"Transformation" In The News

Transformation Project is here to share transgender rights news to help you stay informed of matters that may affect your rights.

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Transformation Project Coverage in South Dakota Newspapers

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Eye on KELOLAND: Nonprofit Empowering Transgender Youths

Max Hofer, January 9, 2020

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https://www.keloland.com/news/eye-on-keloland/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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https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2019/10/25/nonprofit-transgender-youth-launches-south-dakota-lgbtq/2453972001/

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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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https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/politics/2019/10/23/transgender-young-people-south-dakota-have-new-nonprofit-turn-help/4069984002/

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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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https://dakotafreepress.com/2019/09/03/transformation-project-launches-to-defend-young-transgender-south-dakotans/

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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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https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/transgender-movement-finds-unlikely-hub-in-south-dakota/2020/02/10/3d9465f2-4b71-11ea-bf44-f5043eb3918a_story.html?arc404=true

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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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https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/south-dakota-trans-youth-just-want-health-care-peace-politicians-n1131791

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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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https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/g5x5jq/8-states-are-trying-to-make-the-medical-treatment-of-trans-kids-a-crime

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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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https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2020/01/30/protest-legislatures-transgender-bills-scheduled-sioux-falls/2853720001/

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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.argusleader.com/story/news/2020/01/22/why-some-fear-south-dakotas-transgender-bill-will-hurt-kids-legislature-hb-1057/4540464002/

https://www.nbcnews.com/otas-transgender-bill-will-hurt-kids-legislature-hb-1057/4540464002/