We the People: Rachida Mahamed

Rachida Mahamed doesn’t consider herself a changemaker yet. The keyword in that sentence is yet.

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Action Required: Trans Day of Visibility

Being seen and visible is important. Take time today to show support for our trans peers.

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Texas Wants to Take Trans Kids From Their Supportive Parents. We’re Suing.

Families in Texas are worried that supporting their transgender kids will lead to a report of child abuse. We are already seeing families being investigated. Gender-affirming care is medically necessary, saves lives, and shouldn’t be the subject of an investigation.

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We the People: Dr. Mayson Bedient

“Anything you feel passionate about is worth doing."

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South Dakotans Don't Want Anti-Trans Bills 

South Dakotans are tired of state lawmakers ignoring real issues.

By Jett Jonelis

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Transgender and Non-Binary Leaders Tell Federal Court Trans People Deserve Joy at Any Age

Transgender and non-binary people as well as businesses, professional associations, and medical professionals are speaking out against Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming health care.

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The Federal Bureau of Prisons is Still Delaying My Health Care, Despite a Court Order

Cristina Iglesias has been denied medically necessary care for more than two decades because she is transgender.

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We the People: Shannon Wright

Shannon Wright is active in her community and never afraid to speak out, describing herself as “the protest leader, the instigator, the rebel who will speak out when others won’t.”

By Shannon Wright

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One Year Later: How the Biden Administration is Doing on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

Across our issue areas, the Biden-Harris administration has made some progress — but much work remains to be done.

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