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Trans Russians Prepare for “Fascist Law” That Would Strip Away Their Rights
“The way how these people see their future is collapsing,” said the leader of a Russian trans support organization.
Families and Health Care Workers Are Suing Texas Over Gender-Affirming Care Ban
The lawsuit led by ACLU and other national groups seeks to block the ban from taking effect at the start of September.
KS Judge Bars Trans People From Being Able to Change Their Gender on Licenses
Legal groups have vowed to challenge the lawsuit that prompted the far right judge’s order.
Court Reinstates Tennessee’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Health Care for Trans Youth
This is the first time that federal judges have allowed a ban on gender-affirming care to fully take hold.
Delaware Trans Lawmaker Sarah McBride Announces Historic Run for Congress
In 2020, McBride became the first transgender person to be elected to a state legislative seat.
TERFs Are Drawing on the Same Fascist Arguments as Torture Advocates
Bigoted attacks on trans participation in sports and access to bathrooms outrageously rely on “ticking-bomb” rhetoric.
Wisconsin County Declares Itself a Sanctuary for Trans People
The resolution “draws a circle of safety and protection around trans people,” its sponsor said.
Human Rights Campaign Declares State of Emergency as LGBTQ People Face Crises
There have been more than 70 anti-LGBTQ+ bills signed into law so far in 2023 — more than double last year’s number.
To Protect Trans Health Care, We Need to Fight Bigotry — and Win Medicare for All
Trans people are up against bigoted legislation, bureaucratic red tape, and the U.S.’s cruel lack of health care access.
Dozens of GoFundMe Users Seek Funds to Flee States Passing Transphobic Laws
Many trans individuals and their families see little recourse but to leave their states in response to anti-trans laws.