Trans Lawmakers Criticize White House For Comments On Trans Youth

Trans Lawmakers Criticize White House For Comments On Trans Youth

Several prominent LGBTQ+ advocates and a dozen transgender lawmakers have criticized the Biden administration for its recent statement that gender-affirming surgeries should only be allowed for transgender adults. “These are deeply personal decisions and we believe these surgeries should be limited to adults,” a White House spokesperson said in an email to The 19th last … Read more

Danielle Smith believes Alberta UCP policies on trans youth are ‘supportive’

Danielle Smith believes Alberta UCP policies on trans youth are ‘supportive’

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith stood behind her government’s recently announced policies regarding transgender youth, gender-affirming care, sex education and parental notification. In a news conference Thursday, Smith said she believes the suite of policies and guidelines, announced on Wednesday afternoon through a video shared on social media, “struck the right balance.” The policy includes a … Read more

Ohio Governor Bans All Gender-Affirming Surgeries For Minors

Ohio Governor Bans All Gender-Affirming Surgeries For Minors

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued an executive order Friday that will ban all gender-affirming surgeries for minors. The Republican also announced new administrative rules for transgender youth and adults seeking care in the state. DeWine’s order comes a week after he vetoed House Bill 68, which would have banned all gender-affirming care for minors, including … Read more

Judge Temporarily Blocks Idaho’s Ban On Transgender Youth Health Care

Judge Temporarily Blocks Idaho’s Ban On Transgender Youth Health Care

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