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Breaking Down the Headlines: The Outcomes We Don't Hear About (Part Two)
In part one of The Outcomes We Don’t Hear About, we looked at what happens when we only hear about the accusation of “wrongdoing” but don’t learn the outcome. In part two, we are going to look at specific cases that were in the headlines, identify their status or outcome, and share resources to help you follow legal actions that are important to you.
4 days ago12 min read


Breaking Down the Headlines- The Outcomes We Don't Hear About (Part One)
"Breaking News: Texas Sues Doctor Over Gender-Affirming Care."
"Attorney General Opens Investigation Into Children's Hospital."
"Federal Government Launches Investigation of Medical Organization."
Headlines like these spread fast. They show up on TV, in news alerts, across social media, and in conversations with friends and coworkers. Within hours, thousands, or even millions, of people have seen them. Then, a few weeks later, another headline appears.
But what happens after
Jul 1012 min read


Breaking Down the Headlines: The Texas Detransition Clinic
The development of a detransition clinic in Texas is not an isolated thing. It is the latest chapter in a broader political movement.
Jun 2611 min read


Breaking Down the Headlines: Misinformation and Disinformation
Trying to stay informed about what is happening in the world can feel exhausting right now. Every day, we are flooded with headlines, TikToks, tweets, videos, breaking news alerts, and “hot takes” all competing for our attention. And while access to information can be empowering, it also means people are constantly navigating misinformation and disinformation, sometimes without even realizing it.
Jun 1012 min read


Good Headlines
We're taking a short break this week, and Breaking Down the Headlines will be back next week with How to Break Down the Headlines: Misinformation and Disinformation. In the meantime, we want to share some positive headlines to kick off Pride month. Check out goodgoodgood.co/impact/lgbtq
Jun 11 min read


Breaking Down the Headlines: The 2026 United States Counterterrorism Strategy Part Two- Unpacking Propaganda
In this blog series, we'll be breaking down some of the complex news, legal actions, and policies that are impacting LGBTQ+ folks. Each week we will breakdown one news story, legal action, or policy in clear, plain language without the clickbait, and give you tools to learn more or take action. This week, we are continuing our focus on the 2026 United States Counterterrorism Strategy. In the first part of covering the 2026 United States Counterterrorism Strategy, we broke dow
May 2810 min read


Breaking Down the Headlines: The 2026 United States Counterterrorism Strategy- Part One
In this blog series, we'll be breaking down some of the complex news, legal actions, and policies that are impacting LGBTQ+ folks. Each week we will breakdown one news story, legal action, or policy in clear, plain language without the clickbait, and give you tools to learn more or take action. This week, we are focusing on the 2026 United States Counterterrorism Strategy. On May 6th, 2026, the Trump administration released the 2026 United States Counterterrorism Strategy, af
May 215 min read


Breaking Down the Headlines: DOJ Subpoenas for Trans Care Records Part Two- Forum Shopping and the DOJ Strategy
In this blog series, we'll be breaking down some of the complex news, legal actions, and policies that are impacting LGBTQ+ folks. Each week we will breakdown one news story, legal action, or policy in clear, plain language without the clickbait, and give you tools to learn more or take action. This week, we are focusing on the recent Department of Justice (DOJ) legal actions against two hospitals providing gender affirming care to transgender minors. First, a quick recap fro
May 158 min read


Breaking Down the Headlines: DOJ Subpoenas for Trans Care Records Part One
In this blog series, we'll be breaking down some of the complex news, legal actions, and policies that are impacting LGBTQ+ folks. Each week we will breakdown one news story, legal action, or policy in clear, plain language without the clickbait, and give you tools to learn more or take action. This week, we are focusing on the recent Department of Justice (DOJ) legal actions against two hospitals providing gender affirming care to transgender minors. Big-picture summary: DOJ
May 123 min read


El Paso Police Department Takes Bold Steps Towards LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
In a groundbreaking move, the El Paso Police Department (EPPD) is making significant strides toward creating a more inclusive and...
Feb 5, 20242 min read


Calling all Allies: We Need You to Act
Friday was a hard day for our Texas trans family and so we at the Borderland Rainbow Center and the Diversity and Resiliency Institute of...
Apr 18, 20234 min read


Monkeypox.... what it is and how to avoid it
(AP Photo / Haven Daley) More than 18,100 cases of monkeypox have been reported in the US, 1,604 of which have been in Texas according to...
Aug 30, 20222 min read
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