On the heels of the NYC Marathon, we're celebrating the success of this summer’s 2025 LGBT Pride Run®, which raised $60,119 for Lambda Legal—the largest donation in the race’s history. 🎉  Learn more: tinyurl.com/mr65dtfw Thanks to all 8K+ runners for showing the power of the LGBTQ+ community! 🏃‍♀️

It’s Transgender Parent Day! 🏳️‍⚧️ 🩷  Trans parents and caregivers show us every day what it means to love deeply and authentically. Today and every day we honor your strength, courage, and resilience. Read Thomas' take on parenthood as a trans man: tinyurl.com/bdd6w79c    

Join us 11/18 at 1 p.m. ET for our 3rd annual webinar on the state of trans rights. 🏳️‍⚧️ We continue to face a wave of anti-trans & anti-LGBTQ+ attacks from both state & federal levels. Tune in as we break down recent developments, & share ways you can challenge them. RSVP now: tinyurl.com/45tmvz56

“There’s reason to be hopeful, but don’t be optimistic. Optimism assumes it’ll just get better by itself. Our only hope is if people rise together and fight back.” – Kevin Jennings, @lambdalegalceo.bsky.social Read more about "All Rise," our new campaign to fund the fight for LGBTQ+ rights 🏳️‍🌈  

“We are the legacy of those who dared to be.” As LGBTQ+ History Month ends, we're expressing gratitude to all trans people––especially trans women––throughout history who fought, and continue to fight, for the betterment of the LGBTQ+ community.  We thank you, we support you, and we see you. 🏳️‍⚧️

🚨 ACTION ALERT: Votes are happening today to confirm 2 of Trump’s anti-LGBTQ+ & anti-civil rights judicial nominations to lifetime U.S. District Court positions. Urge your lawmakers NOW to oppose confirming Edmund LaCour Jr. and Judge Jordan Pratt! ☎️ Capitol Switchboard: (202)-224-3121

Intersex Awareness Day is an opportunity to uplift intersex voices and honor the courageous protestors who first spoke out in 1996 against medical abuse faced by the community. 💜💛 Check out 26 ways allies can support the intersex community: tinyurl.com/yfb77ezm

BREAKING: A historic victory in our case Cooper v. USA Powerlifting! 🧵

🚨 ACTION ALERT: Oppose Trump’s nomination of Rep. William “Bill” Mercer to a lifetime position on the District Court for the District of Montana TODAY! ☎️ Capitol Switchboard: (202)-224-3121 ☎️

NEWS: Today, Lambda Legal and @hrc.org Foundation asked the Ninth Circuit to uphold the preliminary injunction the district court correctly had put in place for transgender service members who strengthen our nation's armed forces Read our full statement: lambdalegal.org/newsroom/us_...

I am proud to be a @lambdalegal.org attorney. As counsel I focus on the criminal legal system including prisons and the criminalization of LGBTQ+people.

“As an LGBTQ+ person, watching, playing, and coaching sports has never been a one-dimensional endeavor for me...[it] was a means to survive until I could live freely & authentically as myself.” – @carlscharles.bsky.social, Lambda Legal Counsel

The consistent attacks on LGBTQ+ rights are overwhelming. Every day, we're in court, standing as the last line of defense between real human beings & harm. Join us in continuing the fight. Together, we'll hold the line. All Rise. Donate today: lambdalegal.org/allrise/

We want all international travelers who use a passport with an “X” gender marker to know that your identity doc is still legal & valid. If you run into issues while traveling, please report your experience to Lambda Legal’s Help Desk: lambdalegal.org/helpdesk/

Lambda Legal mourns the loss of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a towering figure in the fight for trans liberation. 💔 Miss Major's legacy will forever inspire our work. We commit to carrying forward her vision of a world where all trans people can live freely with dignity. Rest in power, Miss Major.

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day, and we're highlighting six LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit Indigenous icons you need to know. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ From athletes and actors to government officials and musicians, read more about these trailblazers: tinyurl.com/yevyhacb

Lambda Legal is going to #TwitchConSanDiego 👾 If you're attending, visit us in the Charity Zone to: 🏳️‍🌈 play LGBTQ+ trivia 🏳️‍🌈 learn about fundraising 🏳️‍🌈 connect with streamers like @hummingmints.bsky.social#TwitchConSanDiego 🏳️‍🌈 and grab some TwitchCon-exclusive Lambda Legal swag. We can’t wait to see you!

