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Kate Sosin, The 19th*

Kate Sosin is The 19th's LGBTQ+ reporter, focusing on transgender rights, incarceration, politics and public policy. Kate has conducted deep-dive investigations into transgender prison abuse and homicides for NBC News. They previously worked at Logo TV, INTO and Windy City Times.
Politics

Supreme Court Rules on Skrmetti, Keeping Tennessee’s Gender-Affirming Care Ban in Place

This 6-3 ruling may embolden more states to ban gender-affirming care at a time when the Trump administration has prioritized restricting it for transgender people.
Politics

On Day One, Trump Pits His Administration Against Trans People

His administration will likely run into legal trouble as it implements policies on federal identity documents and housing in federal prisons.
Sexual Health + Identity

How You Can Make Bathrooms Safer for Trans and Nonbinary People

Being an ally is not complicated — but can have a big impact in interrupting discrimination.
Sexual Health + Identity

Has Life Improved for Transgender Americans in the Last 10 Years? Not Really.

The 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey shows that trans people face steep economic and health disparities while anti-trans state laws have caused thousands to flee their homes.
Politics

Facebook and Instagram Ban Posts Promoting Conversion Therapy

The harmful, discredited practice is illegal in 20 U.S. states.
Justice

Biden’s State of the Union Only Mentioned LGBTQ Rights Twice

Despite the flood of hostile legislation targeting LGBTQ+ people.