Youth

California Attorney General Leads Multi-State Battle Against Trump Administration’s Efforts to Restrict Gender-Affirming Care for Youth

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SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — California Attorney General Rob Bonta has initiated a legal challenge against the Trump administration regarding the availability of gender-affirming healthcare. Filed on July 31, the lawsuit is part of a coalition of several states that aims to contest measures perceived as barriers to medical access for transgender, intersex, and nonbinary youth. The lawsuit specifically targets an executive order issued in January 2025 that is claimed to restrict the provision of crucial gender-affirming care to individuals under 19 years of age. Bonta and the coalition seek to prevent the enforcement of this … Read more

Gia Huy Receives Special Jury Award at NY Asian Film Festival for Powerful Role in ‘Skin of Youth’

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New York, NY — Vo Dien Gia Huy has garnered acclaim at the 24th New York Asian Film Festival for his captivating performance in “On Ao Tuoi Tre” (Skin of Youth), earning the Special Jury Award. Showcased in the festival’s Uncaged section, the film is celebrated for its exploration of bold and transformative narratives in Asian cinema. The North American premiere occurred on July 24, 2025, and was met with enthusiastic applause and insightful Q&A sessions from both the audience and film industry professionals. Set against the backdrop of 1990s Ho Chi Minh City, “Skin … Read more

Appeals Court Upholds Ruling, Dismissing Lawsuit Against Washington’s Trans Youth Protection Law

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OLYMPIA, Wash. — A legal challenge against a Washington state law designed to safeguard transgender youth in crisis has been dismissed by an appellate court. This ruling has significant implications for the ongoing conversation surrounding the protection of LGBTQ+ rights in the region. The law in question allows minors experiencing gender dysphoria access to certain medical treatments without parental consent, aiming to support those in urgent need of gender-affirming care. This legislative measure has been met with both praise and criticism, reflecting broader national debates over transgender rights and parental involvement in healthcare decisions. The … Read more

Explosive Lawsuit Alleges Widespread Sexual Abuse at Clayton County Youth Shelter, Rainbow House

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CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities are grappling with serious allegations of sexual abuse tied to a youth shelter in Jonesboro, as a lawsuit has been filed in Clayton County. The case involves over two dozen defendants cited in a racketeering lawsuit related to incidents at the Rainbow House youth shelter. Bryan Sutlive, the attorney representing a former resident of the shelter, revealed that the girl was placed there by state officials when she was just 13 years old in the spring of 2022. Sutlive claims that during her nearly four-month stay at Rainbow House, she … Read more