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
At times, Texas state troopers had to physically separate pro-Trans protestors and Infowars host Owen Shroyer
"I don't think biological boys should compete in women's sports — we have to protect women's sports. That's the bottom line"
"Judge Meachum’s ruling that the policy is likely unconstitutional & may not be enforced brings welcome relief to the parents & children"
Paxton called the guidance a “misinterpretation” of the law & says that such procedures can, in fact, constitute ‘child abuse’”
The Republican sponsored legislation would make it a felony to provide minors with hormones, puberty blockers or gender-affirming surgery
LGBTQ+ youth and advocates have railed against the legislation, with thousands of students across the state staging a walkout protest
Critics allege citizens could be held liable for tens of thousands of dollars in fines simply for expressing their religious/Christian beliefs
“By voting yes on House Bill 675, you are voting to kill me and other kids just like me,” said Eve Devitt, 16
