AntiTrans

Study Reveals Sharp Rise in Suicide Attempts Among Trans and Nonbinary Youth Following Anti-Trans Legislation

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A recent study has spotlighted a stark reality: the enactment of anti-transgender legislation in the United States correlates significantly with an increase in suicide attempts among transgender and nonbinary youth. This demographic, while only representing a small fraction of the overall population, has frequently found itself at the center of heated legislative debates which appear to have dire consequences. Published in the journal Nature Human Behavior, the research analyzed data from 2018 to 2022 during which 48 anti-trans laws were passed across 19 states. These laws covered a range of prohibitions, from restrictions on trans-specific … Read more

Exploring the Broad Impact of Anti-Trans Legislation on Society

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Washington, D.C. — As states across the United States propose and pass legislation targeting transgender individuals, particularly transgender youth, critics argue that these laws could have far-reaching implications for all citizens, threatening general healthcare access, jeopardizing privacy, and undermining parental rights. States like Texas and Alabama have been at the forefront of implementing these regulations which, among other stipulations, ban gender-affirming treatments for transgender minors — a measure that has sparked intense debate and legal battles. These laws, advocates point out, do not operate in isolation and could inadvertently set precedents that stretch well beyond … Read more