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A demonstration poster that reads 鈥淲e Have Always Been Here! We Aren鈥檛 Going Anywhere! We Won鈥檛 Be Erased.鈥�

Feb 8, 2022

Transgender and Non-Binary Leaders Tell Federal Court Trans People Deserve Joy at Any Age

A guard tower over the fence at a correctional health care facility.

Jan 31, 2022

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is Still Delaying My Health Care, Despite a Court Order

A transgender woman in a hospital gown speaking to her doctor, a transgender man, in an exam room

Jul 15, 2021

Five Things to Know About Gender-Affirming Health Care

Brook Dennis, a 9-year-old transgender girl in Arkansas, is seen with her parents

May 25, 2021

We鈥檙e Suing Arkansas Over its Ban on Health Care for Trans Youth

A demonstrator holding a sign with the text "Stop HB1570."

Apr 15, 2021

Special Report: Chase Strangio on the Legislative Assault on Trans Youth

Apr 7, 2021

Special Report: Chase Strangio on the Legislative Assault on Trans Youth

Demonstrators protesting anti-trans bills.

Apr 1, 2021

Doctors Agree: Gender-Affirming Care is Life-Saving Care

Mar 4, 2020

Trans People Belong

Photo of Evan Minton sitting on a couch in an office.

Feb 27, 2020

A Hospital Refused to Provide Medically Necessary Surgery Because I Am Transgender

Protesters hold signs at a rally in support of transgender youth

Jan 16, 2020

Lawmakers Playing Politics with Trans Kids鈥� Lives at the Start of the Decade

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News & Commentary about Transgender People and Health Care