Trans Kids in the US Were Seeking Treatment Decades Before Today’s Political Battles Over Access to Health Care
These kids faced tremendous obstacles in a world where the word "transgender" didn't even exist
The Other Side of the Rainbow
Coming out to my family as transgender helped me find inner peace
Trans Moms Discuss Their Unique Parenting Challenges During the Pandemic – and What They Worry About When Things Go Back to ‘Normal’
Quarantine has been both a plus and minus for transgender parents
‘I Just Feel Like Myself’: A Nonbinary Child in Their Own Words
Nonbinary refers to people who don't see themselves as strictly male or female, or people who move between genders
Danica Roem Is Transcending Gender
Virginia's first transgender lawmaker is making it harder to deny that trans rights are human rights
Barriers to Care: Head and Neck Cancer
From getting a diagnosis to finding care, head and neck cancer can be difficult to manage
How Parents Can Support a Child Who Comes out as Trans – by Conquering Their Own Fears, Following Their Child’s Lead and Tolerating Ambiguity
Studies show that family acceptance or rejection has a big impact on a trans child's mental health and happiness
I’m a Pediatrician Who Cares for Transgender Kids – Here’s What You Need to Know About Social Support, Puberty Blockers and Other Medical Options That Improve Lives of Transgender Youth
A gender-affirmative approach and evidence-based medicine allow young transgender people to live in the world as their authentic selves
Syphilis Cases in California Drive a Record-Setting Year for STDs Nationwide
Dating apps and drug use are contributing factors, and the epidemic is reaching babies, too
The Price of Period Poverty
Too many people who menstruate struggle to afford period products
Trans Day of Visibility Offers Chance for Community to Stand in Solidarity and Support
The pandemic has made it difficult for trans people to support one another in person, or celebrate important physical changes with friends
Advocates View Health Care as Key to Driving LGBTQ Rights Conversation
Surveys show that about one-third of transgender people have been refused treatment or suffered verbal or physical abuse from a medical provider
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