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We Aren’t Powerless in the Face of Trump’s Outrageous, Anti-Trans Edicts
We can’t prevent all of this administration’s harms, but we can greatly diminish their impacts if we organize.
EEOC Rolls Back Trans Protections Following Trump’s Executive Order
The executive order mandates that federal agencies recognize only two unchangeable sexes assigned at conception.
Denver Schools Face Federal Inquiry Over All-Gender Restroom
“I hope that DPS and other schools fight back for their students,” said Z Williams, a trans activist in Denver.
Incarcerated Trans Woman Sues Trump Over Anti-Trans Order Redefining “Sex”
The lawsuit claims Executive Order 14166 caused the woman distress and endangers her safety.
How Is Trump’s Anti-Trans Executive Order Being Used? Here’s What We Know.
Trans people in federal custody are already feeling immediate impacts of the order, the ACLU’s Gillian Branstetter says.
MT Anti-Trans Bill Would Lay Groundwork for Dangerous Legal Precedent If Passed
The legislation would criminalize parents for letting a child access gender-affirming procedures and hormone therapy.
Trump’s Day 1 Anti-LGBTQ Orders Will Likely Run Into Legal Trouble
Executive orders typically direct federal agencies to begin changing their policies — and can be challenged in court.
Some LGBTQ Couples Rush to Marry Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration
Pop-up elopement events for queer couples are happening in states across the country before January 20.
Montana’s Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill Moves Forward After Key House Vote
“This bill is clearly fueled by hate and transphobia,” said researcher Allison Chapman.
Idaho Republicans Demand Supreme Court Overturn 2015 Marriage Equality Decision
The resolution falsely alleges that same-sex marriages violate residents' religious rights.
I’m a Trans Teen in a Red State — Anti-Trans Politicians Cannot Erase Me
Anti-trans conspiracies driven by right-wing activists and lawmakers broke up my family, but they can’t destroy me.
Trans Californians Could Seal Court Records Under Proposed Law Amid Trump Term
“Transgender people face an insurmountable constant threat of being doxxed and harassed,” said advocate Allison Chapman.
Judge Blocks Title IX Protections for Trans Youth and Other Vulnerable Students
The ruling strikes down expanded anti-discrimination protections proposed by Biden's Department of Education last April.