A Kansas Republican voted for a gender-affirming care ban. But then she flipped.
The GOP-dominated state legislature has enacted a number of anti-trans bills over the governor’s veto. Here’s why one this year failed.
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Where does the Supreme Court stand on gender-affirming care bans?
The justices have yet to take up a case on whether statewide bans on transgender health care are unconstitutional. But an upcoming Tennessee lawsuit could be pivotal.
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Biden administration strengthens health care protections for LGBTQ+ Americans
New rules prohibit discrimination by doctors, Medicaid and health insurance plans — but make religious exemptions easier to obtain.
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Incarcerated trans women won sweeping prison reforms in Colorado. It could be a model for other states.
The state signed a legal agreement meant to make prisons safer for transgender women, who are often the targets of violence and harassment.
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Many trans Americans are living in fear. But LGBTQ+ advocates see a reprieve in statehouses.
The number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills being signed into law has shifted in the last year, leaving advocates feeling “cautiously optimistic” over a turning of the legislative tide.
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'You should play': Black LGBTQ+ leaders applaud Dawn Staley for defending transgender athletes
Support from the South Carolina women's basketball coach is 'absolutely critical' as trans participation in sports is politically targeted, advocates say.
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Florida’s rule against updating gender on driver’s licenses may violate federal law
Democrats in Congress and several legal experts believe that Florida’s rule likely takes the state out of compliance with the Real ID Act.
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Alabama judge unseals report accusing top LGBTQ+ rights attorneys of improper judge shopping
The report is related to lawsuits brought against Alabama’s 2022 ban on gender-affirming health care for trans youth.
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Unfilled prescriptions, missed checkups and loneliness: Experts worry about health consequences from states’ anti-LGBTQ+ moves
Most of the extreme bills have failed to pass, but trans adults are watching statehouses with heightened anxiety.
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In Florida, parents of LGBTQ+ youth are hopeful for the first time in a long time
After years of legal restrictions, families and advocates see relief in a settlement that set boundaries for the state’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law.