Texas Wants to Take Trans Kids From Their Supportive Parents. We’re Suing.

Families in Texas are worried that supporting their transgender kids will lead to a report of child abuse. We are already seeing families being investigated. Gender-affirming care is medically necessary, saves lives, and shouldn’t be the subject of an investigation.

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Transgender and Non-Binary Leaders Tell Federal Court Trans People Deserve Joy at Any Age

Transgender and non-binary people as well as businesses, professional associations, and medical professionals are speaking out against Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming health care.

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One Year Later: How the Biden Administration is Doing on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

Across our issue areas, the Biden-Harris administration has made some progress — but much work remains to be done.

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I Want to Play Golf with Other Boys. I’m Suing Tennessee for That Chance.

Tennessee passed a law that would keep Luc and other transgender students from participating in school sports.

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At End of SCOTUS Term, Where Are We on LGBTQ+ Rights?

The Supreme Court took action on three cases directly affecting LGBTQ+ rights, and now the term is over. One of the rulings may well turn out to be a watershed moment in trans rights, while the other two suggest that the court has reached a stalemate

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How to be a year-round advocate  

Legislators may have gaveled out for the year, but that doesn’t mean they’re off the clock. Let’s talk about how you can lobby your lawmakers outside the halls of the capitol.  

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A Federal Appeals Court Will Decide if Trans Students Can Continue to Play School Sports

Last August, a federal court found that those supporting an Idaho ban on trans student athletes had no evidence to support their claims.

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Governor Burgum Must Veto House Bill 1298

House Bill 1298 will harm transgender youth and violates the constitution. It must be stopped.

By Libby Skarin

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Trans Girls Are Girls: Veto House Bill 1298

House Bill 1298 won’t help North Dakotans. This policy must be stopped, Governor Burgum has the power to do that.

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