What trans and nonbinary people need to know about updating their passports and birth certificates
Trans and nonbinary people are able to update their passports with the sex marker that aligns with their gender identity as of June 17.
July 8, 2025
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Florida high school teacher loses job for using student's preferred name
Melissa Calhoun is believed to be the first teacher to be fired for using a student's preferred name.
April 10, 2025
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.
September 10, 2024
Jennifer C. Pizer Named Lambda Legal's Chief Legal Officer
Pizer, who joined Lambda Legal in 1996, previously held the post on an acting basis.
October 7, 2022
Chelsea Manning Seeks Legal Name Change
After coming out as transgender last August, the WikiLeaks source is seeking to make her name change official.
March 20, 2014
Germany makes it easier to change gender and name on legal documents
Transgender and nonbinary Germans will soon be able to apply for changes by simply declaring their name and gender instead of having to provide so-called expert opinions.
April 12, 2024
Chelsea Manning Announces Legal Name Change
The WikiLeaks source announced today that she is now legally recognized as 'Chelsea Elizabeth Manning.' Manning also provided an update on her current state of affairs, including whether or not she will receive health care.
April 23, 2014
Dwyane Wade Helps Trans Daughter Legally Change Her Name, Gender
The retired NBA star and supportive father has filed a petition on behalf of his transgender daughter, Zaya.
August 22, 2022
Transgender teen can't legally change name until age 21, Mississippi Supreme Court rules
The Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled that a 16-year-old trans boy cannot legally change his name even with the support of both his parents.
April 18, 2025
Facebook Clashes With Drag Performers Over 'Real Name' Policy
The social media platform requires users to use a legal name, which has generated controversy among those who identify by drag or performer names.
September 16, 2014
Two N.C. Trans Women Win Name Change Cases
An 1891 law had been used to prevent two North Carolina trans women from legally changing their names. Today, a court order legally recognized these women for who they are.
February 21, 2014
Pennsylvania Trans Man Wins Court Case Over Name Change
The law bans legal name changes for people convicted of certain felonies and delays them for others.
August 8, 2023
You Got Served: The Mike Pence Edition
A transgender man is suing the Republican vice-presidential nominee for refusing to let him legally change his name.
September 13, 2016
Incarcerated Delaware Trans Man Gets Help in Fight for Name Change
Kai Short, already joined by the ACLU, got support this week from Delaware's governor in his ongoing pursuit of a legal name change.
May 5, 2015
Texas Trans Man Breaks Down Sobbing Over 18th Birthday Surprise
Video of a young trans man's friends gifting him with enough money to legally change his name has gone viral.
February 10, 2020
Florida Threatens Driver's Licenses of Married Gay Couple
The Florida Department of Motor Vehicles is threatening a same-sex couple's driving privileges after they went public with their story surrounding the difficulty of legally changing their names.
November 14, 2014
California Is Now the Easiest Place to Amend Your Birth Certificate
Passed last year, California's AB 1121 set up the framework for a more privacy-conscious environment for trans individuals trying to legally change their name and gender.
July 2, 2014