The rising rate of hate crimes against the LGBTQ community in Los Angeles has prompted calls for a public health emergency from community members and elected officials alike.
LGBTQ Health
A reporter reflects on the challenges in reporting on a growing number of hate crimes against people in his community.
In 2023, state after state passed unprecedented bans on gender-affirming care for youth. A reporter seeks to find out through data what effects these laws are having on gender-diverse youth.
Ronnie Grace, an HIV advocate in Milwaukee, passed at 65 from cancer. His story fits a broader pattern of LGBTQ+ people disproportionately suffering from cancer and unequal treatment in health care systems across the country.
Declines aren't dramatic, but trans kids and health care providers are facing secondary challenges.
What trans people, clinicians, and families really want others to know about youth gender care.
These drugs are only a part of gender-affirming care, but they hint at bigger changes over time.
Located near states with gender-affirming care bans, New Mexico acted to protect access.
Also this week: Cancer inequities narrow, but more work is needed; and disabled people lose services during Medicaid unwinding.
How are recently passed state bans impacting care? A new reporting project will examine private payer claims data on youth gender-affirming care to find out.