Transgenderism
Latest news about transgenders, transgenderism and the Catholic Church.
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Study: Patients aged 12-18 account for 8% of trans surgeries
Researchers estimate that about 3,678 Americans between 12 and 18 received transgender surgeries from 2016 through 2020. Read more
Parents plan appeal as judge rules against opt-out right for LGBT curriculum in Maryland
Catholic, Muslim, and Ethiopian Orthodox parents sued the Montgomery County Board of Education after it changed its parental notification policies. Read more
Poll: More than 8 in 10 New Jersey parents want to be notified if child identifies as LGBT
The poll also comes following national polls that indicate a rapidly rising number of young people identify as LGBTQ+. Read more
Court upholds Alabama ban on child sex-change treatments
The law, called the Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act, was passed by the Alabama Legislature in 2022 and bans... Read more
California parents protest bills they say would take away their rights
Speakers criticized several bills making their way through the state Legislature that they say would diminish parental authority over children. Read more
Analysis: Do California’s Catholic universities have to include abortion in their health plans?
While state law mandates coverage of abortion and transgender treatments, insurance industry experts say colleges and universities may have options. Read more
North Carolina bans child sex changes, gives parents more educational rights
The Republican-dominated state House and Senate approved the measures during a veto session on Aug. 16. Read more
Court: Maryland parents lack standing in parental rights lawsuit over trans student policy
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit ruled 2-1 on Monday that the parents lacked standing to sue... Read more
Doctors’ group urges American Academy of Pediatricians to rethink minor transgender treatments
The American College of Pediatricians said it was “disappointed that the AAP has reaffirmed its support for transgender interventions on... Read more
Muslim, Christian parents rally outside Maryland courthouse for students’ religious rights
Parents are fighting back against the Montgomery County Board of Education for mandating instruction of materials the parents say conflict... Read more
Mexican high court finds ex-congressman guilty of ‘gender-based political violence’ over tweet
Former congressman Rodrigo Iván Cortés will be forced to publish a daily court-authored apology online for 30 days in punishment. Read more
Pediatricians’ group affirms support for ‘gender-affirming’ care, calls for review of guidelines
The American Academy of Pediatrics said its board of directors had voted to reaffirm its 2018 policy statement in support... Read more
Virginia bishops praise governor’s new transgender, parents’ rights school policies
The recently released new policies affirmed that parents will maintain the right to considerable oversight of their children while they... Read more
Senate passes defense bill without pro-life, transgender care amendments
The vote sets up a standoff between the Senate and House as they try to hammer out a compromise version... Read more
Children’s hospital in Colorado halts ‘gender affirming’ surgeries, citing surge in requests
The hospital said it has not performed such surgeries on patients under age 18, though it continues to provide puberty... Read more
Vermont snowboard coach sues school officials after being fired for transgender comments
Bloch was fired on Feb. 9, just one day after he had a brief conversation with two students about the... Read more
North Carolina woman files lawsuit in wake of gender transition surgery as a teen
Prisha (Abigail) Mosley is suing the therapists, doctors, and medical facilities who facilitated her medicalized gender transition when she was... Read more
Louisiana lawmakers override veto, will ban sex changes for kids
Rep. Gabe Firment, the primary sponsor of the legislation, said in a statement that the override is a “huge win”... Read more
New Virginia transgender student policies emphasize parental rights
School personnel in Virginia are now required to keep parents informed on “matters related to their child’s health, and social... Read more
House passes National Defense Authorization Act with pro-life amendments
Amendments to the defense authorization bill include bans on the military’s spending on abortion travel and transgender surgeries and treatments. Read more
