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Orion Rummler
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‘When do we get to shine?’ Black trans men discuss leadership, self-love and showing up for themselves
The 19th joined eight Black trans men at a leadership workshop outside Atlanta. They shared similar visions of what community should be.
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The 19th Explains: Everything you need to know about gender-affirming care
As misinformation about gender-affirming care has grown more rampant, The 19th has sought answers to some common questions.
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Judge blocks Arkansas’ blanket ban on gender-affirming care for minors
LGBTQ+ legal experts believe that the decision will set precedent for other lawsuits in states restricting gender-affirming care.
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Lawmakers in blue states are linking protections for abortion and gender-affirming care
The push for “shield” bills reflects a growing recognition that the concept of bodily autonomy and the ability of doctors to make decisions with their patients links the two issues.
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Americans are divided on gender identity, pronouns and whether schools should discuss them, survey finds
An overall “unfamiliarity” with LGBTQ+ communities could be contributing to hardened views on the issues in schools and beyond, PRRI CEO Melissa Deckman said.
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Allyship, the emotional challenge of LGBTQ+ coverage — and why it will cost $5 to wish us happy Pride
The 19th’s LGBTQ+ reporters Kate Sosin and Orion Rummler join story editor Karen Hawkins to kick off our Pride Month coverage with a wide-ranging conversation and shakedown plans.
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ACLU sues over Nebraska law that combines restrictions on gender-affirming care and abortion
The law allowed a 12-week abortion ban to take effect immediately and sets limits on gender-affirming care for youth to take effect in October.
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Anti-trans laws are targeting autistic youth and those with mental health conditions
States are suggesting doctors withhold gender-affirming care from autistic youth or to ensure symptoms of depression and ADHD are “resolved."
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Lawmakers are being silenced for speaking out against anti-trans bills
State Rep. Zooey Zephyr's silencing is the latest example of a steadily growing trend: lawmakers under fire for backing LGBTQ+ rights.
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Florida expands classroom ‘Don’t Say Gay’ restrictions up to 12th grade
Florida’s Department of Education voted to expand the state’s law banning classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity through 12th grade, as more anti-LGBTQ+ bills advance through the statehouse.