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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.

Ohio Republican could face disqualification under name change law aimed at trans candidates

Republican State Rep. Tex Fischer could be disqualified under the same law used to disqualify a transgender candidate, or even possibly removed from his seat.

Ohio transgender candidate is disqualified over obscure name change law

Because Vanessa Joy used her legal name and didn’t list her deadname on the petition, she is being removed from the ballot. Now, she's appealing the decision and is ready to challenge it in court.

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.

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.

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.

Second transgender candidate in Ohio challenged over name disclosure law

The use of an obscure provision to target transgender candidates in Ohio raises concerns about election laws and discrimination.

Transgender candidate cleared to run in Ohio despite initial name disqualification

A law around name disclosures is being unevenly interpreted across state jurisdictions.

How the SAVE Act would make it harder for trans people, married women, and some men to vote

The U.S. House has passed the bill, and activists are urging the Senate to reject it.

Jeremy Irons Says He's Not 'Antigay' But Made 'Valid' Case

After insinuating during an interview that legalizing same-sex marriage could lead to fathers marrying their sons, Jeremy Irons issued a clarification on his website.

White House Correspondents' Association president Eugene Daniels blasts decision to block AP journalists

Eugene Daniels called the White House's actions “outrageous and a deeply disappointing escalation of an already unacceptable situation.”

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Calif. Gov. Signs Trans Birth Certificate Bill Amid Republican Opposition

Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill that will help facilitate legal name changes for transgender Californians, as the state's Republican leaders are calling for repeal of another law, which protects trans teens.

Forced Out A Real ID problem for trans people

Changing one's name and gender marker privately can be tricky if you're transgender, and a new law designed to thwart terrorists is about to make it a lot trickier. Part 10 in The Advocate's ongoing Transgender 101 series

Nonprofit Group Working to Help Transgender People Escape the U.S.

TRANSport offers its clients resources and support as they seek to leave the country to start a better life elsewhere.

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.

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.

North Carolina Ends Deadnaming of Students on Report Cards, Documents

The change marks a major evolution in the state's treatment of LGBTQ+ residents.

These blue states are making it easier for transgender people to update their documents

As Donald Trump forbids trans people from updating their gender markers at a federal level, Democratic states are making it easier for them to legally change their name and sex.

Oregon Eases Birth Certificate Changes for Trans People

A bill signed into law by Gov. Kate Brown today will make the process simpler, cheaper, and more private.