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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

Colorado Introduces Bill to Safeguard Transgender and Non-Binary Rights, Filling Key Gap in Anti-Bias Laws

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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Colorado lawmakers have introduced a bill to strengthen protections for transgender and non-binary individuals within the state’s anti-bias and harassment laws. The proposed legislation, known as Senate Bill 189, aims to address a crucial gap in current statutes by explicitly targeting gender identity and expression as grounds for addressing harassment and intimidation. Supporters of the bill argue that it is a necessary step towards fostering inclusivity and countering anti-trans rhetoric. On April 1st, the bill will undergo its first committee hearing. The Gender-Related Bias-Motivated Crimes Bill, SB24-189, seeks to provide comprehensive … Read more