In The News
Transformation Project ADVOCACY NETWORK is here to share transgender rights news to help you stay informed of matters that may affect your rights
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Advocacy group forms to fight 'repeated legislative attacks' on transgender people
Argus Leader, Trevor J. Mitchell, January 28, 2021
2021 Legislative Session
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Trans People Belong in SD: a Legislative Re-Cap
Kevin Gonzalez, Dakota News Now, Feb. 13, 2021
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South Dakota Unanimously Kills Anti-Trans Birth Certificate Bill in Bipartisan Decision
Nico Lang, Them, Feb. 5, 2021
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Senate committee rejects bill to prohibit trans people from changing gender on birth certificates
Morgen Matzen, Rapid City Journal, Feb. 5, 2021
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Senate committee kills bill requiring biological sex to remain on birth certificates
Danielle Ferguson, Argus Leader, Feb. 5, 2021
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South Dakota House advances bill requiring biological sex on birth certificates
Danielle Ferguson, Argus Leader, Jan. 27, 2021
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House advance bill on new transgender regulation
Kevin Gonzalez, Dakota News Now, Jan. 27, 2021
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https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2021/01/28/house-advance-bill-on-new-transgender-regulation/
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Transformation Project Coverage in South Dakota Newspapers
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Eye on KELOLAND: Nonprofit Empowering Transgender Youths
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'I know who I want to be': Nonprofit for Transgender Youth Launches in South Dakota
Argus Leader, Trevor J. Mitchell, October 25, 2019
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Transgender Young People in South Dakota Will Have New Nonprofit to Turn to for Help
Argus Leader, Lisa Kaczke, October 23, 2019.
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Transformation Project Launches to Defend Young Transgender South Dakotans
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Dakota Free Press, Cory Allen Heidelberger, September 3, 2019
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Legislation Affecting Transgender Youth
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How a Biden Presidency Could Advance Transgender Rights - and Lead to Backlash
Washington Post, Samantha Schmidt and Emily Wax Thibodeaux, November 17, 2020
In South Dakota, A Budding Transgender Movement is Taking on Conservative Lawmakers — And Winning
Argus Leader, Emily Wax Thibodeaux, February 10, 2020
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In South Dakota, Trans Youth Just Want Health Care and Peace. Politicians Are Making That Difficult.
NBC News, Ben Kesslen, Februrary 9, 2020
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More Than 600 Bills Could Shape the Future for Queer Americans This Year
New Now Next, Kate Sosin, February 6, 2020
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http://www.newnownext.com/600-bills-could-shape-future-for-queer-americans-in-2020/02/2020/
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8 States Are Trying to Make the Medical Treatment of Trans Kids a Crime
Vice, Nico Lang, February 5, 2020
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Protest of Legislature's Transgender Bills Scheduled in Sioux Falls
Argus Leader, Trevor Mitchell, February 1, 2020
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Bills Like South Dakota’s Are Based On Myths About Trans Health Care. Here Are The Facts.
Bustle, Jo Yurcaba, January 29, 2020
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https://www.bustle.com/p/7-myths-about-trans-health-care-debunked-by-trans-people-doctors-21749708
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Doctors Could Face Criminal Charges for Treating Transgender Teens
New York Times, Julie Bosman and Mitch Smith, January 27, 2020
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https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/27/us/south-dakota-transgender.html
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A New Bill Would Make It A Felony To Provide Gender-Affirming Care To Trans Youth
Bustle, Jo Yurcaba, January 22, 2020
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https://www.bustle.com/p/a-south-dakota-bill-would-criminalize-trans-minors-health-care-20574974
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Why Some Fear South Dakota's Transgender Bill Will Hurt Kids
Argus Leader, Trevor Mitchell, January 22, 2020
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https://www.nbcnews.com/otas-transgender-bill-will-hurt-kids-legislature-hb-1057/4540464002/