A patient who came to regret the top surgery she got as a teen won a $2 million malpractice suit. Then, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons clarified its position that surgery is not recommended for transgender minors.
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U.S. bishops officially ban gender-affirming care at Catholic hospitals
The bishops’ decision formalizes a yearslong process for the U.S. church to address transgender health care. They also approved a special message on immigration, expressing concern over enforcement and conditions in detention centers.
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Feds investigate hospitals over religious exemptions from gender-affirming care
A physician assistant claimed she was fired by a Michigan hospital for seeking a religious exemption regarding gender-affirming care. Now the federal government is also investigating.
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Why religious leaders are divided on transgender rights
When Kansas became the 26th state to ban gender-affirming medical care for teens, the Catholic Church and Southern Baptist Convention cheered the move. But not all faith leaders agree.
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A 2nd U.S. judge pauses Trump’s order against gender-affirming care for trans youth
A second federal judge paused President Trump’s executive order halting federal support for gender-affirming care for transgender youth under 19.
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Trump signs an order restricting gender-affirming care for minors
President Trump signed an executive order seeking to end gender-affirming medical treatments for children and teenagers under the age of 19.
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Amid threats to LGBTQ rights, a trans health advocate is seeking out community
In the wee hours of Nov. 6, Volta Tran was up watching the election returns. By 2 or 3 a.m., it became clear to her that Trump was coming out ahead. “It felt like a repeat of 2016, of course,” she said. “I felt, not numb to it, but I felt … I felt familiarity.” […]
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How can members of the local LGBTQ community prepare for a second Trump term?
As Donald Trump prepares for his second term in the White House, Sarah Austin, staff attorney with GLAD Law, spoke with Luis Hernandez about possible threats to LGBTQ rights, and what members of the local LGBTQ community can do to prepare. Interview highlights: On possible threats to LGBTQ rights: Sarah Austin: I think it’s very […]
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Supreme Court hears challenge to law banning gender-affirming care for trans kids
At issue is a Tennessee law that bans access to hormones, puberty blockers, and other treatments for trans kids in the state.
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Minnesota is a refuge for trans health care. Here’s how doctors are meeting the need
As more states ban gender care for youth, doctors and clinics in Minnesota are building up capacity to help the influx of trans patients who are traveling or moving to the state for care.
