Politics

Good News! — May 18, 2026

Inside the battle to protect trans care for New Jersey youth

This pressure campaign against doctors, clinics, and hospitals led to the creation of New Jersey’s trans shield bill, the one which Emma was there to support.

News — May 13, 2026

Department of Justice demands list of trans youth at New York Hospital

The DOJ has given no clear justification as to why it is asking for identifying data on patients.

Investigations — May 07, 2026

How Tennessee is creating a public database of trans people

This is not the first time Tennessee has attempted to make a list of trans people in its state, but it reflects a new tactic for doing so.

Opinion — May 05, 2026

Weeks after judge demands trans youth healthcare continue, no hospitals have reopened care

What do we do when court and legal actions in our favor do nothing to improve our lives on the ground?

News — Apr 30, 2026

Mississippi becomes 10th state to ban gender marker changes on ID, and sets draconian legal precedent

In short, this new law cuts across both trans and immigrant communities in a way that is particularly intense and harmful to immigrants.

Good News! — Apr 25, 2026

Colorado signs law protecting kids’ privacy in name changes

A simple, 2 page piece of legislation has been signed into law by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis which enshrines trans kids’ right to privacy when legally changing their name.

News — Apr 24, 2026

Tennessee begins signing anti-trans bills; with seven passed in the past week

At least one bill has been signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee. The rest are awaiting his signature or await further legislative action.

Politics — Apr 21, 2026

A deep-dive with Isaiah Upton, Case Manager at Operation Lifeboat

“My impression of the organization, and my work as a case manager, is [that I am] putting out as many little dinghies as I can. The lifeboats are going out as fast as possible.” - Isaiah Upton