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JK Rowling says she ‘never set out to upset anyone’ over transgender views

The Harry Potter author has taken part in a new podcast series.

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023

Candlelit vigils held across UK for Brianna Ghey

Mourners gathered for the transgender girl who was stabbed to death on Saturday

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2023

Idaho House votes to criminalize gender-affirming care for transgender children

BOISE, Idaho — Idaho medical providers could soon be banned from offering gender-affirming care to transgender children, after the House on Tuesday cleared a bill that makes it a felony.

Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023

Glasgow vigil to be held in George Square for teenager Brianna Ghey who was 'stabbed to death'

Brianna Ghey was a transgender teen who was found seriously injured on a path at Linear Park in Cheshire on Saturday, February 11, and she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Glasgow Live · Feb 14, 2023

Edinburgh students set to gather for vigil for trans teen 'stabbed to death in park'

A vigil is set to be held in Edinburgh in memory of a transgender teen who was allegedly stabbed to death in Cheshire, and was found by members of the public in a park over the weekend.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 14, 2023

Texas Gov. Abbott promises to pass ban on transgender collegiate athletes this year

AUSTIN, Texas — In his clearest sign of support for specific legislation aimed at the LGBTQ community this session, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he wants state lawmakers to ban transgender athletes from competing in collegiate sports.

Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023

Tennessee closes in on trans youth care ban; lawsuit pledged

Republican lawmakers in Tennessee have pushed a proposed ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors through the Senate

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023

Arkansas malpractice bill restricts trans youth medical care

Arkansas lawmakers are trying to effectively reinstate a ban on gender-affirming care for minors with a proposal that makes it easier to file malpractice lawsuits against doctors who provide the treatments

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s priority bills signal another swing at pushing Texas to the right

Speaking in December, Patrick was less out front about conservative priorities like school book bans and restrictions to rights for transgender people. His priority bill list made clear those are a major part of his focus.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 13, 2023

Abbott: Ban transgender college athletes

NCAA vowed to only hold championships in which transgender student athletes can participate without discrimination

Salon · Feb 13, 2023