Oregon's HB2002 is one of the strongest trans-protective laws moving anywhere in the United States. Last night, Oregon's House passed it
"Plaintiffs’ requested relief would require this Court to interfere with legislative authority in a manner that exceeds its authority"
“I want to assure the community and the city council that we are taking every possible step to prevent similar incidents from happening”
Emergency rule would’ve gone into effect Monday if judge hadn’t placed temporary restraining order barring enforcement
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, LA Blade columnist Rose Montoya chats about two deeply related personal issues
Republican-majority legislature overrides Gov. Kelly’s veto to pass far-reaching ban & could put federal funding for state programs at risk
“The governor loves his family & values their perspectives. Our office will not discuss private conversations”
Outside of LGBTQ circles, the issues impeding SOGI data collection had largely flown under the radar until the COVID pandemic hit in 2020
Creates high financial risks for doctors & health insurers- they’d stop providing or covering gender-affirming care even for adults
A bill targeting most transition care was advanced by the Texas Senate. This could make it virtually impossible to get gender affirming care