Anti-Trans Laws Gain Support Despite Majority Opposition in the US – A recent poll conducted by NPR and PBS in the United States has found that 54% of American adults oppose anti-transgender legislation that would criminalize gender-affirming healthcare for trans youth. However, support for these repressive laws is on the rise, with 43% of respondents now in favor of them.
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Democrats and independents were more likely to oppose these bills, with 68% and 56% respectively, while white evangelical Christians, Republicans, and parents of children under 18 were more supportive of them.
The Trevor Project’s senior research scientist, Jonah DeChants, stated that doctors and parents should have the final say in deciding which medications are prescribed for trans young people, rather than politicians. He applauded the majority of Americans who oppose these harmful bills that target the LGBTQ+ community, especially trans youth.
Anti-Trans Legislation Sweeps the United States
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Despite numerous studies proving that gender-affirming care can save lives and the endorsement of treatment by major medical associations as safe and effective, at least 10 states in the US have passed bills that target the healthcare of trans youth, including Kentucky, Arkansas, Utah, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and South Dakota.
This legislative season, a record-breaking number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced in the United States. These include bathroom bills that affect trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals, sports bans, and drag bans. Only six states have not introduced anti-LGBTQ+ bills at the time of writing.
Florida Tightens Restrictions on LGBTQ+ Topics in Schools
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On Friday, March 31st, Florida voted to expand its “Don’t Say Gay” law, which restricts how schools can address LGBTQ+ topics. This further tightens restrictions on LGBTQ+ individuals in the state.
Conclusion
Although a majority of Americans oppose anti-transgender laws that criminalize gender-affirming healthcare for trans youth, support for these repressive bills is on the rise. This increase in support comes amidst a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation sweeping the United States, including bathroom bills, sports bans, and drag bans. The Trevor Project’s senior research scientist, Jonah DeChants, highlights the importance of doctors and parents having the final say in deciding which medications are prescribed for trans young people.
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