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Trans Rights
Trump’s Anti-Trans Policies Embolden Far Right, But Our Existence Challenges It
Trans existence challenges the fundamental tenets of fascism and exposes the fragility of authoritarian power.
SCOTUS Sides With Trump on Gender Marker Passport Restrictions for Trans People
Legal experts warn this ruling could open the door to a broader assault on trans identification policies nationwide.
New DHS Proposal Expands Biometric Surveillance Program to Include DNA Sex Test
Experts and civil rights advocates are denouncing Trump’s biometric power grab.
To Honor Miss Major, We Fight for the Trans and Queer Spaces She Built
Miss Major Griffin-Gracy embraced the messiness of revolt with magnetic optimism.
72 Dems Pen Letter Demanding Trump Admin Restore Trans History at Stonewall
“This pivotal moment would not have happened without the courage of trans activists,” the lawmakers' open letter reads.
NYC Public Schools System Defies Trump Anti-Trans Demands, Files Lawsuit
This defiance stands in sharp contrast to the elite institutions that have capitulated under federal funding threats.
Mamdani Vows to Make NYC a “Sanctuary City” for Trans People in New Campaign Ad
“New York will not sit idly by while trans people are attacked,” Mamdani said in his new campaign ad.
Texas AG Announces Undercover Operations Into “Antifa,” Cites “Transgenderism”
The move echoes a push by the Trump administration to weaponize counterterrorism tools against left-leaning groups.
Supreme Court Appears Poised to Strike Down State Bans on Conversion Therapy
Conversion therapy is a discredited anti-LGBTQ practice that many health experts say is akin to torture.
16 States Sue HHS After It Threatens to Cut Funds Over Trans Inclusion in Sex Ed
Last month, HHS warned dozens of states to drop lessons on transgender health or face millions in funding cuts.