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nonbinary
Coverage of nonbinary in the Nexus archive.
David Siffertperson1Patrick Martinezperson1Jeannine Kielyperson1Board of Electionsorganization1Manhattan’s 66th Assembly Districtplace1Queens’ 30th Assembly Districtplace1Village Independent Democratsorganization1Sageperson1Children's Hospitalorganization1The Vergeorganization1PMOStopic1puberty blockerstopic1testosteronetopic1
- Victories declared after recount fights in Manhattan and Queens Assembly races
Two Assembly candidates declared victory after manual recounts in Manhattan and Queens races. David Siffert led by 15 votes in Manhattan’s 66th District, and Patrick Martinez in Queens’ 30th. Jeannine Kiely conceded after a recount, and Siffert would be the first openly nonbinary person elected to New York state government.
- Trans teens have something to say
Sage, a nonbinary high school student, stopped taking testosterone after developing PMOS, a hormonal disorder causing hair growth and irregular periods. Their doctor prescribed puberty blockers to manage PMOS symptoms, not explicitly for trans-related reasons, while a hospital closure impacted trans patient care.