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Charlie Apple outside his home in Corpus Christi, Texas. As a transgender teen, Charlie accepts that his future could include discrimination, verbal abuse, and even violence. Charlie came out as transgender when he was 13 and has testified repeatedly against anti-trans legislation./Annie Rice for KHN

Targeted By Politicians, Trans Youth Struggle With Growing Fear And Mental Health Concerns

As health care providers discuss best practices, the larger debate amid some states’ legislative efforts to restrict access to care is having a detrimental impact on transgender youth.

Feb 24, 2022

Wren Vetens, a Reed College graduate and transgender woman, got caught in the political crosswinds after the election of President Donald Trump. | KAISER HEALTH NEWS

Reed College Grad's Plan for Transgender Surgery Caught in Political Crosswinds

The election of President Donald Trump had a big impact on transgender people, peeling back health care protections.

Jul 27, 2018

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