Limited gender markers add hurdles for nonbinary people
While there has been progress in creating inclusive identity markers on the federal level, some states have tried to restrict ID choices.
April 12, 2024
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Dylan Mulvaney has a new passport, prompting celebrations from LGBTQ+ stars
Her passport now says “F” for female.
January 3, 2024
State Department: Gender-Neutral Passports Coming
The department doesn't have a target date for when the gender-neutral marker will be available, but it is already making self-selection of other gender markers easier.
June 30, 2021
State Department Revoking Trans Women's Passports
The Trump administration is launching another attack on transgender Americans.
July 30, 2018
Canada May Get Genderless Passports Soon
A new report today in La Presse newspaper in Canada suggests that soon Canadians may be able to apply for genderless passports -- some form of national passport that does not reveal the carrier's gender.
May 9, 2012
U.S. Issues First Passport With Third Gender Option
The third option, an X marker, will be available to passport applicants starting next year.
October 27, 2021
How Vaccine Passports Could Imperil LGBTQ+ Refugees
Queer migrants fleeing violence shouldn't suffer because of the inequal distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.
June 9, 2021
Vaccine Passports for COVID Discriminate Against Bisexuals, POC
Requiring proof of vaccination targets communities that have long been ignored and abused by the health care industry.
April 9, 2021
Bill to Add Third Gender Option for Passports Introduced
A California congressman wants the State Department to make traveling easier for those who don't identify as "male" or "female."
February 25, 2020
Third-Gender Passports May Be the Future of Trans Travel
This weekend, LGBT activist Bhumika Shrestha became the first Nepali citizen to travel abroad carrying a passport marked O instead of M or F. Would this help gender-nonconforming people around the world?
October 26, 2015
U.S. Passports to Include X Gender Option Starting in April
The State Department announced in June 2021 that it would start the process of introducing the option for passports.
March 31, 2022
Court Orders State Dept. to Reconsider Passport for Intersex Vet
Dana Zzyym wants a passport with an X gender marker, which the State Department has refused to issue during a five-year court battle.
May 13, 2020
Federal Judge: Can't Refuse Passport to Citizens Who Choose No Gender
Advocates call the decision "groundbreaking."
September 20, 2018
Intersex Veteran Sues Over Passport Gender Marker
Dana Zzyym says being forced to select a gender on passport applications violates their constitutional rights.
October 27, 2015
Top 20 Gay Travel Destinations of 2013
Pack your bags and grab your passport to get out of town in 2013.
September 11, 2012
Is the Trump Administration Trying to Discourage Trans Travelers?
Policy regarding gender markers on passports has not changed, but new language seems designed to create confusion.
September 13, 2018
OutTraveler.com travel advice
Summer can often present a variety of travel dilemmas. From packing light to passport drama, OutTraveler.com smoothes your way
June 8, 2005