Over 80 U.S. House members rally against Trump's anti-transgender passport policy
Trans, nonbinary, and intersex people deserve passports that reflect their identity, the representatives say.
March 17, 2025
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Trans, nonbinary, and intersex people deserve passports that reflect their identity, the representatives say.
Here's what Sarah McBride, Emily Randall, and Julie Johnson have to say about what they are up against in the House.
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In some good news coming out of November's election, at least 495 LGBTQ+ candidates won their races.
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There were some bright spots.
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