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Florida Democrats to Biden: Block trans license ban with Real ID Act

A letter signed by every member of the Florida Democratic congressional delegation calls upon President Joe Biden to use the 2005 law to block a ban on changing driver's license gender markers.

Florida criminalizes changing gender on driver’s licenses in latest attack on LGBTQ+ rights

A letter from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles cites the state's statute prohibiting fake IDs, which makes use of a fictitious ID a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years of prison or probation and a $5,000 fine, to bar the changes.

State ID Laws Could Decimate Trans Voting Power

With IDs that don't always represent who they are, transgender people are forced to decide between inaccurate representation or voting.

Oregon Is First in Nation to Approve Third Gender for State IDs

Oregon authorities OK'd the move after courts recognized some residents' nonbinary gender identity.

Vermont Will Become 8th State to Green-Light Gender-Neutral IDs

Republican Gov. Phil Scott added that the new ID policy "is consistent with our Vermont values of inclusion and acceptance."

STUDY: Voter ID Laws May Disenfranchise Trans Citizens This November

This November, thousands of trans people in ten Southern and Midwestern U.S. states will face strict photo ID laws that may bar them from voting.

Kansas governor passes law requiring ID to view acts of 'homosexuality' online, vetoes anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Kansas will require state-issued ID to view "acts of homosexuality" beginning July 1, which is considered "harmful to minors" under state law.

Limited gender markers add hurdles for nonbinary people

While there has been progress in creating inclusive identity markers on the federal level, some states have tried to restrict ID choices.

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.

How to register to vote: Here's what you need to know to participate in the 2024 election

With ID laws potentially blocking some citizens from voting, here's how to make sure you vote in this year's crucial election.

Voting while transgender: Here’s what you need to know

Transgender Americans face unique challenges accessing the franchise.

Black trans femme artists leading the charge for inclusion and hope

In the face of escalating anti-trans legislation and social hostility, the transformative work of Black trans femme artists offers a beacon of hope and a bold vision for a more inclusive and compassionate future.

Pornhub blocks access in two states after age verification laws take effect

Viewers in North Carolina and Montana are no longer able to access Pornhub as the platform protests the states' age verification laws.

Trans Voters Will Be Disenfranchised in 2020 Unless We Take Action

Democratic candidates need to make voting access a priority.

Virginia Is for Lovers, Even LGBTQ+ Ones

The commonwealth and its capital city have pushed for greater LGBTQ+ rights in recent years. However, advocates are concerned its new GOP governor could erode the progress made.

Hagel: Denying Military IDs to Gay National Guard Spouses is Wrong

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered the head of the National Guard to look into the matter.

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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.

Almost 5,000 New Yorkers have 'X' gender markers on their IDs

The Gender Recognition Act of 2022 made a third gender option available on state-issued identification in New York.

Anti-transgender laws may complicate access to the ballot for trans voters

Advocacy groups are mobilizing to safeguard access to the ballot as states implement laws that could deter trans people from voting in November.

Why Does the Government Need to Know Your Gender?

The National Center for Transgender Equality won a major battle by ending gender markers on Medicare cards. Why can't all government IDs drop the M and F?