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"Trying to change gender identity is dangerous, and affirming gender identity is protective," Dr. Jack Turban, lead author of the study, told Newsweek.

Almost 100 so-called fetal "heartbeat" bills have been introduced across 25 U.S. states since 2011.

Other experts in the field have said the theory should be regarded with caution.

An Indiana school board member told an activist to "cry me a river" after they confronted her about unmet needs of transgender students at her school. The board member made what appears to be a violin-playing motion while saying it.

Researchers spoke to transgender children across North America for their study.

"We'll always love you, fly high sweet angel," Dorman's sister said following the comedian's death.

Introduced in 2017, the ban was overturned by ruling late last Friday by U.S. District Judge William Jung .

The study co-author told Newsweek the findings give "strong support for providing gender-affirming care to transgender individuals who seek them."

"It is clear conversion therapy targeting people who are LGBT is rooted solely in discrimination and hate without any scientific evidence," one expert told Newsweek.

NFL veteran Ryan Russell, who last played in the league for the Buccaneers in 2017 and is looking to make a comeback, revealed in an essay published on Thursday that he is bisexual.

The debunked practice is currently only banned for minors in 18 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., while adults can legally be offered the service in all states and jurisdictions.

Neophytos Masouras's comments were followed by a Russian priest claiming he spoke to deceased biologist Charles Darwin, who retracted his theory of evolution.

"Dangerous and homophobic literature should be kept off the Amazon platform in the best interest of the safety of the public," Dr. Natasha Bhuyan told "Newsweek."

"At Cracker Barrel, we work hard to foster a culture that is welcoming and inclusive–we have a zero-tolerance policy for discriminatory treatment or harassment of any sort," the company stated.

"I withheld because of fear and shame shaped by my background but I promise to give my full truth in the rest of my life's work."

It's the most colorful time of year.

"The public health consequences of these very contentious and media-driven discussions are more important than we knew," according to t recent study.

The former chair of a fertility treatment regulator made the comments about eating realistic fake meat.

A representative of the Alliance Defending Freedom spoke at a White House youth outreach event.

Rights advocates fear the First Amendment Defense Act will be used to discriminate against same-sex couples, single parents and unmarried couples.

Trans students using the bathroom of their choice opens up girls to "sexual assault or rape," according to Kozma.

Twitter allegedly removed a user's tweet after they used the term.

The Housing and Urban Development Secretary said women are "not comfortable" sharing a shelter with "somebody who had a very different anatomy."

Trans activists called the comments "fascist" and "hateful."

Republican governor Bruce Rauner called the scandal a "political hit job."

Members agreed that trans people shouldn't be allowed to have surgery or hormone treatment to help their body match their gender identity.

The bill also could be used against single parents and divorcees, warned advocacy groups.

LGBT activists are celebrating in Australia after the country voted in favor of same-sex marriage.