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A Sanctuary State for Gender Affirming Care

A Sanctuary State for Gender Affirming Care

FromThe Bay


A Sanctuary State for Gender Affirming Care

FromThe Bay

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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Oct 26, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

21 states have attempted to limit, ban, or criminalize access to medical care for transgender and nonbinary youth. 
California is going in the opposite direction. In September, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that ensures transgender kids from out-of-state can safely access hormones or puberty blocker. The law also shields families from child abuse investigations or from being prosecuted for seeking gender affirming care. It’s the first law of its kind in the nation.
Guest: Lesley McClurg, KQED health correspondent
Links:
'California Becomes First Sanctuary State for Transgender Youth Seeking Medical Care,' by Lesley McClurg, Oct. 18, 2022.
Released:
Oct 26, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Bay is a local news podcast about what’s really going on here. We’ll show you the messy and resilient culture of this place we call home, with help from Bay Area reporters, community leaders, and neighbors. The show is hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra, and new episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning.