The murder of a local trans woman has caused Lubbock’s LGBTQ community to question their own safety. Meanwhile, statewide transgender Texans have been a constant target for conservative lawmakers in Texas. What impact does this have on the already disparaged community?
Guests:
Sarah Self-Walbrick, senior reporter, Texas Tech Public Media
Sara Willa Ernst, health reporter, Houston Public Media
Helpful Links:
As Texas moves to treat gender-affirming care for trans kids as ‘child abuse,’ families and advocates worry about the future, from Sara Will Ernst at Houston Public Media
Texas investigates parents of transgender teen, prompting a lawsuit, from Sneha Dey at the Texas Tribune
Gov. Greg Abbott's letter declaring gender-affirming treatments child abuse.
Biden condemns Texas investigations into parents of transgender minors, from NBC news
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