Do No Harm: The Anti-Diversity Initiative Fueling Anti-Trans Legislation

Many anti-LGBTQ bills across the US have similar language that originates from right-wing organizations like Do No Harm, which advocates against trans inclusion in healthcare. The group produces ready-made bills that can be easily replicated in different states, with similar preambles and citations proclaiming the so-called dangers of gender-affirming healthcare. Despite claims that it protects healthcare workers and patients from "discriminatory, divisive ideologies," the nonprofit's position conflicts with the recommendations of leading medical organizations, which warn against promoting pervasive stigmas against LGBTQ people.