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Massachusetts Voters Could Have Overturned a Key Law for Transgender People — But they Voted to Protect Them Instead

“Voters in Massachusetts made history tonight and sent a clear message that transgender rights are human rights.”

Lily Madigan’s Political Moxie Is Fueled by Bigots' Attention

“I'm enjoying life; I'm living my best life.”

Coming Out as Transgender Taught Me a Big Lesson About Islamophobia

"When the person who taught you how to be both trans and proud of your faith has died, Islamophobia directed toward them is even more painful."

Trans Activists Made a Statement with a Pride Flag at the World Series

"Trans people deserve to live."

6 Ways You Can Stop Enforcing the Gender Binary in Everyday Life

Let’s stop assuming everyone’s pronouns based on their gender performance.

This Is What Parents Want the Trump Administration to Know About Their Transgender Kids

"Have you met any transgender children, Mr. Severino?"

This Legislation Could Protect Transgender People From the Proposed Gender Definition

The Equality Act would make Trump's proposal illegal.

The Department of Justice Is Already Working to Undo Trans Civil Rights

They're getting involved in an employment discrimination case that could go to the Supreme Court.

This Is Why Going to the Doctor Can Be So Hard for Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming People

“The medical field has no room for me.”

As a Transgender Person, State Laws Changed the Course of My Life

I needed to be in a place that had resources and legal protections in place for me.

Calls to the Trans Lifeline Quadrupled After the Trump Administration's Gender Policy Memo

First time callers doubled.

I'm a Trans Student, and I Refuse to Be Erased by the Trump Administration

"I deserve to be acknowledged. I exist.”

I'm a Transgender ACLU Attorney, and I'm Fighting for Our Rights in Voting Booths, Courts, and the Streets

We can and will defend our existence by caring for one another.

Transgender People Fought Back Against Trump's Gender Memo in a Powerful Rally

“We are at the mercy of someone’s political opinion and that is not okay.”

7 Ways to Help Trans People Fight the Trump Administration

Transgender folks won't be erased.

It's Not Enough to Cast Transgender Models if You Won't Fight for Transgender People

"There's a distinct difference between the glamour on the runway and the harsh reality of the way so many in my transgender community live."

I'm Transgender and My State Could Take Away My Right to Safety

That's why it's critical that Massachusetts votes Yes on 3.

An Advocacy Group Said a Student Was Left in the Hallway During an Active Shooter Drill Because She's Transgender

“One student was prevented from entering either the boys or girls locker room while the teachers discussed where she should go."

I’m Trans and This Is What High School Is Like for Me

“I don’t want to say that it gets better because I am not sure that it does.”

This Transgender Teen Called Out Australia's Prime Minister for a Transphobic Comment

“We get one childhood, and mine was stolen from me by attitudes like this.”