Texas L.G.B.T.Q. Teenagers and Families Navigate a Public School Clampdown

By: Pooja Salhotra — 5 October 2025 at 09:01

Under a new state law, public schools can no longer sponsor gay and gender clubs or “assist” with transitioning, but implementation appears to be varying by the politics of the districts.

Kenneth and Amelia Smith hold hands with their child at home in Katy, Texas. The day before summer break ended, Mr. and Mrs. Smith learned their child would not be addressed at school by her preferred name.

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Can Conversion Therapy Be Banned? Supreme Court Will Decide on Colorado Law.

By: Ann E. Marimow — 5 October 2025 at 09:00

Colorado and more than 20 other states restrict therapists from trying to change the gender identity or sexual orientation of clients under age 18.

Kaley Chiles in her office in Colorado Springs, Colo.

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The Army Was the Only Life She Knew. Trump’s Trans Ban Cast Her Out.

By: Greg Jaffe — 16 June 2025 at 11:05

Maj. Erica Vandal’s superiors called her “a superb officer.” The president said transgender soldiers like her lack the “honesty,” “humility” and “integrity” to serve.

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Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Law Banning Conversion Therapy

By: Adam Liptak — 10 March 2025 at 15:11

Colorado, like more than 20 other states, bars licensed therapists from trying to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors in their care.

The Supreme Court has turned down earlier cases challenging state laws regulating conversion therapy, over the dissents of some conservative justices.

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