“I think it's mainly an attack on their existence- I don't know what's the problem with someone feeling they were born in the wrong body”
Major medical groups, like the American Medical Association, generally oppose legislation that bans or criminalizes gender-affirming care
While not all transgender people want or need surgery, it can often be inaccessible or unaffordable to those that do
In Alabama and Idaho, local news outlets largely fail to check misinformation behind bills to ban health care for trans youth
"I don't think biological boys should compete in women's sports — we have to protect women's sports. That's the bottom line"
Tensions and issues regarding the LGBTQ+ student population in the district's schools has been a reoccurring situation
"Judge Meachum’s ruling that the policy is likely unconstitutional & may not be enforced brings welcome relief to the parents & children"
60 major companies – including Apple, Google and Meta (Facebook) – said attempt to criminalize Trans healthcare goes against their values
Paxton called the guidance a “misinterpretation” of the law & says that such procedures can, in fact, constitute ‘child abuse’”
"When we have the Legislature in the state of Florida, curtailing First Amendment rights, I’m sorry- That is wrong. Period"