The Collateral Damage of Anti-Trans Policymaking

The article highlights the impact of anti-trans policies in the U.S., including over $252 million spent on anti-trans messaging in 2024, more than 1,000 anti-LGBTQ+ bills targeting transgender people, and 27 states banning gender-affirming care for youth under 18. It details how these policies disrupt healthcare access, with hospitals pausing care and pediatric endocrinologists facing legal threats, as seen in the case of Dr. Héctor Granados in Texas.