South Dakota becomes second state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth

A protester at an LGBTQ rights rally in November 2018. Photo: Bill Tompkins via Getty Images South Dakota has become the second state to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth after Republican Gov. Kristi Noem signed the controversial bill into law. The big picture: South Dakota is one of several GOP-led states escalating attacks on trans rights through legislation that often targets youth. More than two dozen bills targeting trans health care were introduced at the start of 2023 state legislative sessions. Details: The law bars health care workers from...