Republican proposes ban on gender-affirming care for all trans people

Texas state legislation aims to expand gender-affirming care ban from minors to adults.
Social justice
fromABC7 Chicago
2 months ago

Judge blocks Trump order threatening funding for institutions that offer care for transgender youth

A federal judge has blocked Trump's plan to cut funding for gender-affirming care for transgender youth, allowing care to continue temporarily.
NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

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.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Trump administration announces end to gender-affirming care for transgender veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs is phasing out gender-affirming care for transgender veterans.
Mental health
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Study: Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves mental health

Gender-affirming hormone therapy significantly improves mental health outcomes for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals, especially over the long term.
#lgbtq-rights
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Most religious Americans support nondiscrimination laws protecting LGBTQ+ people: survey

Most Americans, including many religious individuals, support anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ individuals.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

The LGBTQ+ Supreme Court cases to watch this term

The Supreme Court is considering pivotal LGBTQ+ rights cases this term.
Key issues include gender-affirming care bans and educational content on LGBTQ themes.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Trump administration targets California sex ed program

California's sex education curricula is under scrutiny from the Trump administration, raising concerns of censorship regarding LGBTQ+ issues and gender-affirming care.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

W.Va. ends exemption from gender-affirming care ban for trans youth at risk of suicide

West Virginia has enacted a law banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth, removing prior protections for those at risk of self-harm.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Most religious Americans support nondiscrimination laws protecting LGBTQ+ people: survey

Most Americans, including many religious individuals, support anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ individuals.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

The LGBTQ+ Supreme Court cases to watch this term

The Supreme Court is considering pivotal LGBTQ+ rights cases this term.
Key issues include gender-affirming care bans and educational content on LGBTQ themes.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Trump administration targets California sex ed program

California's sex education curricula is under scrutiny from the Trump administration, raising concerns of censorship regarding LGBTQ+ issues and gender-affirming care.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

W.Va. ends exemption from gender-affirming care ban for trans youth at risk of suicide

West Virginia has enacted a law banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth, removing prior protections for those at risk of self-harm.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Transgender Youth Have Better Emotional Health After Taking Hormones, New Study Finds

Transgender and nonbinary youth face increased suicide risk due to restrictive laws.
Hormone therapy notably enhances emotional health in trans youth.
SF LGBT
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Families Say Colorado Is No Longer Gender-Affirming-Care Haven for Trans Youth

Transgender youth, supported by their families, require access to gender-affirming care for their mental well-being.
Mental health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Transgender Youth Have Better Emotional Health After Taking Hormones, New Study Finds

Transgender and nonbinary youth face increased suicide risk due to restrictive laws.
Hormone therapy notably enhances emotional health in trans youth.
SF LGBT
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Families Say Colorado Is No Longer Gender-Affirming-Care Haven for Trans Youth

Transgender youth, supported by their families, require access to gender-affirming care for their mental well-being.
#public-health
OMG science
fromDefector
1 month ago

What It Means To Fund Studies in Transition "Regret" | Defector

The White House's directive to fund research on regret after transitioning undermines genuine trans health research.
OMG science
fromDefector
1 month ago

What It Means To Fund Studies in Transition "Regret" | Defector

The White House's directive to fund research on regret after transitioning undermines genuine trans health research.
Mental health
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Hormones and surgery improve transgender men's quality of life: study

Gender-affirming care improves quality of life among transgender men by enhancing body satisfaction and promoting gender congruence.
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Catholic Church appears to soften - a bit - on opposition to gender-affirming care

The Roman Catholic Church is softening its stance on gender-affirming care, acknowledging exceptional situations involving transgender individuals.
NYC LGBT
fromgaycitynews.com
1 month ago

Mayoral hopefuls discuss gender-affirming care, Rikers, and more at LGBTQ forum

The LGBTQ mayoral forum highlighted the urgency of maintaining gender-affirming care amidst federal threats.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Catholic Church appears to soften - a bit - on opposition to gender-affirming care

The Roman Catholic Church is softening its stance on gender-affirming care, acknowledging exceptional situations involving transgender individuals.
NYC LGBT
fromgaycitynews.com
1 month ago

Mayoral hopefuls discuss gender-affirming care, Rikers, and more at LGBTQ forum

The LGBTQ mayoral forum highlighted the urgency of maintaining gender-affirming care amidst federal threats.
#legislation
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

I'm a detransitioner - Congress must stop hospitals' abuse of kids like me

Detransition Awareness Day highlights the experiences of young adults who regret their gender transitions and call for legislative protection against gender-affirming care for minors.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

I'm a detransitioner - Congress must stop hospitals' abuse of kids like me

Detransition Awareness Day highlights the experiences of young adults who regret their gender transitions and call for legislative protection against gender-affirming care for minors.
SF LGBT
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Health Care Providers Continue Gender-Affirming Care As Legal Battle Plays Out

Trump's executive order halts federal funding for gender-affirming care for those under 19, facing judicial challenges and impacting medical services.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

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.
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