Erin In The Morning
@erininthemorn.skystack.xyz
News and discussion on trans legislation and life.
This is an automated Substack Account of https://erininthemorn.substack.com
Discover more/Create at: @skystack.xyz
This is an automated Substack Account of https://erininthemorn.substack.com
Discover more/Create at: @skystack.xyz
Protests Erupt in Chicago After Lurie Children’s Rolls Back Trans Youth Care • Lurie was one of six hospitals targeted by the HHS last week over the provision of legal and medically necessary care for trans patients.
Protests Erupt in Chicago After Lurie Children’s Rolls Back Trans Youth Care
Lurie was one of six hospitals targeted by the HHS last week over the provision of legal and medically necessary care for trans patients.
www.erininthemorning.com
January 22, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Protests Erupt in Chicago After Lurie Children’s Rolls Back Trans Youth Care • Lurie was one of six hospitals targeted by the HHS last week over the provision of legal and medically necessary care for trans patients.
Is The Trump Administration Attempting A Backdoor Gun Ban For Trans Americans? • Reporting indicates that the Trump admin is considering requiring gun applicants list their "biological sex at birth," which could put them in a bureaucratic catch-22 if it does not match their ID.
Is The Trump Administration Attempting A Backdoor Gun Ban For Trans Americans?
Reporting indicates that the Trump admin is considering requiring gun applicants list their "biological sex at birth," which could put them in a bureaucratic catch-22 if it does not match their ID.
www.erininthemorning.com
January 21, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Is The Trump Administration Attempting A Backdoor Gun Ban For Trans Americans? • Reporting indicates that the Trump admin is considering requiring gun applicants list their "biological sex at birth," which could put them in a bureaucratic catch-22 if it does not match their ID.
Democrats Successfully Strip All Anti-Trans Riders From Final Appropriations Bills • The HHS and Education bills once contained the most sweeping anti-trans provisions in congressional history. Now they contain none.
Democrats Successfully Strip All Anti-Trans Riders From Final Appropriations Bills
The HHS and Education bills once contained the most sweeping anti-trans provisions in congressional history. Now they contain none.
www.erininthemorning.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Democrats Successfully Strip All Anti-Trans Riders From Final Appropriations Bills • The HHS and Education bills once contained the most sweeping anti-trans provisions in congressional history. Now they contain none.
Judge Kacsmaryk Compares Drag To Blackface, Allows College Campus Drag Ban In Texas • The judge also ruled that drag shows do not convey any message about gender subversion, exempting it from first amendment protections.
Judge Kacsmaryk Compares Drag To Blackface, Allows College Campus Drag Ban In Texas
The judge also ruled that drag shows do not convey any message about gender subversion, exempting it from first amendment protections.
www.erininthemorning.com
January 19, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Judge Kacsmaryk Compares Drag To Blackface, Allows College Campus Drag Ban In Texas • The judge also ruled that drag shows do not convey any message about gender subversion, exempting it from first amendment protections.
GOP Congressman Calls McBride "Gentleman" During Her Tribute to Women—Including a Cancer Victim's Memory • A Georgia Republican couldn’t resist turning the moment honoring important Delaware women into a transphobic soundbite for the anti-trans Twitter mob.
GOP Congressman Calls McBride "Gentleman" During Her Tribute to Women—Including a Cancer Victim's Memory
A Georgia Republican couldn’t resist turning the moment honoring important Delaware women into a transphobic soundbite for the anti-trans Twitter mob.
www.erininthemorning.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:19 PM
GOP Congressman Calls McBride "Gentleman" During Her Tribute to Women—Including a Cancer Victim's Memory • A Georgia Republican couldn’t resist turning the moment honoring important Delaware women into a transphobic soundbite for the anti-trans Twitter mob.
Even Barrett Seemed Alarmed by the Implications of Anti-Trans Arguments at SCOTUS • Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who penned what might be the most virulently anti-trans Supreme Court document in history, had “concerns” about how Hecox and BPJ might impact cisgender women.
