Laws & Legislation

We’ve seen major victories for LGBTQ+ rights and equality at all levels, but we’re not done yet.

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Transgender, Laws & Legislation

Travel & Passport Rights for Transgender People

Travel and passport rights for transgender people have changed significantly since the start of 2025. Learn more about the policy, where things stand legally, and what trans people need to…

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Laws & Legislation, Transgender

Fit to Serve Act

The Fit to Serve Act would end the politically-motivated ban on transgender people serving in the military. 

Transgender, Laws & Legislation

Transgender Military Service

On January 27, 2025, President Trump issued a blatantly discriminatory Executive Order that bans transgender people from serving in the military.

Transgender, Laws & Legislation, State & Local Policy, LGBTQ+ Youth, Research

Get the Facts on Gender-Affirming Care

Every person has the fundamental right to access the health care they need without fear of discrimination, prejudice, or barriers to treatment that supports their mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

Transgender, Workplace, Laws & Legislation

Workplace Discrimination Laws and Policies

Under the patchwork of state and local employment law that prohibits employment discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation more than three of every five citizens live in jurisdictions…