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Over 210,000 transgender citizens could have trouble voting in the 2024 election

Transgender Americans "may face barriers to voting in person" due to a "mismatch with their information as listed on voter registration rolls," according to a new report.

Scotland, Spain Move to Simplify Legal Gender Changes

The legislation in both countries, awaiting final approval, will remove medical requirements and ease the process in other ways.

Germany makes it easier to change gender and name on legal documents

Transgender and nonbinary Germans will soon be able to apply for changes by simply declaring their name and gender instead of having to provide so-called expert opinions.

Imane Khelif files legal complaint for harassment over gender controversy

The Algerian boxer and gold medalist at the Paris 2024 Olympics is moving forward with an official harassment complaint following the outcry over her gender.

J.K. Rowling Attacks Reform Bill That Eases Legal Gender Change

It's just the latest transphobic social media salvo the author aimed at trans people.

Dwyane Wade Helps Trans Daughter Legally Change Her Name, Gender

The retired NBA star and supportive father has filed a petition on behalf of his transgender daughter, Zaya.

WHO: Remove Surgical Requirements for Legal Gender Change

The World Health Organization released a detailed report urging national and local governing bodies to remove surgical requirements for legal gender recognition.

Japanese court allows trans woman to legally change gender without surgery

The woman successfully argued that Japan's surgery requirement for receiving a legal gender change presented her with huge financial and physical burdens.

Germany Recognizes Third Gender

People will be able to legally identify outside the gender binary in Germany.

​Florida Republicans Take Aim at Gender-Affirming Care, Drag Shows​

Florida Republican lawmakers are looking to ban gender-affirming care, stop legal changes of gender on birth certificates, and restrict drag shows.

Bangkok University Welcomes Trans Students with New Uniform Options

Thailand, which legally recognizes a third gender, expresses trans acceptance in unique, culturally sensitive ways.

Nearly 50,000 Petition White House to Recognize Nonbinary Genders

Tens of thousands of people have signed a petition urging the Obama administration to legally recognize nonbinary genders.

Nevada Marriage Equality Headed to Senate Floor

The legislation would amend the state constitution to allow Nevada to recognize all legal marriages regardless of gender.

Taiwan Removes Surgical Barriers to Trans Citizens' Legal Recognition

With Taiwan's celebrated decision, the number of countries worldwide that require proof-of-surgery to change legal gender now drops to 28.

Southern states push forward with bills ending legal recognition for trans people

Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama all are advancing bills that "define sex" to exclude transgender people from any legal recognition of their gender.

Elliot Page & Lilly Wachowski Help Fight a Trans Health Care Ban

The Arkansas law legally prohibits medical professionals from offering gender-affirming health care to trans youth.

Denmark Passes Groundbreaking Gender 'Self-Determination' Law

This week, Denmark became the first country to allow a legal gender change without a medical statement -- but advocates say the law isn't perfect.

Trans Indian's Border Predicament Shows U.S. Lags Behind

The U.S. consulate remains unclear on how to process visas like that of Aruta Alpesh Soni, who identifies among India's legally recognized "third genders."

Germany’s transgender community confronts surge in far-right disinformation

The proposed Self-Determination Act, aimed at easing legal gender change, has become a battleground for misinformation as far-right groups exploit the issue.