Anti-Trans Laws Are Making Trans Youth Feel Unsafe (Teen Vogue, Mary Retta) Summary of the recent wave of anti-trans bills specifically aimed at blocking access to medical care for trans youth. Exploring Gender Identity and Expression with Children (PBS SoCal, April Brown) Tips for having conversations about gender identity as well as books written for …
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