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The Women's March hosts a rally and march to the Supreme Court on the first anniversary of the Dobbs V. JWHO decision, which reversed the federal right to abortion that stood for 49 years. It returned regulation of abortion to the states, and roughly half acted to ban it immediately. Some of those bans have been reversed by federal court, and more await hearings and decisions.

Jun 20, 2024

Two Years Post-Roe: Life in the Aftermath

Two Years Post-Roe: Life in the Aftermath
A graphic featuring Trump and imagery pertaining to LGBTQ rights.

Jun 13, 2024

Trump on LGBTQ Rights: Rolling Back Protections and Criminalizing Gender Nonconformity

Trump on LGBTQ Rights: Rolling Back Protections and Criminalizing Gender Nonconformity
Chappell Roan dressed as Lady Liberty performing at Governors Ball, Day 3, New York City, NY

Jun 13, 2024

A Queer Music Kiki

A Queer Music Kiki
Transgender, hijra, gender diverse population form human chain to demand 8 points of gender identity in front of National Press Club in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 5, 2022

Jun 6, 2024

Why Do Trans Women Face so Much Violence?

Why Do Trans Women Face so Much Violence?
A protestor holds a sign (with a white background and black letters) reading "TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS".

Apr 25, 2024

In Kansas, the ACLU Is Challenging Anti-Trans Laws in Court, and by Building Community

In Kansas, the ACLU Is Challenging Anti-Trans Laws in Court, and by Building Community
Individuals in a group holding ACLU-branded signs saying "We the People," and "You Can't Legislate Away Our Existence."

Mar 19, 2024

State Legislative Sessions: How They Impact Your Rights

State Legislative Sessions: How They Impact Your Rights
A person holding a sign with the text: Protect Trans Kids, during the pride parade.

Feb 29, 2024

A Teenager’s Fight Against Idaho’s Harmful Ban on Gender-Affirming Health Care

A Teenager’s Fight Against Idaho’s Harmful Ban on Gender-Affirming Health Care
A sign reading FREE SPEECH is held aloft by person protesting immigration laws banning some Muslims at Battery Park in Manhattan in 2017 in New York City

Feb 20, 2024

Defending Speech We Hate

Defending Speech We Hate
Someone holding a sign saying "Trans People Belong."

Feb 15, 2024

A Plan to Block Trans Health Care in Ohio Was Stopped — But the Fight Isn’t Over

A Plan to Block Trans Health Care in Ohio Was Stopped — But the Fight Isn’t Over
A racially-diverse classroom setting.

Feb 14, 2024

Anti-DEI Efforts Are the Latest Attack on Racial Equity and Free Speech

Anti-DEI Efforts Are the Latest Attack on Racial Equity and Free Speech