Day: June 30, 2023
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Veterans’ advocates tell legislators they need help to prevent veteran suicide; Ky. loses about 118 veterans to suicide per year
This story deals with suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. By Melissa Patrick...
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Federal judge blocks part of Senate Bill 150 that would block gender-affirming health care for transgender minors in Kentucky
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern A federal judge has blocked, at least temporarily, part of a recently passed state law banning gender-affirming health care for transgender minors. U.S. District Judge David...
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Backers of laws on transgender care often have misconceptions and misinformation that make details of care hard to understand
By Helen Santoro KFF Health News Legislators in states that have limited gender-affirming treatment for minors say their intent is to protect children and families from pressure “to receive harmful,...