Trans minors protected from parents under Washington lawWashington state has enacted a new law that will try to protect minors who want gender-affirming care from estranged parents getting involved.
Poll: Opposition to trans minors' health care, sports access hardeningAmericans are increasingly opposed to allowing transgender minors access to gender-affirming health care and school athletics, according to new data.
| Andrew Rafferty and Matt Simon
Montana House Speaker Matt Regier talks about Rep. Zephyr's censureScripps News holds an exclusive interview with Montana House Speaker Matt Regier on transgender legislation and Rep. Zooey Zephyr's censure.
Restricting transgender rights now a focal point in GOP politicsPolitical strategists and activists say transgender rights will become a focus for GOP primary battles that will push candidates further to the right.
Transgender Rights: America's DivideScripps News investigates recent trends in bills restricting transgender rights, and hears from members of Montana's legislature on the issue.
What really is gender-affirming care?Gender-affirming health care doesn't have to involve a transgender, non-binary, or gender-diverse patient at all.
Griner back to work on and off court after whirlwind tripsWNBA player Brittney Griner, back to life in the U.S. after being detained in Russia for months, is focusing on advocating for LGBTQ rights.
Transgender athlete reacts to wave of anti-trans sports legislationSchuylar Bailar spoke to "Morning Rush" about the wave of anti-transgender bills and what he thinks the focus should be on.
Scripps News poll: Americans largely support restricting trans rightsMore Americans are in favor of laws limiting transgender care for minors, even with parental consent, according to a recent Scripps News/YouGov poll.
| Andrew Rafferty and Matt Simon and Maritsa Georgiou
Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr loses court bid to return to House floorRep. Zephyr sued in hopes of returning to the House floor before Montana ends its every-two-years session in May.
Oklahoma law will make gender-affirming care for minors a felonyOklahoma has become the latest U.S. state to ban gender-affirming care for minors. A new law signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt makes it a felony.
Transgender lawmaker sues after being censured by RepublicansA censured transgender Democratic lawmaker in Montana and the ACLU are suing, saying the legislature is violating her constituents' rights.
Next step for transgender-related laws: CourtExperts expect to see individual, state and even federal government suits over recent transgender-related legislation.
Dylan Mulvaney returns to social media after Bud Light backlashMulvaney thanked her supporters for standing by her side and added that she will continue to share aspects of her life online.
Teen arrested in death of trans documentary star Koko Da DollThe Atlanta Police Department says a 17-year-old turned himself in and was taken to the Fulton County jail.
Montana not the only state targeting transgender health careLawmakers say they don't want children making decisions they'll regret, but many of the procedures being banned are considered reversible.
Dwyane Wade says he moved family from Florida due to anti-LGBTQ lawsThe former NBA star, who has a trans daughter, said in an interview he doesn't believe his family would feel accepted in Florida anymore.
Montana Rep. Zephyr tells Scripps News 'these bills bring real harm'Rep. Zooey Zephyr speaks with Scripps News' "Morning Rush" hosts after the state's House of Representatives voted for her expulsion.
Montana Minority Leader Kim Abbott on Rep. Zephyr's censureMontana State House Minority Leader Kim Abbott said Rep. Zephyr's censure demanded attention and a response.
Missouri judge blocks rule limiting gender-affirming health careThe legal fight over the ruling is not over, and some trans Missourians tell Scripps News they are making active plans to flee to the state.
Montana House votes to ban transgender representative from House floorMontana House Republicans voted Wednesday 68 to 32 to ban Missoula Democrat Rep. Zooey Zephyr from the floor.
North Dakota limits bathroom use for transgender peopleTransgender or gender-nonconforming people would need approval from a staff member at the facility to use the restroom of their choice.
Texas department implements gender-based dress codeThe Texas Agriculture Department's dress code says employees must dress in a "manner consistent with their biological gender."
Montana House to consider disciplinary action against Rep. ZephyrRep. Zooey Zephyr joined others Monday in protesting House Speaker Rep. Matt Regier's decision not to let Zephyr speak on the floor.
Montana transgender lawmaker silenced again as backers eruptDemocratic Rep. Zooey Zephyr hasn't been allowed to speak on Montana's statehouse floor since Thursday.
Utah lawmaker's home vandalized after sponsoring anti-trans billThe Republican lawmaker was a sponsor of a bill, which was signed into law, that bans gender-affirming surgeries in Utah.
| Utah state Sen. Mike Kennedy
Transgender Montana lawmaker refuses to back down after silencingMontana Democratic Rep. Zooey Zephyr hasn't been allowed to speak on the House floor recently, as 21 Republican lawmakers push to censure her.
House passes bill to ban transgender participation in women's sportsTransgender participation in women's sports has been hotly debated. H.R. 734 is no exception, as it passed in a party-line vote.
Twitter policy no longer explicitly bans some anti-transgender tweetsIn the past, Twitter explicitly banned targeted misgendering or deadnaming. Its new policy no longer explicitly bans these tweets.
Man sentenced for threatening Merriam-Webster over 'female' definitionA man was sentenced to a year in prison for sending threatening messages to various companies and individuals.
