Oklahoma governor signs gender-affirming care ban for kids

Oklahoma on Monday became the latest state to ban gender-affirming medical care for minors as Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill that makes it a felony for health care workers to provide children with treatments that can include puberty-blocking drugs and hormones.

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NBC NewsLean Left· May 2, 2023

Oklahoma governor signs gender-affirming care ban for kids

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· May 2, 2023

Oklahoma governor signs gender-affirming care ban for kids

St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· May 2, 2023

Oklahoma governor signs gender-affirming care ban for kids

The Garden IslandLean Left· May 2, 2023

Oklahoma governor signs gender-affirming care ban for kids

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PoliticoLean Left· May 2, 2023

Oklahoma governor signs ban on gender-affirming care for kids

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· May 2, 2023

Oklahoma governor signs ban on gender-affirming care for kids

The WeekLean Left· May 2, 2023

Oklahoma bans gender-affirming care for kids

CNNLean Left· May 2, 2023· ran in 3 outlets

Oklahoma governor signs legislation banning gender-affirming care for minors

St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· May 2, 2023· ran in 2 outlets

Oklahoma governor signs bill making it a felony for medical professionals to provide gender-affirming care to minors

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Local News 8Center· May 2, 2023

Oklahoma governor signs legislation banning gender-affirming care for minors

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Oklahoma governor signs legislation banning gender-affirming care for minors

KAAL RochesterCenter· May 2, 2023· ran in 2 outlets

Oklahoma governor signs bill making it a felony for medical professionals to provide gender-affirming care to minors

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Oklahoma governor signs gender-affirming care ban for kids

WTOP Washington DCCenter· May 2, 2023

Oklahoma governor signs gender-affirming care ban for kids

CBS NewsCenter· May 2, 2023

Oklahoma governor signs gender-affirming care ban for kids

UPICenter· May 2, 2023

Oklahoma governor signs ban on gender-affirming care for minors into law

ForbesCenter· May 2, 2023

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Winchester StarLean Right· May 2, 2023

Oklahoma governor signs gender-affirming care ban for kids

MyNorthwestLean Right· May 2, 2023

Oklahoma governor signs gender-affirming care ban for kids

Winchester StarLean Right· May 2, 2023· ran in 2 outlets

Oklahoma governor signs bill making it a felony for medical professionals to provide gender-affirming care to minors

Fox NewsRight· May 2, 2023

Oklahoma governor makes performing 'irreversible gender transition surgeries' on children a felony