Even Barrett Seemed Alarmed by the Implications of Anti-Trans Arguments at SCOTUS
Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who penned what might be the most virulently anti-trans Supreme Court document in history, had “concerns” about how Hecox and BPJ might impact cisgender women.
www.erininthemorning.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Even Barrett Seemed Alarmed by the Implications of Anti-Trans Arguments at SCOTUS • Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who penned what might be the most virulently anti-trans Supreme Court document in history, had “concerns” about how Hecox and BPJ might impact cisgender women.
"No Investigation Will Stop Us From Taking Care Of Our Kids": School Districts Respond To Latest Anti-Trans Threats From Trump Admin • School districts in CA, CT, HI, ME, MA, NV, NY, PA, VT, and WA received word that they would be placed under investigation for trans-supportive policies.
"No Investigation Will Stop Us From Taking Care Of Our Kids": School Districts Respond To Latest Anti-Trans Threats From Trump Admin
School districts in CA, CT, HI, ME, MA, NV, NY, PA, VT, and WA received word that they would be placed under investigation for trans-supportive policies.
www.erininthemorning.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:19 PM
"No Investigation Will Stop Us From Taking Care Of Our Kids": School Districts Respond To Latest Anti-Trans Threats From Trump Admin • School districts in CA, CT, HI, ME, MA, NV, NY, PA, VT, and WA received word that they would be placed under investigation for trans-supportive policies.
New Jersey Remains Among Last Blue States Without Trans Shield Law As Democrats Punt To Next Session • There’s a new governor, a new legislature, and a new call to action. Will New Jersey lawmakers finally protect trans kids’ care?
New Jersey Remains Among Last Blue States Without Trans Shield Law As Democrats Punt To Next Session
There’s a new governor, a new legislature, and a new call to action. Will New Jersey lawmakers finally protect trans kids’ care?
www.erininthemorning.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:20 PM
New Jersey Remains Among Last Blue States Without Trans Shield Law As Democrats Punt To Next Session • There’s a new governor, a new legislature, and a new call to action. Will New Jersey lawmakers finally protect trans kids’ care?
Tomorrow's SCOTUS Case Is Not Just About Transgender Sports; Ruling Could Impact All Trans Rights • Though much of the reporting on the Little v. Hecox court case is about transgender sports participation, the SCOTUS ruling could impact all rights of transgender people.
Tomorrow's SCOTUS Case Is Not Just About Transgender Sports; Ruling Could Impact All Trans Rights
Though much of the reporting on the Little v. Hecox court case is about transgender sports participation, the SCOTUS ruling could impact all rights of transgender people.
www.erininthemorning.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Tomorrow's SCOTUS Case Is Not Just About Transgender Sports; Ruling Could Impact All Trans Rights • Though much of the reporting on the Little v. Hecox court case is about transgender sports participation, the SCOTUS ruling could impact all rights of transgender people.
Op-Ed: With KOSA, Elizabeth Warren is Betraying the Trans Youth She Claims to Protect • Evan Greer writes for EITM: "KOSA’s re-emergence comes during a moment of existential crisis for the Democratic party."
Op-Ed: With KOSA, Elizabeth Warren is Betraying the Trans Youth She Claims to Protect
Evan Greer writes for EITM: "KOSA’s re-emergence comes during a moment of existential crisis for the Democratic party."
www.erininthemorning.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Op-Ed: With KOSA, Elizabeth Warren is Betraying the Trans Youth She Claims to Protect • Evan Greer writes for EITM: "KOSA’s re-emergence comes during a moment of existential crisis for the Democratic party."
Texas A&M Bans Philosophy Prof. From Teaching Plato Because of "Gender Ideology" • “Silencing 2,500-year-old ideas from one of the world’s most influential thinkers betrays the mission of higher education.”
Texas A&M Bans Philosophy Prof. From Teaching Plato Because of "Gender Ideology"
“Silencing 2,500-year-old ideas from one of the world’s most influential thinkers betrays the mission of higher education.”
www.erininthemorning.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Texas A&M Bans Philosophy Prof. From Teaching Plato Because of "Gender Ideology" • “Silencing 2,500-year-old ideas from one of the world’s most influential thinkers betrays the mission of higher education.”
Over 400,000 Transgender People Have Moved States Since Trump's Election • The large migration builds on earlier movements of transgender people in response to anti-transgender legislation.
