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LGBTQ+
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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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Newly elected trans state lawmakers reflect on record year of anti-trans bills
Rep. Stephanie Byers of Kansas, Sen. Sarah McBride of Delaware and Rep. Taylor Small of Vermont entered office during a year of record anti-trans bills. They’re advocating for policies that help LGBTQ+ people.
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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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ACLU sues Arkansas over ban on gender-affirming health care
The ACLU is taking the lead on legal action against legislation that prevents doctors from providing gender-affirming care to young clients.
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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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Democratic lawmakers urge Biden to act on gender-neutral federal IDs
The administration promised to allow nonbinary and intersex people to get passports that reflect their gender identities. Rep. Ro Khanna told The 19th an executive order is a “good first step.”
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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.