This National Coming Out Day is a powerful reminder that we continue to fight for a world where no one must hide their identity or be hesitant to share their love and truth with the world. No matter where you are on your journey, we're here with you. 🏳️‍🌈❤️

The fight for trans rights is ALL our fight. 🏳️‍⚧️ We continue to battle in courts against attacks on trans people and we’re calling you to fight alongside us. We're not backing down. And you shouldn’t either. Share with 3 friends who support trans rights. ✊ Read our statement: tinyurl.com/s87hbsd4

For 50+ years, we've been at the forefront of advancing LGBTQ+ students' rights.🎒 In 2013, Amber Hatcher was punished by her school for participating in @glsen.bsky.social's National Day of (No) Silence. Learn more about Amber's win, & 3 more milestone students' rights cases: tinyurl.com/2s37vwzy

This year, Banned Books Week falls during a time when LGBTQ+ people are being attacked for living as their authentic selves. LGBTQ+ representation is not only important, it's necessary: our stories belong, our stories matter, and our stories deserve to be told. Read our blog: tinyurl.com/4vrntre3

LGBTQ+ people today are the legacy of those who dared to be. 🏳️‍🌈 Because of ACT UP activists in the '80s, leaders like Sylvia Rivera in the '60s–and so many others–we're able to fight for our community in courtrooms across the country. To those who dared to fight for our rights, we thank you. ❤️

LGBTQ+ history includes the voices & contributions of Latinx people. To celebrate Latinx Heritage Month & LGBTQ+ History Month, we’re spotlighting a few of our LGBTQ+ Latinx plaintiffs whose courageous legal fights have made history. 🏳️‍🌈 Read about 6 LGBTQ+ Latinx trailblazers: tinyurl.com/muz6ptjz

“This law is one that does not classify based on medical use, but targets a gender transition, which is a defining feature of transgender people.” – Nora Huppert, Lambda Legal Senior Attorney

"The state wrapping these two provisions together, and ... with a law that bans the participation of trans youth in school sports really shows that the state's claimed arguments ... [are] really just a thin veil for discrimination." – Nora Huppert, Lambda Legal Senior Attorney

Yesterday, Lambda Legal & @aclumo.bsky.social urged the Missouri Supreme Court to reverse a circuit court ruling upholding Senate Bill 49, a discriminatory law that bars trans youth from gender-affirming medical care. Learn more ➡️ tinyurl.com/r9sxafcw @pflag.org @glma-lgbthealth.bsky.social

This Bi Visibility Day, we’re recognizing the beautiful diversity within the bisexual+ community! 🩷💜💙 Check out these resources in honor of Bi Awareness Week: glaad.org/biweek biresource.org/bi-info/ stillbi.org/understandin...

One of our attorneys is facing a serious and unjust situation. This detailed assessment by an independent journalist deserves a read all the way through.

We've played a critical role in advancing the LGBTQ+ students' rights for 50+ years. 🎒 In 1999, we & @peoplefor.bsky.social filed Colín v. Orange Unified School District. This landmark case marked the 1st time a school was ordered to allow a GSA to meet on campus. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2s37vwzy

40 years ago, the idea that someone with HIV would live decades was unimaginable; now people with HIV are living well into their golden years. We believe LGBTQ+ elders living with HIV deserve to age with dignity. Honor National HIV & Aging Awareness Day by sharing this post. ❤️

This Latinx Heritage Month, we celebrate the vibrant intersection of Latinidad and queerness, and the many ways it has shaped our world. 🏳️‍🌈 From trailblazing activists to everyday heroes, LGBTQ+ Latinx folks are an integral part of the rich history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement. ✨

"The court recognized that forcing inaccurate identity documents on transgender Americans causes immediate and irreparable harm," said Lambda Legal Counsel Carl Charles. "Our clients can now travel with dignity and safety while we continue fighting to overturn this discriminatory policy entirely."

CASTING CALL! 📸 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ We're looking for members of our community to appear in a campaign for Lambda Legal, bringing awareness to our current legal fights. If you'll be in NYC on Sept 16 or Sept 17, please register below and our production partners will be in touch! ⬇️ forms.gle/fahzAZkqfQYr...

