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“This past week, the Cass literature review for the UK’s National Health Service for transgender youth was completed after four years in development. Although touted as independent, it was anything but. Dr. Hillary Cass consulted with far-right religious anti-trans activists like Patrick Hunter, and took cues on how to ban trans health care from Florida’s rigged process. “The results were predictable: it effectively recommends banning transition related care for anyone under the age of 25. Because of backlogs in the NHS system, this means that transgender people cannot even begin applying ..read more

“The reality unfolding in Florida today is just a microcosm of what the United States could look like if Donald Trump were to be elected president this November, according to a nearly 1,000-page document that lays out goals and recommendations for a conservative president. The ‘Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise,’ better known as Project 2025, draws upon many of the current state-level anti-LGBTQ+ laws and policies and expands them to the national stage by any means necessary.” “Authored by former Trump officials and dozens of right-wing organizations including the Heritage ..read more

"A bill that would require schools to have separate showers for transgender students so that other students aren’t exposed to them is on the way to Gov. Katie Hobbs’ desk after the Senate gave it final approval on Wednesday. "The measure sponsored by Sen. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, would require schools provide a single-occupancy shower room or a shower set aside for employees to anyone requesting one in writing. "Despite the proposed law making no mention of transgender students showering with students of the sex they identify with, Kavanagh made clear it was aimed at those student ..read more

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"The only non-binary member of Oklahoma's legislature looks at a year since they were censured by their colleagues - and the aftermath of the death of an Oklahoma student after a fight at school." submitted by /u/onnake [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

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"The Swedish parliament passed a law Wednesday lowering the age required for people to legally change their gender from 18 to 16. "Young people under 18 will still need approval from a guardian, a doctor, and the National Board of Health and Welfare. "However, a gender dysphoria diagnosis — defined by medical professionals as psychological distress experienced by those whose gender expression does not match their gender identity — will no longer be required." "Denmark, Norway, Finland and Spain are among countries that already have similar laws." "Last Friday, German lawmakers approved a ..read more

Some fantastic news from Western Australia, which had Australia’s only regime in which a board of people got to decide whether to recognise your transition or not. This anachronism is now gone, and while it’s still far from ideal, it’s a substantial step forward in a world that’s sliding backwards… submitted by /u/ImposssiblePrincesss [visit reddit] [comments ..read more