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'It’s just been a living nightmare': Texas House passes anti-trans bill, and families struggle to cope
The legislation requires trans students to join single-gender teams according to what is on their original birth certificate, rather than one that was modified after transition
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‘It’s not like we’re helpless’: Schools must protect LGBTQ+ students from bullying, experts say
Schools still have not done enough to stop the bullying, despite years of evidence showing LGBTQ+ kids are at greater risk, experts and advocates told The 19th.
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School districts have begun banning Pride flags as political speech
Experts and advocates say forcing teachers to take down Pride flags could hurt students’ wellbeing and make them feel like they have nowhere safe to turn.
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The Census Bureau’s first ever data on LGBTQ+ people indicates deep disparities
Sexual orientation and gender identity were added to the U.S. Census Bureau’s survey of the pandemic this summer — the first time a national government survey has captured the LGBTQ+ economic experience.
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Cancer, danger, harassment: Women and nonbinary firefighters detail the unique risks they face
These issues matter all the more in a field experiencing persistent personnel shortages as states battle record wildfires.
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For trans Texans and their families, another special session means another fight to exist
Transgender kids’ sports and gender-affirming care access are a top priority for Texas’ third special legislative session that began on Monday. Trans Texans and their families tell The 19th they’ve had enough.
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The 19th Explains: What parents need to know about the Pfizer vaccine’s safety in 5- to 11-year-olds
The 19th spoke with public health experts (who are also moms) about what parents should know as the Pfizer and BioNTech becomes available for children ages 5 to 11.
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Texas is pushing the most anti-trans bills in the country. Advocates fear deadly consequences.
Though more research is needed, as greater numbers of anti-trans bills have been introduced across more states within the last two years, more trans homicides have taken place in those states.
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The 19th Explains: What to know about Texas’ abortion law
A federal judge has halted enforcement of Texas' law, which effectively banned abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
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Advancing voter restrictions could jeopardize political influence of women of color
Texas’ massive bill to implement voting restrictions is heading to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. Eighteen states across the U.S. have passed similar legislation this year.