News & Commentary about Transgender Rights

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A hand holds a handmade sign reading "LET THEM PLAY," with the word "PLAY" colored in pink, blue, and white transgender pride colors, during a rally under a clear blue sky.

Jul 9, 2026

Your Questions Answered: What You Need to Know About the BPJ and Hecox Supreme Court Decision

Black-and-white photo of an LGBTQ rights picket on a tree-lined sidewalk beside a tall iron fence (near the White House). Protesters—mostly in suits and dresses—carry hand-lettered signs including “FIFTEEN MILLION U.S. HOMOSEXUALS PROTEST FEDERAL TREATMENT,” “FIRST-CLASS CITIZENSHIP FOR HOMOSEXUALS,” and “SEXUAL PREFERENCE IS IRRELEVANT TO EMPLOYMENT.” A uniformed police officer stands with hands on hips facing the group, while an ABC TV reporter in a suit holds a microphone at the curb; pedestrians walk past in the background.

Jun 9, 2026

Trump Administration Playbook Takes Tactics from Lavender Scare of the Cold War

Becky Pepper-Jackson stands in front of the Supreme Court.

Jan 13, 2026

Live Coverage: West Virginia v. B.P.J. SCOTUS Decision

Dec 17, 2025

What’s On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing

Jul 21, 2025

Court Strikes Down NIH's Unlawful Termination of Research Grants on Topics Including DEI and Gender Identity

At a trans rally, person (wearing a denim vest and with their back to the camera) displays the sign stitched to the vest that reads "WE WILL PROTECT TRANS KIDS."

Jun 26, 2025

The Supreme Court Dealt A Blow to Trans Rights. Here's How to Take Action

Jun 20, 2025

Who We Fight For: The Journey to Trans Liberation

The Trans and LGBTQ+ flags waving in the wind in front of the Supreme Court Building in DC.

Jun 9, 2025

What the Marriage Equality Backlash Taught Me About the Fight for Trans Rights

Jun 6, 2025

Skrmetti, Obergefell, and the Path Forward for LGBTQIA+ Rights with Chase Strangio

May 9, 2025

We’re Still Ready: Trump’s First 100 Days with Cecillia Wang