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Mace confronts Jacobs on House floor regarding ‘breast jobs as gender-affirming care’ remark

Mace confronts Jacobs on House floor regarding 'breast jobs as gender-affirming care' remark

Contentious Exchange in House Over Gender-Affirming Care On Wednesday, a heated exchange erupted on the House floor between Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) and Rep. Sarah Jacobs (D-Calif.) regarding comments made about breast enhancement being categorized as gender-affirming care. This clash occurred during discussions about amendments to the annual defense appropriations bill, where Mace was advocating […]

University of Michigan may be acting unlawfully by stopping gender-affirming care, according to the state attorney general.

University of Michigan may be acting unlawfully by stopping gender-affirming care, according to the state attorney general.

Michigan AG Criticizes University of Michigan’s Halt on Gender-Affirming Care Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has publicly condemned the University of Michigan hospital system’s recent decision to stop providing gender-affirming care for transgender youth, referring to the action as “ward disease” and possibly “illegal.” On Monday, Michigan Medicine announced it would cease all gender-affirming care […]

Court permits Arkansas to implement ban on gender-affirming care

Court permits Arkansas to implement ban on gender-affirming care

A federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that Arkansas can proceed with a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, which had been put in place in 2021. This decision overturns a previous ruling deemed unconstitutional by a lower court, especially following a Supreme Court ruling in June. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stated […]

Federal court supports Oklahoma law prohibiting gender-affirming treatment for minors

Federal court supports Oklahoma law prohibiting gender-affirming treatment for minors

A federal appeals court affirmed an Oklahoma law on Wednesday that prohibits gender-affirming care for minors. This decision aligns with a previous ruling from the Supreme Court regarding similar legislation in Tennessee. The law, known as Oklahoma Senate Bill 613, was enacted by a Republican majority in the state legislature and signed by Governor Kevin […]

States with Democratic leadership oppose Trump’s limits on gender-affirming care.

States with Democratic leadership oppose Trump's limits on gender-affirming care.

A group of over a dozen Democratic attorneys announced a lawsuit on Friday against actions taken by President Trump’s administration that significantly limit access to gender-affirming healthcare for individuals under 19. The suit was filed in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts, targeting three specific directives. One of these is a Presidential […]

Jamie Lee Curtis, an advocate for gender-affirming surgery, claims the cosmetic surgery industry is committing ‘genocide’ against women.

Jamie Lee Curtis, an advocate for gender-affirming surgery, claims the cosmetic surgery industry is committing 'genocide' against women.

Jamie Lee Curtis Critiques Cosmetic Surgery Industry Jamie Lee Curtis, an advocate for “gender-affirming” surgery, has expressed strong criticism towards the cosmetic surgery industry, characterizing its impact on women as a form of “genocide.” She highlights a shift towards an influencer-like standard of beauty, which often includes enhancements like lip fillers, and claims that this […]

Kaiser Permanente will temporarily stop gender-affirming surgeries for patients younger than 19.

Kaiser Permanente will temporarily stop gender-affirming surgeries for patients younger than 19.

Kaiser Permanente announced plans to halt gender-affirming surgeries for individuals under 19, starting next month. The nonprofit health organization, based in Oakland, California, and serving over 12 million members across eight states, cited a shifting “legal and regulatory environment” around gender-affirming care, particularly in light of recent actions by the Trump administration aimed at restricting […]

New Hampshire legislators grant final consent to the ban on gender-affirming care

New Hampshire legislators grant final consent to the ban on gender-affirming care

On Thursday, New Hampshire lawmakers approved a bill that bans gender-affirming care for transgender minors, moving it forward to Governor Kelly Ayotte for her decision. The legislation, known as House Bill 377, includes a provision allowing minors currently receiving care to continue their treatments despite the law’s implementation. After a significant vote in the Capitol, […]