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Oct 21, 2021

Finding Trans Joy Through Sports

Oct 15, 2021

How Mastercard's New Policy Violates Sex Workers' Rights

Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, holds a sign that says, "Don't mess with Texas," as he and other Democratic caucus members join a rally on the steps of the Texas Capitol to support voting rights

Jul 29, 2021

The Texas Legislature's Culture War

A transgender woman in a hospital gown speaking to her doctor, a transgender man, in an exam room

Jul 15, 2021

Five Things to Know About Gender-Affirming Health Care

On June 8, 2019, over 70 groups participated in the 23rd Brooklyn Pride Parade. A few thousand onlookers gathered along the parade route on 5th Avenue from Lincoln Place to 9th Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn

Jun 9, 2021

Resilience, Liberation, and the Interconnectedness of Pride

Brook Dennis, a 9-year-old transgender girl in Arkansas, is seen with her parents

May 25, 2021

We鈥檙e Suing Arkansas Over its Ban on Health Care for Trans Youth

Image of Lindsay Hecox, ACLU client, on a track field.

May 4, 2021

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

A demonstrator holding a sign with the text "Stop HB1570."

Apr 15, 2021

Special Report: Chase Strangio on the Legislative Assault on Trans Youth

Apr 7, 2021

Special Report: Chase Strangio on the Legislative Assault on Trans Youth

Demonstrators protesting anti-trans bills.

Apr 1, 2021

Doctors Agree: Gender-Affirming Care is Life-Saving Care

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News & Commentary about Transgender Rights