bathroom bills
I Met a Pastor Who Thinks 'Transgenders' Are Deceptive—He Didn’t Know I’m Trans
Pastor Ralph Van Ness, who also works as a high school security guard, has been vocal in his fight to prevent trans people from using the bathroom. I wanted to see what he'd say face-to-face with a trans person.
Gavin Grimm: Love Is the Heartbeat of Our Community—and It Can Never Be Defeated
In an exclusive op-ed, Gavin Grimm opens up about what it's been like to be a teenager and a leading voice in the fight for trans rights.
Meet Trans Civil Rights Hero Gavin Grimm—and the Pastor Who Calls Him a Girl
Gavin never wanted to become a symbol for trans rights in America: He just wanted to use the bathroom. But now he resides at the center of the national battle around anti-trans policies that threaten the rights of trans people across the country.
'Do You Want a Happy Little Girl or a Dead Little Boy?': My Choice as a Mother
My trans daughter was discriminated against by her elementary school, forcing me to realize that if I didn't protect her—no one would.
Shut Out of Bathrooms, a Trans Boy Fights for His Rights in High School
Vinnie struggled to find his identity—but now his school won't treat him like all the other boys.
A Family Is Forced to Sacrifice Everything for Their 4-Year-Old Trans Daughter
When Trinity transitioned, her kindergarten rejected her, which forced her mom to quit her job and homeschool her kids—pushing their family into poverty.
I’m a Trans Teen—Stop Talking About My Genitalia Under the Guise of ‘Privacy’
Proponents of anti-trans "bathroom bills" say the laws are meant to protect the privacy of cisgendered Americans. What about my privacy?
Saying We Can 'Compromise' on Trans Rights Is a Dangerous Lie
"Compromise on justice is not a beginning; it is an end." Chase Strangio, one of the nation's leading attorneys fighting against anti-trans legislation, speaks out on the so-called "repeal" of North Carolina's HB2 law.
The NCAA won’t punish North Carolina for LGBTQ discrimination after all
North Carolina can discriminate against LGBTQ Americans and still host a championship sports game, as it turns out.
'We Aren't Going Away': Transgender Teens Slam Trump's Bathroom Stance
We spoke to trans teens about Donald Trumps recent"Dear Colleague" letter, which undermines the Obama administration's protections against discrimination against trans youth.
57 Proposed Laws Threatening LGBTQ Rights to Start Off 2017
State legislative sessions have just started, and discriminatory laws have already appeared in large numbers across the country.