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LGBTQ+
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LGBTQ+ people of color are at risk from rising voter restrictions as federal protections falter in the Senate, advocates say
Groups are paying attention as more states introduce voting restrictions that could disproportionately harm LGBTQ+ people of color and those with disabilities.
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As hospitals face blood shortage, senators seek new donor rules for gay and bisexual men
Nearly two dozen lawmakers urged the FDA to update “its discriminatory blood donor deferral policies for men who have sex with men.”
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'It shouldn’t be this hard': Trans people face new paperwork hurdle in COVID-19 vaccination cards
Trans and nonbinary people told The 19th that the documentation process made them feel like they weren’t considered in the process.
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Lawsuits, complaints and protests are upending sexist school dress codes
Students and activists, many of them in the South, are challenging rigid dress codes that often target girls, students of color and LGBTQ+ youth.
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Anti-trans bills hurt mental health for two-thirds of LGBTQ+ youth in 2021
Many LGBTQ+ youth reported high stress, anger, and sadness last year while also struggling to access basic needs, a new poll by Morning Consult and the Trevor Project found.
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A trans woman's death in solitary confinement sparked a push for reform. The new NYC mayor could derail it.
New York Mayor Eric Adams vows to keep solitary confinement despite calls for reform after trans woman Layleen Polanco's death.
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ACA health insurance plans need more protections for LGBTQ+ people, White House says
The Department of Health and Human Services wants to restore Obama-era protections and take a step further by recognizing gender-affirming care.
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Work resumes on the nation’s only major transgender study
The data has been used by Congress, the Supreme Court and medical institutions for everything from writing legislation to creating social service programs. But the pandemic and internal turmoil threatened to thwart this latest release.
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The 19th Explains: How trans people can get help in times of poverty or crisis
Experts offer advice for trans people dealing with crisis situations — like losing their housing or employment — and for building financial resources.
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For some trans people, how family handle names and pronouns can make or break the holiday
Many face difficult decisions about what to do around the holidays. But for those whose families embrace their identities, it can bring new joy to the celebration.