Transgender Rights

Donald Trump’s Ban on Transgender Troops Is Not a Distraction

Donald Trump’s Ban on Transgender Troops Is Not a Distraction Donald Trump’s Ban on Transgender Troops Is Not a Distraction

It’s the point.

Jul 26, 2017 / Richard Kim

Joshua Svaty at an event announcing his candidacy for governor.

Hey, Democratic Candidates: Pro-Choice Women Are Your Base Hey, Democratic Candidates: Pro-Choice Women Are Your Base

Running an anti-choice candidate might pick up a few Republican votes—at the expense of turning off the party’s loyal voters.

Jul 13, 2017 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Religious Right Leaders Blast Trump’s Order as a Betrayal

Religious Right Leaders Blast Trump’s Order as a Betrayal Religious Right Leaders Blast Trump’s Order as a Betrayal

But a vague provision could authorize Attorney General Jeff Sessions to issue guidelines to federal agencies allowing them to discriminate.

May 5, 2017 / Sarah Posner

Stand Up for Transgender Rights

The Equality Act Is Essential in the Fight for LGBTQ Rights The Equality Act Is Essential in the Fight for LGBTQ Rights

Less than half of all states explicitly protect people against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

May 5, 2017 / Michelle Chen

The Fight Over Sexual Freedom

The Fight Over Sexual Freedom The Fight Over Sexual Freedom

Geoffrey Stone’s book is a powerful reminder that the history of sexual equality is one of backlash as well as progress.

May 3, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Anna North

Opponents of North Carolina's HB2 law protest

The So-Called ‘Repeal’ of North Carolina’s Bathroom Bill Is a Terrible Deal for Civil Rights The So-Called ‘Repeal’ of North Carolina’s Bathroom Bill Is a Terrible Deal for Civil Rights

The new policy doesn’t grant anything close to fair and equal treatment under the law for transgender people.

Mar 30, 2017 / Paul Blest

California Dreaming: Evan Minton, Transgender Political Staffer

California Dreaming: Evan Minton, Transgender Political Staffer California Dreaming: Evan Minton, Transgender Political Staffer

An interview with the co-chair of the California state Democratic Party’s LGBT Caucus, who recently transitioned from female to male. 

Mar 29, 2017 / Sasha Abramsky

NC HB2

How Much Damage Has North Carolina’s Bathroom Bill Done in 1 Year? How Much Damage Has North Carolina’s Bathroom Bill Done in 1 Year?

The law has upended North Carolina politics, but other states are still looking to copy the law. 

Mar 23, 2017 / Paul Blest

Creating Technology by the People, for the People

Creating Technology by the People, for the People Creating Technology by the People, for the People

An interview with Thenmozhi Soundararajan.

Mar 20, 2017 / Editorial / Laura Flanders

Gavin Grimm

We Are Still Winning the Fight for Trans Rights We Are Still Winning the Fight for Trans Rights

The Supreme Court may have declined to hear Gavin Grimm’s case—but history is firmly on his side.

Mar 7, 2017 / Naomi Gordon-Loebl

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