bathroom bills
My Life as a Trans Woman Teaching High School in a 'Bathroom Bill' State
Because none of my coworkers or students knew I was trans, I thought I'd be immune to the effects of government-sanctioned discrimination. I was wrong—I witnessed the consequences of HB2 every day.
New Transphobic 'Bathroom Bill' Targets Trans Women but Not Trans Men
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will introduce a bill next year barring trans women from female restrooms—with no similar restriction on trans men in men's rooms. The reasoning, he says, is because "men can defend themselves."
North Carolina's Widely Detested, Costly Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill to Be Repealed
North Carolina is poised to overturn HB2, a notoriously terrible bill that made it illegal for trans people to use public bathrooms that correspond to their gender identity.
Huge Study Reveals Widespread, Horrifying Discrimination Faced by Trans People
"The findings reveal disturbing patterns of mistreatment and discrimination and startling disparities between transgender people in the survey and the US population when it comes to the most basic elements of life."
Photos that Confront the Fear and Anxiety of Peeing While Trans
"I just want to pee, wash my hands, check if I have food in my teeth, and leave without being harassed."
Will LGBTQ Anti-Discrimination Laws Survive a Trump Presidency?
Republicans will soon control all three branches of government, leaving many LGBTQ activists worried that laws and regulations protecting a vulnerable population will be rolled back.
This Election Will Determine the Fate of Trans Rights for Years to Come
A new president will have the power to rewrite rules and regulations and nominate Supreme Court justices who may determine the future of trans equality.
Remember When the NC Governor Wanted to Use Disaster Relief Funds for HB2?
Governor Pat McCrory continues to fight for anti-trans "bathroom bills" while North Carolina battles with the devastating effects of Hurricane Matthew—despite resistance on local and national levels.
California Bans State Travel to North Carolina Over Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill
California joined the city of San Francisco in banning state-funded travel to states that discriminate against LGBT people. San Francisco took one step further by preventing the city from conducting business with companies in such states.
The Trans Lawyer Fighting to Keep His Community Alive
As an attorney at the ACLU, Chase Strangio works every day to combat discriminatory legislation that targets trans people and other marginalized communities.
Ejaculating Justice: The Porn Company Protesting Anti-Trans Law Speaks Out
xHamster and other major corporations have taken a stand against anti-trans law reform in North Carolina. We spoke with the porn company, and some guy on Craigslist who's into trans girls, about this fear-mongering bill.