/tags/lgbtq LGBTQ en-US Copyright Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:38:48 GMT /health-and-medicine/2024-08-07/sou-profs-study-says-family-support-is-crucial-for-transgender-youths-mental-health Although mental health for young people has declined in recent years across the board, young transgender people are especially at risk. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:38:48 GMT /health-and-medicine/2024-08-07/sou-profs-study-says-family-support-is-crucial-for-transgender-youths-mental-health Jane Vaughan /education/2024-08-05/as-lgbtq-library-material-comes-under-fire-california-may-ban-book-bans Fresno County is about to appoint a library review committee that critics say will censor children’s books. But a bill before the Legislature would outlaw such groups in California. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 14:12:44 GMT /education/2024-08-05/as-lgbtq-library-material-comes-under-fire-california-may-ban-book-bans Alexei Koseff /politics-government/2024-06-24/advocates-push-constitutional-amendment-to-protect-same-sex-marriage-gender-affirming-care-and-abortion-access If advocates collect enough signatures, Oregonians would consider the change in 2026. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 01:10:44 GMT /politics-government/2024-06-24/advocates-push-constitutional-amendment-to-protect-same-sex-marriage-gender-affirming-care-and-abortion-access Lauren Dake /law-and-justice/2024-04-22/judge-rejects-changing-the-name-of-californias-trans-youth-ballot-measure Supporters of a California trans youth ballot measure wanted to change the name assigned by the attorney general, but a judge said no. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:54:37 GMT /law-and-justice/2024-04-22/judge-rejects-changing-the-name-of-californias-trans-youth-ballot-measure Carolyn Jones /politics-government/2024-04-19/oregon-lgbtq-organization-calls-republican-lawmakers-reckless-for-naming-trans-student Republican lawmakers and several media outlets named a Portland high school student athlete this week, saying the student shouldn't be permitted to participate in girls sports because of their gender identity. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 23:47:44 GMT /politics-government/2024-04-19/oregon-lgbtq-organization-calls-republican-lawmakers-reckless-for-naming-trans-student Elizabeth Miller /politics-government/2024-01-05/group-to-sue-california-ag-over-title-of-ballot-initiative-to-ban-gender-affirming-care-for-trans-youth Protect Kids California said Attorney General Rob Bonta mischaracterizes their effort, which would prohibit gender-affirming care and ban trans girls from girls’ competitive sports, among other elements. Fri, 05 Jan 2024 13:16:13 GMT /politics-government/2024-01-05/group-to-sue-california-ag-over-title-of-ballot-initiative-to-ban-gender-affirming-care-for-trans-youth Kate Wolffe / CapRadio /law-and-justice/2023-12-18/malheur-county-woman-appeals-federal-ruling-in-state-gender-identity-rule-lawsuit A Malheur County woman is appealing a federal judge’s ruling against her lawsuit that challenges state adoption policies for transgender children on the basis of religious freedom. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:32:41 GMT /law-and-justice/2023-12-18/malheur-county-woman-appeals-federal-ruling-in-state-gender-identity-rule-lawsuit Ben Botkin /children-and-family/2023-11-20/oregon-pays-millions-to-place-foster-kids-in-unlicensed-short-term-rentals State officials are paying a religious nonprofit more than 100 times the amount they pay foster care parents to watch vulnerable children in unlicensed short-term rental homes. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 01:47:01 GMT /children-and-family/2023-11-20/oregon-pays-millions-to-place-foster-kids-in-unlicensed-short-term-rentals Lauren Dake /health-and-medicine/2023-08-30/california-ballot-initiative-will-seek-to-restrict-gender-affirming-care-for-trans-youth A small group of activists want California voters to decide whether transgender minors should be allowed to receive puberty blockers, hormone therapy or gender-affirming surgeries. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:50:21 GMT /health-and-medicine/2023-08-30/california-ballot-initiative-will-seek-to-restrict-gender-affirming-care-for-trans-youth Kate Wolffe / CapRadio /international-affairs/2023-08-29/uganda-starts-charging-people-under-extreme-anti-lgbtq-law-raising-execution-fears Two men in Uganda are the first to be charged with "aggravated homosexuality" under a harsh new law that carries the death penalty. Their cases highlight the threats for LGBTQ+ people in Uganda. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 23:21:45 GMT /international-affairs/2023-08-29/uganda-starts-charging-people-under-extreme-anti-lgbtq-law-raising-execution-fears Emmanuel Akinwotu