News & Commentary about Transgender People and Discrimination
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The ACLU works in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.
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Feb 17, 2022
Your Guide to Talking About Attacks on Trans Youth
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Feb 8, 2022
Transgender and Non-Binary Leaders Tell Federal Court Trans People Deserve Joy at Any Age
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Nov 4, 2021
I Want to Play Golf with Other Boys. I’m Suing Tennessee for That Chance.
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Oct 15, 2021
How Mastercard's New Policy Violates Sex Workers' Rights
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May 4, 2021
A Federal Appeals Court Will Decide if Trans Students Can Continue to Play School Sports
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Apr 15, 2021
Special Report: Chase Strangio on the Legislative Assault on Trans Youth
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Feb 26, 2021
The Coordinated Attack on Trans Student Athletes
Sep 24, 2020
Chase Strangio on the New Frontier of Attacks on Trans Youth
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Sep 23, 2020
A Conversation with Chase Strangio, One of the TIME 100 Most Influential People of 2020