/tags/transgender-issues transgender issues en-US Copyright Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:48:44 GMT /education/2025-03-31/california-not-backing-down-on-trans-student-privacy-despite-trumps-threat-to-yank-funding Last year California passed a law that prohibits schools from requiring staff to notify parents if a student identifies as transgender. The U.S. Department of Education alleges the law violates parents’ rights. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:48:44 GMT /education/2025-03-31/california-not-backing-down-on-trans-student-privacy-despite-trumps-threat-to-yank-funding Carolyn Jones /politics-government/2025-03-07/lgbtq-advocates-push-back-on-newsoms-remarks-about-transgender-athletes Advocates for California’s LGBTQ+ community are pushing back on Governor Gavin Newsom after he made comments indicating he doesn’t support transgender athletes playing on sports teams that match their gender identity. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:35:17 GMT /politics-government/2025-03-07/lgbtq-advocates-push-back-on-newsoms-remarks-about-transgender-athletes Laura Fitzgerald /health-and-medicine/2025-01-06/how-oregon-health-officials-are-preparing-for-change-under-trump Oregonians’ health care could face more change than most states under the new federal administration, and Dr. Sejal Hathi, director of the state health authority, said officials are preparing to respond quickly as things happen. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:25:44 GMT /health-and-medicine/2025-01-06/how-oregon-health-officials-are-preparing-for-change-under-trump Nick Budnick /education/2024-12-24/california-bans-schools-from-forcing-teachers-to-out-lgbtq-students New California law prevents schools from requiring staff to notify parents if a student identifies as LGBTQ. It’s in response to some districts requiring staff to notify parents when students identify as a gender other than what’s in their official files. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:46:09 GMT /education/2024-12-24/california-bans-schools-from-forcing-teachers-to-out-lgbtq-students Carolyn Jones /health-and-medicine/2024-12-22/oregon-officials-experts-grappled-behind-the-scenes-with-youth-gender-affirming-care-guideline Records show how state medical advisors decided questions around youth transgender care were outweighed by a state law ensuring access. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 15:36:56 GMT /health-and-medicine/2024-12-22/oregon-officials-experts-grappled-behind-the-scenes-with-youth-gender-affirming-care-guideline Jake Thomas /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2024-12-13/mon-9-25-how-should-adults-treat-americas-youth Book reveals first-hand accounts of teens struggling to navigate environments in which they are surrounded by hostility. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 18:02:00 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2024-12-13/mon-9-25-how-should-adults-treat-americas-youth Mike Green, Natalie Golay /health-and-medicine/2024-08-07/sou-profs-study-says-family-support-is-crucial-for-transgender-youths-mental-health Although mental health for young people has declined in recent years across the board, young transgender people are especially at risk. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:38:48 GMT /health-and-medicine/2024-08-07/sou-profs-study-says-family-support-is-crucial-for-transgender-youths-mental-health Jane Vaughan /law-and-justice/2024-06-03/grants-pass-educators-take-free-speech-suit-to-9th-circuit A federal appeals court heard oral arguments on Monday to reinstate a lawsuit by two educators against Grants Pass School District 7. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:58:01 GMT /law-and-justice/2024-06-03/grants-pass-educators-take-free-speech-suit-to-9th-circuit Justin Higginbottom /politics-government/2024-01-05/group-to-sue-california-ag-over-title-of-ballot-initiative-to-ban-gender-affirming-care-for-trans-youth Protect Kids California said Attorney General Rob Bonta mischaracterizes their effort, which would prohibit gender-affirming care and ban trans girls from girls’ competitive sports, among other elements. Fri, 05 Jan 2024 13:16:13 GMT /politics-government/2024-01-05/group-to-sue-california-ag-over-title-of-ballot-initiative-to-ban-gender-affirming-care-for-trans-youth Kate Wolffe / CapRadio /health-and-medicine/2023-08-30/california-ballot-initiative-will-seek-to-restrict-gender-affirming-care-for-trans-youth A small group of activists want California voters to decide whether transgender minors should be allowed to receive puberty blockers, hormone therapy or gender-affirming surgeries. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:50:21 GMT /health-and-medicine/2023-08-30/california-ballot-initiative-will-seek-to-restrict-gender-affirming-care-for-trans-youth Kate Wolffe / CapRadio