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This investigation examined needs and concerns of transgender youth and their families throughout the island of Newfoundland. Twenty-four youth and 21 parents completed qualitative questionnaires. Both parent and youth participants expressed concern about general practitioners’ lack of knowledge of transgender healthcare. Trans youths’ main concerns included lack of parental support, feelings of dysphoria, the desire to be fully accepted, and safety. Parents’ main concerns included wait times for care, their child’s mental health, lack of information or guidance, safety, and depathologizing their children’s identities. The findings point to six key recommendations for healthcare providers and policymakers.

Presents letters to the editor related to articles previously published. Defense against unfair press coverage by Bob Somerby and his website; Lawsuit against a teacher by Chicago Board of Education for exposing test question to the public; Facts about high school chemistry text book ChemCom.