AntiTransgender

Study Finds Rise in Suicide Attempts Among Youths Linked to Anti-Transgender Legislation

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Austin, Texas — A recent study has shown that anti-transgender legislation may be contributing to an increase in suicide attempts among transgender youths. Researchers suggest that these laws, which often restrict access to gender-affirming care and limit participation in sports, contribute to a climate of exclusion and discrimination against transgender individuals. The study in question analyzed the effects of such legislation in states across the country and found a clear correlation: in states with restrictive anti-transgender laws, there was a significant increase in reported suicide attempts among transgender teens. The data underscore the mental health … Read more

Republican Attorneys General Appeal to Supreme Court to Maintain Anti-Transgender Sports Legislation

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Washington, D.C. – A group of Republican attorneys general is urging the Supreme Court to support laws in various states that prohibit transgender girls and women from participating in female sports teams. Advocates for these laws argue that they are necessary to preserve fair competition and opportunities for cisgender females in athletics. The push comes as several states, including Idaho, have enacted laws aimed at limiting transgender participation in sports aligning with their gender identity. The movement underscores a broader national debate on gender identity in sports and the role of legislation in this personal … Read more