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Supporting Gender Diverse Teens: Why Nurses Matter

December 27, 2025

Gender diverse teens face tough challenges. They often deal with more violence, unstable homes, and serious mental health struggles than their peers. These issues include thoughts of suicide, deep sadness, and constant worry. Nurses have a big role to play here. They can provide care that respects a

politics

Young Voices Shaping Virginia's 2025 Election

October 18, 2025

In the upcoming 2025 state election, transgender youth are not the hot-button issue they once were. This shift is notable, as it shows how public opinion and political focus can change over time. Reed Williams, a prominent figure in LGBTQ+ advocacy, has been at the forefront of this discussion. As

politics

A Change in Care: Hospitals React to New Guidelines in Washington, D. C.

February 1, 2025

Suddenly a storm of disruption hit the healthcare world. At its center? A new directive from the White House that some hospitals are struggling to navigate. Hospitals in Colorado, Virginia, and the nation’s capital have hit the pause button on gender-affirming care for young people under 1

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Storytime Online: Changing Minds About Transgender Kids

January 10, 2025

Transgender children and teens often face a lot of stigma, which can harm their health and school life. It might seem surprising, but getting familiar with people from stigmatized groups can help reduce stigma. We can understand their special experiences and feelings better. Watching videos, especia

health

Few US Teens Get Gender-Affirming Meds, Study Shows

January 7, 2025

You might think that a lot of U. S. teens are getting gender-affirming medications, right? Well, a recent study says that's not the case. In fact, less than 1 in 1, 000 adolescents with commercial insurance received these medications over a five-year period. This includes puberty blockers and hormon

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The Battle for Inclusion: A New Hampshire Teen's Fight for the Right to Play Girls' Sports

September 11, 2024

Imagine being a 14-year-old transgender girl, eager to try out for your school's track and tennis teams, only to be told you can't because of a new law. This is the reality for Iris Turmelle, a freshman at Pembroke Academy in Pembroke, New Hampshire. Turmelle, along with another transgender teenage