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Apr 18, 2022

A Student’s Journey: Fighting for Education Rights While in Prison

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Apr 13, 2022

Alabama Wants to Criminalize Medically-Necessary Care for Trans Youth. Two Dads are Fighting Back.

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Apr 11, 2022

10 Books Politicians Don’t Want You to Read

Apr 5, 2022

Four Ways the TSA Is Making Flying Easier for Transgender People

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Mar 17, 2022

How Women’s Rights Paved the Way for Gender Justice at the ACLU

Mar 17, 2022

“Protecting Women and Children" Is a Shield for Transphobia

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Mar 10, 2022

Defending Our Right to Learn

Medical professionals protest Texas legislation that would ban the gender-affirming medical care.

Mar 1, 2022

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

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Feb 17, 2022

Your Guide to Talking About Attacks on Trans Youth

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Feb 8, 2022

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