Latest from Kate Sosin
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New York poised to become 21st state to get gender-neutral IDs
After a bill passed Thursday, trans and nonbinary New Yorkers will likely be able to update their IDs with "X" gender markers.
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Why you won’t see splashy Pride stories at The 19th
Even in 2021, few newsrooms employ transgender reporters full-time to cover LGBTQ+ issues. At The 19th, we know that newsrooms are better when they reflect the world around them.
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Rep. Sharice Davids new children's book aims to reflect Native, LGBTQ+ kids
"Sharice’s Big Voice" is a joyful exploration of Davids’ experience growing up Native in Kansas and a love letter to the single mother who raised her.
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Meet Seve Christian, who helped put California at the forefront of LGBTQ+ legislation
At just 25, Christian is helping Sen. Scott Wiener craft some of the most progressive LGBTQ+ legislation in the country.
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Gallup finds Americans oppose transgender sports participation, challenging past polling
The polls come as states across the nation weigh bills that would prevent transgender kids from playing on sports teams that align with their gender.
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Study: 42 percent of LGBTQ+ youth report suicidal thoughts during the pandemic
The past year has presented unprecedented challenges for LGBTQ+ people, queer youth in particular, advocates say.
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Could sex ed halt trans homicides? Some advocates say yes.
As transgender homicides surge, experts say teaching kids that an attraction to transgender people is OK could curb the crisis.
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Biden restores transgender ACA protections, ending Trump era of uncertainty
The change comes as many state legislatures are pushing restrictive anti-trans medical bills.
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Why one mother says the public fight for trans rights is worth it
Amber Briggles' vocal campaign for trans rights has made her a prime target for harassment. But for her family, the stakes are too high to stay silent.
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As Biden vows to have transgender kids’ backs, advocates want more concrete actions
Demands for more from Biden come as anti-trans bills pass in statehouses and the Equality Act remains in Congressional limbo.