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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine was a 2021 engagement fellow at the Tribune. Izz previously worked as an inaugural Election SOS voter guide/reporting fellow, covering the North Carolina state house during the 2020 election. They have also freelanced reports for Undark Magazine and The Objective while fact-checking for publications like D Magazine, Vox and Runner's World. During their off hours, they like to watch WNBA games and Studio Ghibli films with their cat, Big Boy.
Medical experts said gender-affirming care for transgender children rarely, if ever, includes use of the surgeries. Most care for transgender kids involves social transitioning and puberty blockers. Full Story
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Medical experts say gender affirming care for transgender children rarely, if ever, includes use of the surgeries Abbott cited in his letter to the head of the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. Full Story
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Gender-affirming care, which leading health care organizations in Texas say is the best way to provide care to transgender children, is emerging as a top target of state Republicans and lies at the heart of brewing political and legal battles. Full Story
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We asked our readers for their questions about the special legislative session that starts Thursday in Texas. These are the answers. Full Story
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Legislation that would have funded remote learning at Texas schools failed to pass, leaving families of students who preferred distance learning with months to figure out their options before the fall semester. Full Story
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