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For trans Texans and their families, another special session means another fight to exist
Transgender kids’ sports and gender-affirming care access are a top priority for Texas’ third special legislative session that began on Monday. Trans Texans and their families tell The 19th they’ve had enough.
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Texas is pushing the most anti-trans bills in the country. Advocates fear deadly consequences.
Though more research is needed, as greater numbers of anti-trans bills have been introduced across more states within the last two years, more trans homicides have taken place in those states.
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Human Rights Campaign fires leader as Cuomo fallout spreads through advocacy communities
HRC’s Alphonso David was one of several advocates who advised Cuomo's team on sexual harassment allegations. Two leaders at Time’s Up resigned last month.
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Advocates fear Texas abortion ban could impact LGBTQ+ health care
Planned Parenthoods have long provided hormones, cancer screenings and some of the only gender-affirming care in parts of Texas. If they close, LGBTQ+ people could have few options.
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LGBTQ+ people of color face greatest risk from spike in hate crimes. Why doesn't FBI data include them?
Across the nation, more hate crimes were reported in 2020 than in any year since 2008. Advocates say federal data is missing crucial context that keeps resources from those at the greatest risk.
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Demi Lovato on being nonbinary: 'This is who I am, take it or leave it.'
Lovato talked to The 19th about publicly sharing their nonbinary identity and being their most authentic self — without needing to be validated by others.
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Meet the first trans women of color to teach at Harvard Law
Anya Marino and Alejandra Caraballo talk about the barriers that can systematically block a community from excelling in, or even entering the legal field.
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Billie Jean King wants you to be “All In” on your authentic self
The pioneering tennis player and advocate for equity in sports talked to The 19th about her new autobiography and changing the game.
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Rachel Levine on facing transphobia: ‘I am really able to channel that emotion into my work’
Levine, the first transgender person to ever be confirmed by the U.S. Senate to a Cabinet-level position, said she harnesses the transphobia she has experienced and uses it to help people.
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Human Rights Campaign leader Alphonso David faces internal crisis of confidence over Cuomo scandal
The president of the country’s largest LGBTQ+ organization was set to celebrate his two-year anniversary with a splashy media campaign. Now, his actions have prompted an internal review