Yesterday, an indictment in the Middle District of Alabama of Lambda Legal Counsel Carl Charles was made public. Read our statement ➡️ tinyurl.com/yvz854my “This unjustified federal indictment is an outrageous act of governmental overreach. We stand behind Carl and all of our attorneys."

Today, a U.S. District Court ordered the U.S. Dept of State to process passport applications, with accurate sex markers, for 6 trans U.S. citizens. 👏 "This is a crucial victory for our clients and trans people nationwide." – Carl Charles, Lambda Legal Counsel

This World Sexual Health Day, it’s important to recognize that sexual justice means affirming and defending the rights, dignity, needs, and identities of all LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV. Share this post to promote sexual justice and the fight for LGBTQ+ and HIV rights! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

This Suicide Prevention Month, we want every LGBTQ+ person to know that no politician or ban can erase your identity. If you are struggling, know that you are not alone. ❤️ @trevorproject.bsky.social — 866-488-7386 @lgbtnatlhelpctr.bsky.social — 800-246-7743 @translifeline.org — 877-565-8860

For many LGBTQ+ students, reading a book with queer characters is the first time they truly see themselves and their families. These stories have power, helping young people feel less alone. 🏳️‍🌈 Here are 12 banned books you can read in support of LGBTQ+ stories. 📚 #BackToSchool #BookBans

Becky, the 15-year-old student in our SCOTUS case with @aclu.org fighting a trans youth sports ban, received this fortune cookie message: "Your involvement in sports will inspire others to reach for their dreams." Becky absolutely inspires us! ✊🏳️‍⚧️ Read more about Becky's case: tinyurl.com/bddrfjtv

This does not affect the restoration of research grants ordered in GLMA v. NIH. That preliminary injunction is based on violations of the ACA and the Fifth Amendment. lambdalegal.org/wp-content/u...

Read more about our landmark case Monroe v. Foley: ⬇️ “Missouri is 1 of 3 states that singles out people with HIV when it comes to solitary confinement, according to a review of 49 states’ policies. “The department’s HIV policy will now be changed under the terms of an Aug. 20 settlement.”

✊ LAMBDA LEGAL WIN: Today, we reached a settlement in a landmark solitary confinement and HIV discrimination case against the Missouri Department of Corrections. "[My sister's] courage in speaking out has created lasting changes.” – Latasha Monroe Learn more about the case: tinyurl.com/3ej9n7be

Lambda Legal condemns the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s announcement that it will exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for adults from the Federal Employee Health Benefits and Postal Service Health Benefits programs beginning in 2026. Our statement: lambdalegal.org/newsroom/us_...

“All we want to do is live. And health care is a part of that.” – Karleigh, @translifeline.org 🏳️‍⚧️ No matter what SCOTUS says, trans youth deserve the ability to make decisions about their own medical care with the support of affirming doctors and their families — free from government interference.

Today, we urged a district court to temporarily block enforcement of an Idaho law that bans trans people from using communal restrooms matching their gender identity at Boise State University & the University of Idaho. Learn more about our case Jones v. Critchfield: lambdalegal.org/case/jones-v...

It's back-to-school time, and Lambda Legal continues to fight for the rights of LGBTQ+ students. 🎒📚 Whether it’s the fundamental right to speak out or the ongoing fight to show up fully and be accepted in school, here are four cases that define our work. Read the full blog: tinyurl.com/2s37vwzy

Protesting has always been a part of our power. ✊ That’s why we partnered with leading legal orgs like @transequality.bsky.social & @nclrights.bsky.social to create a guide to make sure everyone has the resources they need to protest safely & powerfully. ➡️ Get the guide: tinyurl.com/yze7z6vb

We condemn the Trump admin’s latest attacks on civil & human rights, thinly disguised as public safety measures. To our trans siblings, Black & Brown communities, unhoused people & others placed at risk by these lawless Executive Orders: we stand with you. Read more: tinyurl.com/muk2nusv

👏WIN: Yesterday in our case against Premera Blue Cross over their policy to deny coverage for gender-affirming chest surgery for trans patients under 18, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington affirmed its April ruling that the policy unlawfully discriminated based on sex. 🧵

"I think that people should be concerned but not panicked. [Kim Davis] has lost repeatedly in front of very conservative judges at the district and circuit court levels." – Kevin Jennings, Lambda Legal CEO via @abc15.com Watch now ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2DM...