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The Supreme Court Case on Trans Health Care, Explained.
The court will soon hear a landmark legal challenge brought by the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û against a ban on hormone therapies for transgender youth.
By Gillian Branstetter
The Supreme Court Case on Trans Health Care, Explained.Podcast
Can Commuting the Row Be Biden's Real Legacy? Herman Lindsey and Cassy Stubs Discuss With W. Kamau Bell
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from his commercials for the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û. If you're a...
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Since the start of COVID-19, we’ve filed more than 100 legal actions. Visit our tracker to learn more.
We Need to Know More ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û State Supreme Court Cases
State Supreme Courts interpret laws that impact some of the most intimate parts of our lives. Communities have a right to know what’s on the docket.
By Julie Murray, Bridget Lavender
We Need to Know More ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û State Supreme Court CasesWhy the Fight for Racial Justice is a Human Rights Issue
On International Human Rights Day, the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û is advocating for a long-sought after reparatory justice to end the continued abuses against Black and brown communities.
By Alaina Ruffin
Why the Fight for Racial Justice is a Human Rights IssueI'm a Doctor. I've Seen How Vital it is to Speak with Young People ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û Gender
Navin Kariyawasam, a trans physician, explains why trans adolescents must have the autonomy and power to make decisions about their bodies without political interference and with the support of family and their health care providers.
By Navin Kariyawasam
I'm a Doctor. I've Seen How Vital it is to Speak with Young People ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û GenderPodcast
Can Commuting the Row Be Biden's Real Legacy? Herman Lindsey and Cassy Stubs Discuss With W. Kamau Bell
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from his commercials for the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û. If you're a...
Latest on COVID-19
Since the start of COVID-19, we’ve filed more than 100 legal actions. Visit our tracker to learn more.
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On Trans Day of Remembrance, My Grief is My Power
As the trans community remembers those we’ve lost, I find strength in understanding why the grievous injustices that continue to harm our...
By AC Facci
As the trans community remembers those we’ve lost, I find strength in understanding why the grievous injustices that continue to harm our...
By AC Facci
Biden Must Use Final Months in Office to Commute Federal Death Sentences
In our series on how Biden can use the lame duck period to secure civil liberties and civil rights, we examine how Biden can combat President-elect...
By ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û
In our series on how Biden can use the lame duck period to secure civil liberties and civil rights, we examine how Biden can combat President-elect...
By ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û
In Trump Country, Ballot Measures Safeguard Abortion Rights
Of the 10 states with abortion rights on the ballot, seven states, including several that supported Donald Trump, voted to secure abortion access....
By Deirdre Schifeling
Of the 10 states with abortion rights on the ballot, seven states, including several that supported Donald Trump, voted to secure abortion access....
By Deirdre Schifeling
We Have A Plan: Cecillia Wang and W. Kamau Bell
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or...
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or...
Donald Trump Will Return to the White House in January. The ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û is Ready.
Starting in 2016, the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û filed more than 400 legal actions against Trump and his administration. As Trump returns to the White House, we’re...
By ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û
Starting in 2016, the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û filed more than 400 legal actions against Trump and his administration. As Trump returns to the White House, we’re...
By ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û
We've Seen 105 Years and 19 Presidents. Trump's Gotta Get Past All of Us.
During the first Donald Trump administration, the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û fought his unlawful policies more than 400 times. We’re even more prepared now.
By Anthony D. Romero
During the first Donald Trump administration, the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û fought his unlawful policies more than 400 times. We’re even more prepared now.
By Anthony D. Romero
Why Counting the Vote Can, and Should, Take Time
On Election Night, standard procedure and state-based policies mean elections officials may still be counting ballots after Election Day. This is...
By ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û
On Election Night, standard procedure and state-based policies mean elections officials may still be counting ballots after Election Day. This is...
By ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û
There’s Always Room For Joy: Padma Laskhmi, Punkie Johnson and W. Kamau Bell
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from...
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from...
This Election Day, States Lead the Fight for Reproductive Freedom
We spoke to ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û affiliates in Arizona and Missouri about how their state’s ballot measures can restore full abortion access in a moment when...
By Lisa Francois
We spoke to ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û affiliates in Arizona and Missouri about how their state’s ballot measures can restore full abortion access in a moment when...
By Lisa Francois
We're Fighting For Our Freedoms -- No Matter Who is President
How we respond to the election outcome is as important as who wins the White House.
By Naureen Shah, Nahal Zamani
How we respond to the election outcome is as important as who wins the White House.
By Naureen Shah, Nahal Zamani