Kaiser Permanente will cease gender-affirming surgeries for minors, sparking debate. Surgeries on trans youth are rare, mainly breast surgeries. Care focuses on social transition and hormone therapy for older teens. Laws protect access to care.
California Gov. Newsom faces criticism for engaging with anti-trans rhetoric concerning trans athletes and gender-affirming care. The discussion involves sports inclusion, parental rights, and conservative viewpoints.
The Supreme Court urges appeals courts in Idaho, NC, OK, WV to reconsider transgender rights decisions after Skrmetti ruling, impacting gender-affirming care access and state regulations.
The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors. Legal experts highlight ongoing battles and challenges to anti-trans laws, emphasizing continued fights for trans rights and healthcare access.
The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, sparking dissent and concern for trans youth and healthcare access. Legal challenges and political implications loom.
The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, sparking outrage and fear for transgender youth. Advocates vow to fight for their rights and access to healthcare.
Court cases threaten LGBTQ+ healthcare and preventative services under ACA, potentially empowering the Trump administration to restrict access to care and LGBTQ+ rights. Attacks on wellness treatment must stay watchful.
Iowa restricts transgender healthcare coverage under Medicaid, facing legal challenges and sparking controversy. Advocates fight for equal access and challenge discriminatory practices.
Spokane passes ordinance protecting LGBTQIA2S+ healthcare access and rights, defying national trends. The city reinforces its commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring safety and freedom for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals.
Majority support gender-affirming care, yet political divides persist. Trump's policies contrast with public opinion. Democrats are split and gender-affirming care definitions varies by age.
Pope Francis meets LGBTQ+ Catholics, signaling progress. However, Vatican's stance on gender-affirming care and marriage equality remains a challenge. Advocates emphasize mixed legacy, citing ongoing inequalities.
