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Donald Trump has pledged severe federal crackdowns on transgender people. Erin Reed outlines steps for preparing for these challenges, sharing stories from trans individuals who are already taking action.
Policy regarding gender markers on passports has not changed, but new language seems designed to create confusion.
The Trump administration is launching another attack on transgender Americans.
The State Department announced in June 2021 that it would start the process of introducing the option for passports.
Calling the five-hour ordeal "one of the scariest moments of my life," Gorgeous told fans her story through Instagram.
While there has been progress in creating inclusive identity markers on the federal level, some states have tried to restrict ID choices.
The event marks the first time that transgender leaders have mobilized for a presidential candidate.
Here's your primer on where we go from here.
The department doesn't have a target date for when the gender-neutral marker will be available, but it is already making self-selection of other gender markers easier.
The third option, an X marker, will be available to passport applicants starting next year.
Her passport now says “F” for female.
Advocates call the decision "groundbreaking."
