Queer Youth

Texas Children’s Hospital Must Create Country’s First “Detransition Clinic”

Texas Children’s Hospital agreed to a Paxton-led settlement requiring a first-of-its-kind detransition clinic, a $10 million payment, and physician terminations.

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Kansas Judge Protects Trans Youth Care; Settlement in Texas Attacks It

Texas Children’s Hospital agreed to a $10 million settlement tied to gender-affirming care investigations as a Kansas judge blocked that state’s ban on care for transgender minors.

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Texas Tech Students Hold Mock Funeral for Academic Freedom

Texas Tech students staged a horse-drawn funeral for academic freedom, protesting higher education policies they say threaten free expression and marginalized students.

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Meet the 2026 Pride Grand Marshals: Mandy Giles

Pride Houston 2026 Ally Grand Marshal Mandy Giles advocates for transgender youth through Parents of Trans Youth, providing education, resources, and support for families across Texas.

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Conversion Therapy Ruling Raises Questions on Gender-Affirming Care

A Supreme Court ruling on conversion therapy is prompting debate in Texas, where advocates argue the same logic could protect gender-affirming therapy, even as providers remain skeptical.

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Court Lets Iowa Restrict LGBTQ Topics in K-6 Schools

A federal appeals court ruled Iowa can enforce a law restricting LGBTQ topics in K-6 classrooms and banning certain books, as opponents warn of broad censorship and ongoing legal challenges.

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How Hannah Montana Became an Unexpected Icon for Marginalized Kids

As 'Hannah Montana' marks 20 years, fans reflect on how the show’s themes of dual identity, secrecy, and transformation resonated deeply with queer audiences navigating their own lives.

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Supreme Court Blocks California Policy Intended to Protect Transgender Students

The Supreme Court has blocked a California policy limiting when schools inform parents about a student’s gender identity, siding with parents who argued it violated religious freedom.

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Supreme Court to Rule on Ban of Discredited LGBTQ Conversion Therapy

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case that will determine whether Colorado’s ban on conversion “therapy” for minors is constitutional, with nationwide implications for LGBTQ youth safety.

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Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Restore LGBTQ Youth Crisis Hotline Services

Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Lisa Murkowski introduced a bill to reinstate LGBTQ crisis support through the 988 suicide hotline, following a rollback under the Trump administration.

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