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The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ works in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.
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Jul 21, 2025

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

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

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

Jun 6, 2025

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

Skrmetti, Obergefell, and the Path Forward for LGBTQIA+ Rights with Chase Strangio
The Truth ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Gender-Affirming Care with W. Kamau Bell, Nava Mau, and Dr. Susan Lacy

Dec 3, 2024

The Truth ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Gender-Affirming Care with W. Kamau Bell, Nava Mau, and Dr. Susan Lacy

The Truth ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Gender-Affirming Care with W. Kamau Bell, Nava Mau, and Dr. Susan Lacy
A demonstrator at a march in front of the Supreme Court holds up a sign reading "TRANS PEOPLE'S BODIES, TRANS PEOPLE'S CHOICES".

Dec 3, 2024

I'm a Doctor. I've Seen How Vital it is to Speak with Young People ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Gender

I'm a Doctor. I've Seen How Vital it is to Speak with Young People ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Gender
Marsha P. Johnson, transgender activist

Oct 7, 2024

Why the Fight for Trans Rights Never Gets Easier – or Less Vital

Why the Fight for Trans Rights Never Gets Easier – or Less Vital
A shirtless demonstrator (wearing glasses and a black surgical mask) holds up a sign that reads" GENDER AFFIRMING CARE IS HEALTHCARE".

Sep 5, 2024

The Supreme Court Case on Trans Health Care, Explained.

The Supreme Court Case on Trans Health Care, Explained.
The Women's March hosts a rally and march to the Supreme Court on the first anniversary of the Dobbs V. JWHO decision, which reversed the federal right to abortion that stood for 49 years. It returned regulation of abortion to the states, and roughly half acted to ban it immediately. Some of those bans have been reversed by federal court, and more await hearings and decisions.

Jun 20, 2024

Two Years Post-Roe: Life in the Aftermath

Two Years Post-Roe: Life in the Aftermath
Busy Philipps stands smiling.

Jan 18, 2024

Busy Philipps Is Fed up With Abortion Bans

Busy Philipps Is Fed up With Abortion Bans
Queer & transgender youth march from Union Station to U.S. Capitol grounds in Washington, D.C. on March 31, 2023, calling for autonomy following recent legislation and threats of violence directed towards transgender people.

Jan 11, 2024

The Way Forward for Trans Justice

The Way Forward for Trans Justice