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music1 year ago

TRAИƧA Album Unites Diverse Artists for Trans Rights Awareness

The new music compilation 'Transa' supports trans rights and features 46 tracks from over 100 artists, including Sade and Sam Smith. Created by Dust Reid and Massima Bell, the project was inspired by the late trans musician Sophie and aims to highlight the contributions of trans and non-binary people. Released by Red Hot, the album seeks to foster understanding and acceptance through music, showcasing a diverse range of artists and styles while emphasizing the naturalness and unity of trans experiences.

via The Guardian|
#music#musiccompilation#sade
politics-social-issues2 years ago

Ohio Governor's Controversial Stance on Transgender Issues Sparks Mixed Reactions

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed an executive order banning gender transition surgeries for minors, citing conversations with families and a desire to save lives. The move comes amidst a backdrop of Republican lawmakers seeking to override DeWine's veto of House Bill 68, which is related to the same issue. While some families express cautious optimism, the transgender community, including a 16-year-old named Parker, feels unsupported and wishes to focus on typical teenage concerns rather than political battles over their rights. Lawmakers are scheduled to meet to consider overriding the veto, while DeWine emphasizes the role of parents in decision-making over the state.

via KOMO News|
##dewine#gendertransitionban
politics2 years ago

Ohio Governor DeWine's Veto Upholds Trans Rights Against GOP-Led Bill

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican, vetoed HB 68, a bill that would restrict gender-affirming care for trans youths and bar transgender female athletes from girls' sports, citing parental rights to make medical decisions for their children. Despite the veto being a win for LGBTQ+ advocates, Ohio Republicans are pushing to override it, arguing the bill's necessity for protecting children and female athletes. The Ohio house plans to reconvene early to address the veto, with a supermajority likely to succeed in the override. Hundreds of Ohio families have opposed the bill, emphasizing the importance of parental choice in medical care for their children.

via The Guardian US|
##genderaffirmingcare#lgbtqadvocacy
politicslegal2 years ago

Ohio Governor Vetoes GOP Bill to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

The Ohio House is reconvening early to attempt an override of Governor Mike DeWine's veto on a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The bill, House Bill 68, would prohibit hormone blockers and certain mental health services for trans youth, as well as their participation in school athletics alongside cisgender peers. DeWine vetoed the bill, arguing that such decisions should be left to parents, not the government. However, many Republican lawmakers believe they have the necessary votes to override the veto. If successful, the bill would then move to the Senate for approval and could face legal challenges, as similar laws in other states have been met with lawsuits and federal court blocks for violating constitutional equality provisions.

via News 5 Cleveland WEWS|
##genderaffirmingcare#govdewine
politics-social-issues2 years ago

Ohio Governor DeWine Rejects Transgender Sports Ban and Affirms Gender Care Rights

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine vetoed House Bill 68, which would have banned transgender girls from female sports and restricted gender-affirming medical care for trans minors. DeWine emphasized the importance of parental judgment over state mandates in medical decisions for their children. This move goes against a wave of anti-trans legislation across the United States, with the ACLU reporting over 500 anti-trans bills in 2023. DeWine's decision is seen as a moment of empathy and reason, highlighting the ongoing struggle for transgender rights and the importance of recognizing trans individuals as human beings deserving of respect and dignity.

via USA TODAY|
##antitranslegislation#lgbtq
opinion2 years ago

"Midwestern GOP Governor Defies Party, Vetoes Transgender Healthcare Restrictions"

Ohio's Republican Governor Mike DeWine vetoed a bill that would have restricted access to gender-affirming care for trans and nonbinary minors and barred transgender girls and women from participating in sports as their chosen gender. DeWine argued that the state should not interfere with parental rights to make medical decisions for their children. The article reflects on the broader implications of this decision, suggesting that it aligns with core American values of individual freedom and self-determination, and contrasts with the trend of anti-trans legislation in other states. The author, Lydia Polgreen, draws parallels with her Midwestern Republican grandparents' beliefs in limited government and individual rights, and expresses hope that DeWine's stance may signal a return to these principles within the Republican Party.

via The New York Times|
##genderaffirmingcare#mikedewine