: More than one-third of U.S. states now have laws banning transgender students from participating in sports consistent with their gender identity.

: These political debates have led to increased stress and anxiety among trans youth. Reports indicate that over a million people have considered relocating from "high-risk" states to safer havens like Minnesota or Colorado. Cultural Evolution and Visibility

: Bills in states like Oklahoma and West Virginia seek to ban gender-affirming care for both minors and adults.