The lawsuit marked the first report of parents being investigated following a legal opinion by Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton labeling certain gender-confirming treatments as child abuse.
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Texas sued for investigating parents of transgender teen
The governor’s directive and the attorney general’s opinion go against the nation’s largest medical groups.
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Texas governor directs state to investigate transgender medical care as ‘child abuse’
The state is among several that have tried to restrict gender-affirming treatments for youths, along with limiting bathroom access and participation in sports.
Posted inNation & World
Supreme Court takes case involving business owner’s refusal to serve gay couples
The court said it would decide whether a law that requires an artist to speak or stay silent violates the free speech clause of the First Amendment.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
Book review: The scope of ‘A Future Without Walls’ – how to fix a divided world – is huge
Perhaps too big and complicated for a single 244-page volume to carry.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Our blood supply is at critical levels. The FDA must end homophobic donation policy
We could save over a million more lives a year if the FDA dropped its restrictions for male donors who have sex with other men.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: The historic change that’s become the new normal
The Maine law legalizing same-sex marriage took effect Dec. 29, 2012. A lot of people are happier – and the fabric of society remains intact.
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Maine Voices: Working together to break the cycle of youth homelessness
The scope of this problem is daunting, but major efforts are underway in Maine to address it – involving partners across various sectors and youth who’ve been there.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Democrats criticize Bruce Poliquin for aiding a group that opposes gay marriage
The leading Republican congressional contender in Maine’s 2nd District is scheduled to help train politically-minded Christian activists at a session sponsored by an anti-gay group.
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Maine Voices: We can reconcile LGBTQ+ rights and religious liberty
The ‘Utah compromise’ shows how Congress could finally pass nondiscrimination laws that do not interfere with religious practice.