Over 400,000 Transgender People Have Moved States Since Trump's Election
The large migration builds on earlier movements of transgender people in response to anti-transgender legislation.
www.erininthemorning.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Over 400,000 Transgender People Have Moved States Since Trump's Election • The large migration builds on earlier movements of transgender people in response to anti-transgender legislation.
As Lameduck Inches Towards End, NJ Trans Rights Bill Could Die • “I don't understand how leadership can decide to go against their own caucus.”
As Lameduck Inches Towards End, NJ Trans Rights Bill Could Die
“I don't understand how leadership can decide to go against their own caucus.”
www.erininthemorning.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:19 AM
As Lameduck Inches Towards End, NJ Trans Rights Bill Could Die • “I don't understand how leadership can decide to go against their own caucus.”
Vermont Bill Would Create State Trust Fund For Private Trans Youth Care Clinics As Trump Threatens Hospital Funding • The bill would establish the Affirming Health Care Trust Fund, administered by the State Treasurer, to support clinics and providers outside the reach of federal funding threats.
Vermont Bill Would Create State Trust Fund For Private Trans Youth Care Clinics As Trump Threatens Hospital Funding
The bill would establish the Affirming Health Care Trust Fund, administered by the State Treasurer, to support clinics and providers outside the reach of federal funding threats.
www.erininthemorning.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Vermont Bill Would Create State Trust Fund For Private Trans Youth Care Clinics As Trump Threatens Hospital Funding • The bill would establish the Affirming Health Care Trust Fund, administered by the State Treasurer, to support clinics and providers outside the reach of federal funding threats.
2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! • This year, consider ordering your Girl Scout cookies from a trans girl scout to make their day!
2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!
This year, consider ordering your Girl Scout cookies from a trans girl scout to make their day!
www.erininthemorning.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:19 PM
2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! • This year, consider ordering your Girl Scout cookies from a trans girl scout to make their day!
Many Colorado Trans Youth Stranded After Denver Health, CHCO Withdraw Care • For the second time in as many years, many young trans Coloradans have suddenly lost access to life-saving care.
Many Colorado Trans Youth Stranded After Denver Health, CHCO Withdraw Care
For the second time in as many years, many young trans Coloradans have suddenly lost access to life-saving care.
www.erininthemorning.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Many Colorado Trans Youth Stranded After Denver Health, CHCO Withdraw Care • For the second time in as many years, many young trans Coloradans have suddenly lost access to life-saving care.
The Case For Hope: Transgender Rights Going Into 2026 • This last year has been one of the hardest years for transgender people in memory. Somehow, though, I'm feeling hope going into 2026.
The Case For Hope: Transgender Rights Going Into 2026
This last year has been one of the hardest years for transgender people in memory. Somehow, though, I'm feeling hope going into 2026.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The Case For Hope: Transgender Rights Going Into 2026 • This last year has been one of the hardest years for transgender people in memory. Somehow, though, I'm feeling hope going into 2026.
9th Circuit Court Temporarily Blocks Lower Court Forced Outing Ruling In California • A lower court ruling would have required schools to allow teachers to out transgender students to their parents.
9th Circuit Court Temporarily Blocks Lower Court Forced Outing Ruling In California
A lower court ruling would have required schools to allow teachers to out transgender students to their parents.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 28, 2025 at 7:17 PM
9th Circuit Court Temporarily Blocks Lower Court Forced Outing Ruling In California • A lower court ruling would have required schools to allow teachers to out transgender students to their parents.
HHS Sec. Kennedy Attempts To Stop Trans Youth Care In Hospitals Nationwide—Before New Federal Rules Take Effect • Like many of the Trump regime’s attempted powergrabs, this kind of piecemeal and disheveled rulemaking is enforced at least in part by fear and sheer uncertainty.
HHS Sec. Kennedy Attempts To Stop Trans Youth Care In Hospitals Nationwide—Before New Federal Rules Take Effect
Like many of the Trump regime’s attempted powergrabs, this kind of piecemeal and disheveled rulemaking is enforced at least in part by fear and sheer uncertainty.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
HHS Sec. Kennedy Attempts To Stop Trans Youth Care In Hospitals Nationwide—Before New Federal Rules Take Effect • Like many of the Trump regime’s attempted powergrabs, this kind of piecemeal and disheveled rulemaking is enforced at least in part by fear and sheer uncertainty.
