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Catholic hospitals barred from offering gender-affirming care
Catholic health systems account for 1 in 6 acute care hospitals in the country — and in many rural areas, they are the only available hospital.
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Detransition is key to politicians’ anti-trans agenda. But what is it really like?
The 19th spoke with two detransitioners who feel harmed and used by the Trump administration, which has positioned itself as a protector of those who detransition.
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She detransitioned at 20. She’s still scared about her right to gender-affirming care.
As providers of gender-affirming care have become political targets, Ara Kareis’ own medical care has been disrupted.
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Her gender transition set her free. So did her detransition.
The joy that Adriana Del Orden feels in her body could have only come through exploring her gender. She’s tired of being told that she ruined her life.
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Detransition is rare, but it’s driving anti-trans policy anyway
Political rhetoric doesn’t capture the complexity of detransitioning — or what taking away health care means.
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Cancer killed his parents. He’s facing the same disease alone — and unhoused.
Marcus Ford, like other Black men around the country, lives with a higher risk of dying from cancer. But Medicaid cuts may take away his treatment.
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Trump plans could lower IVF costs for some — but fall short of his campaign promise
The administration said employers will be able to offer standalone insurance for fertility treatments and that one major drugmaker will offer discounts for IVF drugs.
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Anti-trans policies aren't preventing genital mutilation — they're disrupting efforts to stop it
The bipartisan movement against female genital mutilation and cutting is being co-opted by anti-trans activists, hindering urgent laws from being passed.
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Legendary transgender activist Miss Major dies at 78
Known as a surrogate mother of her community, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy leaves behind a legacy as a fierce advocate for trans and LGBTQ+ rights.
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More Americans see a future where gender-affirming care will be harder to access
A new 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll shows that the share of people who think gender-affirming care will get less accessible jumped to 38% from 20% in 2024.