Biden administration influences transgender health guidelines

The Biden administration successfully pushed for an international transgender health nonprofit to remove age limits in their guidelines for transgender surgical procedures for adolescents, in order to prevent conservative lawmakers from imposing age restrictions into law.

Book Bans in the United States

Code Switch starts a new series on book bans in the United States, focusing on the ongoing battles, statewide implications, and kids fighting back. The first episode features Mike Curato, author of Flamer, discussing his banned book and the challenges faced by queer identity literature.

West Virginia Primary Elections

West Virginia voters chose their nominees in primaries for key posts of governor and a U.S. Senate seat. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey won the Republican nomination for governor, while Gov. Jim Justice won the GOP primary for the U.S. Senate seat. The Democratic nominees are Steve Williams for governor and Glenn Elliott for the Senate seat.

Republican Governor Candidates in West Virginia Focus on Culture War Issues

Republican candidates for governor of West Virginia are focusing on culture war issues, particularly transgender rights, in their campaigns. The primary election is approaching, and the winner will likely be the favorite in the state's November election.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and his culture war agenda

Gov. Ron DeSantis is working to improve his relationship with former President Donald Trump while pushing a culture war agenda, including allowing chaplains in public schools, teaching kindergartners about communism, and banning lab-grown meat.

Governor Ron DeSantis Culture War Agenda

Gov. Ron DeSantis is trying to improve his relationship with former President Donald Trump while continuing his culture war agenda by signing laws related to chaplains in schools, teaching kindergartners about communism, and banning lab-grown meat.

Arizona Supreme Court Resurrects 160-Year-Old Abortion Ban Law

The Arizona Supreme Court resurrected a 160-year-old law banning almost all abortions, aligning with other Republican-leaning states. Despite this, polls show the majority of Americans support legal abortion. The culture war over abortion is complex and rooted in history.