ACLU Pledges To Challenge Trump Admin In Court Over National Trans Youth Care Ban Rule • The rule must undergo a 60 day comment period, whereupon the government must generally respond before it may be put into effect.
ACLU Pledges To Challenge Trump Admin In Court Over National Trans Youth Care Ban Rule
The rule must undergo a 60 day comment period, whereupon the government must generally respond before it may be put into effect.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
ACLU Pledges To Challenge Trump Admin In Court Over National Trans Youth Care Ban Rule • The rule must undergo a 60 day comment period, whereupon the government must generally respond before it may be put into effect.
Trans Youth Emergency Project Offers Families Guidance To Help Keep Getting Care After New Trump Anti-Trans Rule • The organization tells EITM that they are prepared to scale up for further shutdown of care, and can offer most families places to continue getting care.
Trans Youth Emergency Project Offers Families Guidance To Help Keep Getting Care After New Trump Anti-Trans Rule
The organization tells EITM that they are prepared to scale up for further shutdown of care, and can offer most families places to continue getting care.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Trans Youth Emergency Project Offers Families Guidance To Help Keep Getting Care After New Trump Anti-Trans Rule • The organization tells EITM that they are prepared to scale up for further shutdown of care, and can offer most families places to continue getting care.
Nationwide Trans Youth Care Ban Imminent As Trump Admin Announces "Nuclear Option" Federal Rule • The new federal rule formalizes previous threats to hospitals to pull Medicaid funding, and represents a significant legal stretch by this administration.
Nationwide Trans Youth Care Ban Imminent As Trump Admin Announces "Nuclear Option" Federal Rule
The new federal rule formalizes previous threats to hospitals to pull Medicaid funding, and represents a significant legal stretch by this administration.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Nationwide Trans Youth Care Ban Imminent As Trump Admin Announces "Nuclear Option" Federal Rule • The new federal rule formalizes previous threats to hospitals to pull Medicaid funding, and represents a significant legal stretch by this administration.
Victory in New Zealand, For Now—Injunction Brings Puberty Blocker Ban to a Screeching Halt • The High Court asserted that, contrary to wild speculation by anti-trans establishments, puberty blockers are largely safe and reversible.
Victory in New Zealand, For Now—Injunction Brings Puberty Blocker Ban to a Screeching Halt
The High Court asserted that, contrary to wild speculation by anti-trans establishments, puberty blockers are largely safe and reversible.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Victory in New Zealand, For Now—Injunction Brings Puberty Blocker Ban to a Screeching Halt • The High Court asserted that, contrary to wild speculation by anti-trans establishments, puberty blockers are largely safe and reversible.
MTG's Felony National Youth Trans Ban Passes House; 3 Dems Vote For It, 4 GOP Vote Against It • The bill is not expected to pass the Senate, but marks the first time a national trans youth care ban has passed a chamber of Congress.
MTG's Felony National Youth Trans Ban Passes House; 3 Dems Vote For It, 4 GOP Vote Against It
The bill is not expected to pass the Senate, but marks the first time a national trans youth care ban has passed a chamber of Congress.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:18 AM
MTG's Felony National Youth Trans Ban Passes House; 3 Dems Vote For It, 4 GOP Vote Against It • The bill is not expected to pass the Senate, but marks the first time a national trans youth care ban has passed a chamber of Congress.
“They Are Obsessed With Trans People:” Rep. Sarah McBride Rails Against GOP’s Upcoming Anti-Trans Votes • Rep. McBride joined Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Johnson in a speech against a felony national trans youth healthcare ban expected to be heard in Congress today.
“They Are Obsessed With Trans People:” Rep. Sarah McBride Rails Against GOP’s Upcoming Anti-Trans Votes
Rep. McBride joined Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Johnson in a speech against a felony national trans youth healthcare ban expected to be heard in Congress today.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
“They Are Obsessed With Trans People:” Rep. Sarah McBride Rails Against GOP’s Upcoming Anti-Trans Votes • Rep. McBride joined Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Johnson in a speech against a felony national trans youth healthcare ban expected to be heard in Congress today.