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Category: Gender health

Group of adults gathers to support trans youth rights.
Posted inChildren's Health

Trans youth rights in jeopardy, advocates warn

by Jennifer Fernandez May 31, 2023May 30, 2023

By Jennifer Fernandez GREENSBORO — Bills that would limit gender-affirming care, prevent trans youth from competing in sports and require schools to tell parents if a child wants to use other pronouns represent “an unprecedented attack” on trans rights in North Carolina, Ellie Harleen Isley told a crowd at a Trans Rights Rally in downtown […]

Posted inChildren's Health

A striking gap between deaths of Black and white babies plagues the South

by KFF Health News May 26, 2023May 24, 2023
Shows a formal chamber with a group of people standing up, holding up signs reading, "Politicians make crappy doctors"
Posted inGender health

With veto override, 12-week abortion restrictions now law in NC

by Rachel Crumpler and Rose Hoban May 17, 2023May 25, 2023
A white man signs the veto of SB20 at a podium during a rally for abortion rights
Posted inGender health

Governor stamps veto on hastily passed new abortion restrictions

by Rachel Crumpler, Anne Blythe and Rose Hoban May 15, 2023May 22, 2023
shows a group of people sitting in pews with their hands in the air.
Posted inGender health

Questions swirl about NC legislation to restrict abortion after first trimester of pregnancy

by Anne Blythe May 5, 2023May 22, 2023
shows a woman standing holding a microphone in a formal chamber. Many people are turned to listen to her speak about an abortion restriction bill
Posted inState Health Policy

NC Senate passes new abortion restrictions on party-line vote

by Rose Hoban and Anne Blythe May 5, 2023May 22, 2023

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