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April 7, 2021
Special Report: Chase Strangio on the Legislative Assault on Trans Youth
The Arkansas legislature just passed HB 1570, a bill that would ban gender confirming health care for trans youth in the state. This comes just one day after Arkansas’ Governor Asa Hutchinson, vetoed the bill amidst pleas from doctors, social workers, and parents of transgender youth. Arkansas is the first...
Special Report: Chase Strangio on the Legislative Assault on Trans Youth
April 7, 2021
Special Report: Chase Strangio on the Legislative Assault on Trans Youth
Special Report: Chase Strangio on the Legislative Assault on Trans YouthThe Arkansas legislature just passed HB 1570, a bill that would ban gender confirming health care for trans youth in the state. This comes just one day after Arkansas’ Governor Asa Hutchinson, vetoed the bill...
October 22, 2020
The Supreme Court Case That Could Jeopardize LGBTQ Rights
The city of Philadelphia learned in March 2018 that two of the agencies it had hired to provide foster care services would not, based on religious objection, accept same-sex couples as foster parents. The city then told the agencies their contracts with the city were in jeopardy unless they complied...
The Supreme Court Case That Could Jeopardize LGBTQ Rights
October 22, 2020
The Supreme Court Case That Could Jeopardize LGBTQ Rights
The Supreme Court Case That Could Jeopardize LGBTQ RightsThe city of Philadelphia learned in March 2018 that two of the agencies it had hired to provide foster care services would not, based on religious objection, accept same-sex couples as foster parents. The city...
March 11, 2021
State Senator Sarah McBride on Making History and Affirming Trans Lives
The 2020 election was a historic year for lawmakers who identify as transgender; voters across the country elected six trans lawmakers to state office. Sarah McBride, was one of those lawmakers. Elected as a State Senator for Delaware’s first district, Sarah is now the highest ranking trans lawmaker in America....
State Senator Sarah McBride on Making History and Affirming Trans Lives
March 11, 2021
State Senator Sarah McBride on Making History and Affirming Trans Lives
State Senator Sarah McBride on Making History and Affirming Trans LivesThe 2020 election was a historic year for lawmakers who identify as transgender; voters across the country elected six trans lawmakers to state office. Sarah McBride, was one of those lawmakers. Elected as a State...
September 24, 2020
Chase Strangio on the New Frontier of Attacks on Trans Youth
September is in full swing, and millions of students across the US are returning to school, though for many, this year looks like none other. As school districts across the country grapple with how to resume classes during a pandemic, many districts and their trans students are facing additional hurdles.
Chase Strangio on the New Frontier of Attacks on Trans Youth
September 24, 2020
Chase Strangio on the New Frontier of Attacks on Trans Youth
Chase Strangio on the New Frontier of Attacks on Trans YouthSeptember is in full swing, and millions of students across the US are returning to school, though for many, this year looks like none other. As school districts across the country grapple with how to...
June 18, 2020
A Trans Organizer on the Movement to Decriminalize Sex Work
Public opinion and the law of the land aligned this week to affirm trans equality in America: Thousands of people took to the streets of New York City over the weekend to remind their community and the nation: Black trans lives matter. Then on Monday, the Supreme Court handed down...
A Trans Organizer on the Movement to Decriminalize Sex Work
June 18, 2020
A Trans Organizer on the Movement to Decriminalize Sex Work
A Trans Organizer on the Movement to Decriminalize Sex WorkPublic opinion and the law of the land aligned this week to affirm trans equality in America: Thousands of people took to the streets of New York City over the weekend to remind their community...
June 15, 2020
A Landmark Supreme Court Decision Affirms LGBTQ Rights
It’s been over 50 years since Black and Brown trans women led the revolutionary Stonewall Riots, fighting back against police brutality and discrimination and launching a movement for equality. Today, we celebrate another incredible landmark in the fight for LGBTQ rights. In a 6 to 3 decision, the Supreme Court...
A Landmark Supreme Court Decision Affirms LGBTQ Rights
June 15, 2020
A Landmark Supreme Court Decision Affirms LGBTQ Rights
A Landmark Supreme Court Decision Affirms LGBTQ RightsIt’s been over 50 years since Black and Brown trans women led the revolutionary Stonewall Riots, fighting back against police brutality and discrimination and launching a movement for equality. Today, we celebrate another incredible landmark...
September 19, 2019
Gavin Grimm, From Teen Activist to Trans Icon
In 2014, Gavin Grimm was a high school sophomore in Gloucester County, Virginia. He had recently come out as transgender to school administrators who were initially supportive. However, following protests from members of the community, the school board reversed course and banned him from using the boy's restroom. That kicked...
Gavin Grimm, From Teen Activist to Trans Icon
September 19, 2019
Gavin Grimm, From Teen Activist to Trans Icon
Gavin Grimm, From Teen Activist to Trans IconIn 2014, Gavin Grimm was a high school sophomore in Gloucester County, Virginia. He had recently come out as transgender to school administrators who were initially supportive. However, following protests from members of the community,...
February 7, 2019
At Liberty Live! Kwame Anthony Appiah on Identity and the Law
As part of the Brooklyn Public Library’s "Night of Philosophy and Ideas," renowned philosopher and NYT Ethicist columnist Kwame Anthony Appiah joined host Emerson Sykes — and a live audience! — to discuss identity, ethics, and the law.
At Liberty Live! Kwame Anthony Appiah on Identity and the Law
February 7, 2019
At Liberty Live! Kwame Anthony Appiah on Identity and the Law
At Liberty Live! Kwame Anthony Appiah on Identity and the LawAs part of the Brooklyn Public Library’s "Night of Philosophy and Ideas," renowned philosopher and NYT Ethicist columnist Kwame Anthony Appiah joined host Emerson Sykes — and a live audience! — to discuss identity, ethics, and...
November 29, 2018
A Shifting Landscape for Transgender Rights
The state of transgender equality is in rapid flux in state legislatures, in federal law, in the courts and at the ballot box. Progress is consistently met with backlash. In the past midterm election, Massachusetts voters staved off an effort to dismantle legal protection for trans individuals in public spaces....
A Shifting Landscape for Transgender Rights
November 29, 2018
A Shifting Landscape for Transgender Rights
A Shifting Landscape for Transgender RightsThe state of transgender equality is in rapid flux in state legislatures, in federal law, in the courts and at the ballot box. Progress is consistently met with backlash. In the past midterm election, Massachusetts...