Here are 5 queer and trans news stories we’re tracking: Feb. 10

OPINION: In his 2022 State of the Union address, Joe Biden told trans kids, “I will always have your back.” In this year’s speech, the president was silent on trans issues

REVIEW: The modern gothic thriller “Tell Me I’m Worthless” grapples with how fascist tendencies urge us turn on each other

In the state with the most anti-trans legislation proposed this year thus far, families, school communities and even rabbis are banding together

The study also found that when a transphobic bill was defeated, the number of searches on those topics decreased

The remembrance comes after years of campaigning from activists

Experts say the state could experience a major outbreak as a result of the funding loss

ANALYSIS: Constant legislative attacks are damaging trans people’s mental health. How do reporters inform the public without telling them they’re doomed?

Participants of the study showed increased life satisfaction, decreased anxiety and depression

This latest data comes at the heels of the U.K. government’s decision to block the Scottish Gender Recognition Reform bill

OPINION: When schools are required to disclose a child’s trans identity, they prioritize parents over students’ well-being

Celeste Trianon talks youth activism, trans rights and and what lies ahead

OPINION: Newly proposed legislation shows that attempts to curb trans rights were never going to stop with kids

Catching up with Desjarlais on his—very busy—first year in Parliament

The practice is sold as supportive care—but in reality, it’s used to delay transition until a person no longer identifies as trans

OPINION: The hiring of David French is just the latest in a string of anti-trans moves from mainstream media

Amber Briggle is suing Governor Greg Abbott to protect her son and others

Republican lawmakers failed to come to agreement on the controversial provision

Transphobia

God’s gender, anti-trans legislation, Pauli Murray in your pocket, Hungarian court drama and the Super Bowl

As conservatives attack trans people, does Joe Biden still have our backs?

A haunted house is a metaphor for right-wing terror in Alison Rumfitt’s frightening new novel

Meet the coalition of advocates fighting for Missouri’s trans youth

The passing of transphobic laws increased internet searches for ‘suicide’ and ‘depression,’ study finds

German parliament centres LGBTQ+ experiences on Holocaust Memorial Day for the first time

Tennessee rejects HIV funding over inclusion of trans rights, abortion groups

Yet another study shows gender-affirming care leads to better, long-lasting mental health for trans youth

Data shows huge increase in trans hate crimes across Scotland in past decade

Forcibly outing trans kids is dangerous

Montreal trans activist was a key organizer of a recent protest at McGill

Multiple states have proposed bills that would ban gender-affirming care for adults

Two-Spirit NDP MP Blake Desjarlais on trans rights, oil and gas companies, diversity and inclusion work and more

Unpacking ‘gender exploratory therapy,’ a new form of conversion therapy

The NYT’s trans ‘debate’ isn’t actually a debate

This Texas ‘mama bear’ is fighting hateful policies to protect trans kids across the U.S.

Ohio lawmakers kill controversial trans sports bill that would have required genital inspections