Indiana - ACLU of Indiana and American Civil Liberties Union request en banc review in challenge to Indiana’s ban on care for transgender youth

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Montana - State lawyers defend ban on identity document changes for trans people

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MTPR

Helena, MT

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Indiana - Indiana ban on gender transition treatment for minors upheld by U.S. appeals court

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Kansas - As Kansas lawmakers try to ban trans care, data shows trans teens have greater mental health risks

Suzanne Perez

KMUW

Winfield, KS (r)

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Idaho - Idaho attorney general joins another lawsuit to ban gender affirming care for minors

 Andru Zodrow

KHQ.com

Elk River, ID (r)

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ezs note:  Idaho residents - I know that in your state, it's a tall climb, but please do your best to oust these nitwits.  Vote blue, from President down to dog catcher.

Kentucky - How SCOTUS case is likely to impact Kentucky’s ban on transgender health care

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LPM.org

Vanceburg, KY (r)

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New Hampshire - NH Senate Votes to Ban Trans Girls from Middle and High School Sports, Cast LGBTQ+ Curriculum as “Objectionable Material”

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New Hampshire Senate

Concord, NH

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ezs note:  New Hampshire residents - if your governor hasn't decided yet, tell em' to say NO to these stupid bills!

national/world - Judge strikes down NY county’s ban on female transgender athletes after roller derby league sues

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South Carolina - S.C. Senate approves ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

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Anderson, SC

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ezs note: South Carolinians -  if you live in one of the state senate districts that was foolish enough to vote for this bill, volunteer NOW to get them out of office!

Kansas - Kansas governor vetoes gender-affirming trans youth care ban

Kiara Alfonseca

ABC News

Topeka, KS

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national/world - Wisconsin governor vetoes transgender high school athletics ban

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ABC News

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California - California AG Files Amicus in Support of Ruling Blocking Idaho’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth

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US - 7th Circuit allows Indiana’s ban on care for transgender youth to take effect

Lauren Irwin

The Hill

Wait, it's gotta get better somewhere around here...

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PS- Oh, in case you haven't thought of it,

COME TO CONNECTICUT!!!

where life is sane.

Hochul joins chorus of opposition to Nassau’s ban on transgender athletic participation

Katelyn Cordero

Politico

Nassau County, NY (Port Washington)

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Ohio governor vetoes transgender sports, gender-affirming care ban

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ABC News

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Transgender youth in North Carolina dealing with medical “whiplash” of ban on gender-affirming care

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North Carolina Healthcare

 North Carolina

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Federal judge clears the way for a ban on medical care for transgender young people

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ABC News

Oklahoma City, OK

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ezs note:  Yeah, Oklahoma may be where "...the wavin' wheat can sure smell sweet", but if you are transgender, it still stinks.  I suggest you move to where the yahoos aren't as populous.

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Alaska education board votes to ban transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports

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Anchorage Daily News

Juneau, AK

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ezs note:  Sane Alaska residents - come to Connecticut.  Granted, it's tiny, but you needn't worry about as many dim bulbs (or broken ones) here.

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U.S. appeals court blocks Idaho’s transgender student athlete ban

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Arizona governor’s executive orders ban conversion therapy, permit transgender health care

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