/tags/transgender-issues transgender issues 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 /law-and-justice/2024-06-03/grants-pass-educators-take-free-speech-suit-to-9th-circuit A federal appeals court heard oral arguments on Monday to reinstate a lawsuit by two educators against Grants Pass School District 7. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:58:01 GMT /law-and-justice/2024-06-03/grants-pass-educators-take-free-speech-suit-to-9th-circuit Justin Higginbottom /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 /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 /law-and-justice/2023-08-17/court-hears-arguments-in-challenge-of-oregon-gender-identity-rule A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday in a Malheur County woman’s challenge to state adoption policies in a lawsuit that will test the balance of religious freedom and protections for transgender children. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:32:45 GMT /law-and-justice/2023-08-17/court-hears-arguments-in-challenge-of-oregon-gender-identity-rule Ben Botkin /health-and-medicine/2023-08-16/oregon-abortion-and-hospital-staffing-bills-become-law House Bill 2002, which shores up access to abortions and gender-affirming health care, was a key driver of the Senate Republicans walkout last session. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:55:05 GMT /health-and-medicine/2023-08-16/oregon-abortion-and-hospital-staffing-bills-become-law Ben Botkin /politics-government/2023-05-02/oregon-house-passes-sweeping-bill-to-guarantee-access-to-abortion-gender-affirming-care The bill stands in opposition to legislation in Republican-led states blocking access and criminalizing care Tue, 02 May 2023 12:53:59 GMT /politics-government/2023-05-02/oregon-house-passes-sweeping-bill-to-guarantee-access-to-abortion-gender-affirming-care Julia Shumway /politics-government/2023-04-05/oregon-bill-on-abortion-gender-affirming-care-clears-first-hurdle A sweeping bill intended to guarantee access to abortion and gender-affirming care cleared its first legislative hurdle Monday after a tense discussion that foreshadowed future charged debate in the full Legislature. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 12:39:57 GMT /politics-government/2023-04-05/oregon-bill-on-abortion-gender-affirming-care-clears-first-hurdle Julia Shumway /health-and-medicine/2023-01-15/doctors-at-uc-hospitals-want-stronger-protections-in-contracts-with-faith-based-hospitals The University of California’s health system is renewing contracts with hundreds of outside hospitals and clinics — many with religious affiliations. Sun, 15 Jan 2023 16:29:51 GMT /health-and-medicine/2023-01-15/doctors-at-uc-hospitals-want-stronger-protections-in-contracts-with-faith-based-hospitals Annie Sciacca / KHN /education/2023-01-02/how-new-title-ix-rules-could-affect-californias-transgender-and-nonbinary-students New Title IX rules barring gender discrimination could put more responsibility on colleges to protect transgender and nonbinary students. But those students say creating welcoming campuses will require more than just policy. Mon, 02 Jan 2023 13:39:08 GMT /education/2023-01-02/how-new-title-ix-rules-could-affect-californias-transgender-and-nonbinary-students Zaeem Shaikh