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Minneapolis nonprofit seeks host homes for transgender youth traveling to Minnesota

Minneapolis nonprofit seeks host homes for transgender youth traveling to Minnesota

As other states pass bans on gender-affirming care, a Minneapolis nonprofit says it's fielding more calls from transgender youth who are coming to Minnesota for care and need a place to stay. It’s asking Minnesotans to help by hosting them.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Queer Youth Resilience & Mental Health

Queer Youth Resilience & Mental Health

Queer teens and young adults are experiencing a rise in LGBTQ+ discrimination. What’s the impact on their mental health and what supports their wellbeing? MPR News shares a one-hour broadcast special hosted by Kimberly Adams, “Call to Mind: Queer Youth Resilience & Mental Health.”
by Jessica Bari

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Florida is investigating a teacher who showed a Disney movie with a gay character

Florida is investigating a teacher who showed a Disney movie with a gay character

The film, Strange World, tells the story of a family of explorers and includes a character who has a crush on another boy. The fifth-grade teacher says a student's mother lodged a complaint.
by Joe Hernandez

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3 generations of trans Americans reflect on what has (and hasn't) changed

3 generations of trans Americans reflect on what has (and hasn't) changed

Trans people in the U.S. have gained more rights in recent years, yet in many states those same rights are under attack. Now they are grappling with their newfound visibility – and vulnerability.
by Brianna Scott

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Wave of anti-transgender bills in Republican-led states divides U.S. faith leaders

Wave of anti-transgender bills in Republican-led states divides U.S. faith leaders

As Republican-governed states across the nation advance myriad bills targeting transgender young people, America’s faith leaders are starkly divided in their assessment. Some view the legislation as reflecting God’s will; others voice outrage that Christianity is being invoked to justify laws they view as cruel and hateful.
by The Associated Press

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North Dakota governor OKs law to ignore transgender pronouns

North Dakota governor OKs law to ignore transgender pronouns

Doug Burgum has signed a series of bills this year rolling back the rights of LGBTQ+ citizens in North Dakota. The ACLU says they're unlawful, discriminatory and could endanger young people who can't be safe at home.
by The Associated Press

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Walz signs bills to ban conversion therapy, protect abortion and gender-affirming care

Walz signs bills to ban conversion therapy, protect abortion and gender-affirming care

With the governor’s action, Minnesota will become a refuge for people seeking gender affirming care and abortions as other states move to restrict such care. Walz also enacted a law that bans conversion therapy.
by Nina Moini

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