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Restrictive State Laws Tied to Higher Suicide Risk for Trans Youth

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024

via Saipan Tribune (California)

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- In a finding that illustrates the damage that laws targeting transgender people can cause, new research shows that trans and nonbinary youth in

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Tim Walz’s state became a ‘trans refuge.’ Here’s what that means and how it happened

Tuesday, October 1st, 2024

via High Plains Public Radio (Texas)

As states around it were passing bathroom bills and trans health care bans, Minnesota, under Gov. Tim Walz, went in the other direction, protecting transgender rights.

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Anti-trans laws led to ‘startling’ jump in suicide attempts among trans youth, study shows

Monday, September 30th, 2024

via San Francisco Chronicle (California)

This is the first study of its kind to show a definitive link between anti-transgender legislation and suicide risk.

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More Trans Teens Attempted Suicide After States Passed Anti-Trans Laws, Study Shows

Sunday, September 29th, 2024

via KQED (California)

The peer-reviewed study published in the journal Nature Human Behavior looked at survey data from young people in 19 states, comparing rates of suicide attempts before and after bans passed.

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Second school forfeits volleyball match to San Jose State in apparent protest against NCAA rules

Saturday, September 28th, 2024

via San Francisco Chronicle (California)

Boise State announced Friday afternoon that it would not play its scheduled game against San Jose State at 2 p.m. Saturday.

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All Alaska schools need instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity • Alaska Beacon

Friday, September 27th, 2024

via Alaska Beacon (Alaska)

A commentary author writes that it is unrealistic to expect students to respect LGBT people without educating them with reputable sources.

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Laws target gender-nonconforming Idaho residents. Here’s what they want you to know

Thursday, September 26th, 2024

via Idaho Statesman (Idaho)

Transgender Idahoans described themselves as 'trapped,' 'stuck,' and 'waiting' to be who they are when they conformed to their sex assigned at birth.

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At Moms for Liberty’s national summit, a singular focus on anti-trans issues

Wednesday, September 25th, 2024

via The Daily Gazette (New York)

The Hechinger Report covers details about the Moms for Liberty national summit, with anti-trans issues as the focus.

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‘I want to exist’: Three days at a Texas summer camp for LGBTQ kids.

Monday, September 23rd, 2024

via San Antonio Express-News (Texas)

At a retreat in North Texas, the campers played games, laughed, joked and reveled in the company of other LGBTQ kids.

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North Carolina governor candidate Mark Robinson to headline Sept. 29 North Shore GOP fundraiser. And why?

Friday, September 20th, 2024

via Chicago Sun-Times (Illinois)

Lake County Republican chairman Keith Brin told the Sun-Times, 'I wouldn't have invited Mark Robinson to come here in the first place. That's not our focus in Lake County as Republicans. I do think Mark Robinson has a tremendous amount to answer for, given what's come to light.'

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FAIR Wisconsin and GSAFE file complaint against Kettle Moraine School District over Title IX • Wisconsin Examiner

Tuesday, September 10th, 2024

via Wisconsin Examiner (Wisconsin)

The joint complaint by FAIR Wisconsin and GSAFE was filed with the Office for Civil Rights at the United States Department of Education.

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Fair Wisconsin and GSAFE: File federal complaint detailing hostile environment fostered by school board

Monday, September 9th, 2024

via WisPolitics.com (Wisconsin)

Fair Wisconsin and GSAFE today filed a joint complaint to the Office for Civil Rights at the United States Department of Education in support of trans and nonbinary students, educators, staff, and…

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Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Miller-Meeks tailgate

Saturday, September 7th, 2024

via The Gazette (Iowa)

Four protesters interrupted the event, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and condemning Miller-Meeks' support for Israel's war. They were removed from the event, with two being briefly detained. The annual political fundraiser celebrated Republican wins in the state.

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Anti-trans violence is coming for cisgender women of color, advocates say

Saturday, August 31st, 2024

via The Salt Lake Tribune (Utah)

The anti-transgender hatred directed at Imane Khelif — and the narrow beliefs about femininity being projected onto her — are part of how anti-trans rhetoric fuels violence towards women of color, including cisgender women, experts told The 19th.

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State Rep. Shawn Thierry switches to GOP, says Democratic Party has ‘lost its way’

Friday, August 30th, 2024

via The Texas Tribune (Texas)

The Houston Democrat lost her seat amid backlash from primary voters over her support for a GOP bill barring transition-related care for minors.

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Three days at a safe place for LGBTQ kids in Texas: ‘I want to exist’

Thursday, August 29th, 2024

via San Antonio Express-News (Texas)

For three days in June, LGBTQ children attended one of the few summer camps in Texas where they could, unapologetically, be themselves.

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Patchwork of new Title IX rules are in effect with no end in sight

Thursday, August 29th, 2024

via NM Political Report (New Mexico)

Thanks to court challenges by conservative groups and Republican-led states, six schools in New Mexico - three colleges and three K-12 - cannot implement Biden's Title IX rules to expand protections…

LGBTQ+, Parent Involvement

Far right spins NY abortion rights amendment as ploy to get trans kids in girls’ sports

Wednesday, August 28th, 2024

via Gothamist (New York)

Supporters of the amendment worry its vague language has opened the door to misinformation.

Book Bans, LGBTQ+, Parent Involvement

Some CT schools say they won’t meet law requiring free tampons in boys, girls, all-gender bathrooms

Sunday, August 25th, 2024

via New Haven Register (Connecticut)

Some schools are concerned about vandalism the likes of which Brookfield High School experienced when a boys tampon dispenser was destroyed.

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