Best of 2023 | What Texas' Attacks on Trans Healthcare Did to One Family

Best of 2023 | What Texas' Attacks on Trans Healthcare Did to One Family

As the What Next team catches its breath at the end of summer, we’re revisiting some of the biggest stories of the year. This story originally ran on Nov. 9, 2022. What Next will resume regular programming next week.


As Texas laws have become more discriminatory against trans individuals and their families, many wonder if they can even stay in the Lone Star State, especially when parents could be investigated as child abusers for providing healthcare to their children. This family made the difficult decision to move to Colorado.


Guests:

Katie Laird, social justice blogger.

Noah Laird, high school student.


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