Disgusting decision out of Ohio where a district court has ruled in favor of a substitute teacher who argued her religious beliefs preclude her from using students' affirmed names. After they asked for accommodations, she told another teacher she wanted them out of her class.

Democratic delegate Melissa Sklarz, who broke ground as the first trans person to hold an elected office in 1999, tells @ImaraJones why it’s of utmost importance for trans people to be visible and engaged in Democratic politics.

"A 2024 survey from Advocates for Trans Equality found that 47% of trans respondents had considered leaving their state following the introduction of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. But the reality is that the vast majority will not have the resources to do so." huffpost.com/entry/trans-ki…

Two Trump appointees on the 11th Circuit allowed Florida’s extreme law governing gender-affirming medical care, containing a ban on care for minors & first-in-the-nation restrictions on adult care, to go into effect during the state’s appeal. Law Dork: lawdork.com/p/florida-anti…

We will not be silenced. We will continue to fight for a world where everyone, regardless of their gender identity, can live authentically and without fear. Stand with us in demanding justice and equality. advocate.com/health/florida…

"A 2024 survey from Advocates for Trans Equality found that 47% of trans respondents had considered leaving their state following the introduction of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. But the reality is that the vast majority will not have the resources to do so." huffpost.com/entry/trans-ki…

There is a deadly gap between how trans people's health care is talked about by pundits and how it actually looks on the ground--especially as doctors and providers face far-right death threats, politicians try to put them in jail, and SCOTUS prepares to hear arguments this fall.

The temporary injunction blocking the 24-hr waiting period from taking effect is a testament to the collective power of Ohioans who voted for Issue 1 last November. Your vote matters. Reproductive freedom for all. beaconjournal.com/story/news/hea…

In recent elections, progressive campaigns have been lost by as little as 37 votes. Yet there are many barriers preventing trans people from voting. Know your rights as a trans voter and register to vote using our #VotingWhileTrans guide: buff.ly/3MnkCQj #TransVotesCount

Come celebrate the freedom to read and learn and stand up to book bans with us! Join us for a Celebration of Reading on August 31st from 10am-2pm ET in Washington, DC! RSVP at bit.ly/celebrationofr…!

BREAKING: The NH Supreme Court just affirmed a lower court ruling that a Manchester school district policy in support of transgender students is in line with state and federal constitutional requirements and state and federal law. #nhpolitics

WHEN WE FIGHT, WE WIN! #UnionsForAll

Happy Labor Day! We're sending love to our members across education, healthcare, and public services. Thank you for all you do for your families, communities, and the nation.

#ItsBetterInAUnion. Don’t believe us? Try ➡️  ✅18% higher wages  ✅Better health care  ✅Safer workplaces  ✅Job security  🎉 Happy Labor Day! 🎉

If you're planning to come to the Gender Liberation March and need transportation. Make sure to sign-up for one of our buses. We currently have buses from 17 cities and counting.

Anti-transgender legislation represents a significant threat to our community, but our collective voice remains powerful. advocate.com/election/anti-…

Congratulations to Kris Tassone, A4TE's Policy Counsel, for being honored as one of the 40 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40 at this year’s Lavender Law Conference by LGBTQ+ Bar! #LavenderLaw

Despite overwhelming evidence that trans students benefit from having their names & pronouns respected, an Ohio federal judge ruled that a lawsuit arguing that teachers have a right to misgender & deadname trans students could proceed to trial. buff.ly/3XuZVs9