Trans people lost at the Supreme Court today. And. Thanks to some incredible attorneys at the ACLU & Lambda Legal, we lost the best way we could have: narrowly and without answering a question we have absolutely no interest in a wildly conservative Court answering. open.substack.com/pub/sames/p/...

Just because SCOTUS affirms a type of discrimination does not mean that discrimination is required. This decision should not cause us to weaken our efforts for trans inclusion in general or trans inclusion in sports in particular. Cis allies, you very specifically, need to double down.

@chrisgeidner.bsky.social is another trusted legal analyst and journalist. Good, close analysis takes time, and Chris' work is always worth the wait.

@samames.bsky.social is one of the voices I'll be waiting to hear from about today's decision on transgender kids in sports, and especially about what these rulings *don't* mean. Give them a follow - they're a brilliant lawyer, long-time advocate, and a gorgeous writer to boot. sames.substack.com

Make your support more visible! Get connected via @transequality.bsky.social, state LGBTQ groups via @equalityfed.bsky.social, your local community centers via CenterLink (www.lgbtqcenters.org), and more!

The point is pretty simple. Despite escalating attacks, the reality is that support for and acceptance of transgender people is widespread—and that transgender people can and do live joyful, fulfilling lives, given the chance. But instead, politicians are making a game out of trans people's lives.

And while these data points were already published, they are so important to keep elevating: when transgender people are able to access the medical care they need, their life satisfaction dramatically improves.

See also Fig 28 from @prri.org, showing that "Solid majorities of all religious groups agree that transgender people deserve the same rights and protections as other Americans." prri.org/research/map...

Trans people in faith communities also reported widespread experiences of support. This is especially notable given the frequent and false pitting of faith and transgender rights against each other. Trans people are also people of faith, and many people of faith support trans people and rights.

Trans people themselves reported strong support at schools, workplaces, and in their families. For example, among USTS respondents who are out to their coworkers, 74% say their coworkers are supportive of them being transgender. (Interactive graphics on our site!) mapresearch.org/brief/suppor...

ICYMI: Last week, MAP & A4TE published previously unreleased data from the 2022 U.S. Trans Survey, the largest ever survey of U.S. transgender and nonbinary people. Despite what politics and headlines might suggest, support for trans people is the norm. It's the politicians who are out of step.

ICYMI: Last week, MAP & A4TE published previously unreleased data from the 2022 U.S. Trans Survey, the largest ever survey of U.S. transgender and nonbinary people. Despite what politics and headlines might suggest, support for trans people is the norm. It's the politicians who are out of step.

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As we celebrate 20 years of advancing equality and opportunity for all, the Movement Advancement Project (MAP) is thrilled to announce the launch of our newly designed website.

Two physicians and their trans kid are one of thousands of families moving states because of politicians targeting trans people going about our daily lives. Anti-trans laws are forcing families to upend their lives, but every state should be a safe place to raise every family.

Reminding folks that the distance between California’s Prop 8 and Obergefell was 7 years. Not because we’re on the same timeline, but because we can and have made rapid shifts for equality. Like Evan, my intuition is things will get better, but it will take work; let’s make it so.

Can't recommend this analysis of Chiles enough--and from someone who's been working on this issue from the very beginning. "Practically speaking, ...we didn’t lose much today. We just outgrew one of our tools. It still gets to feel like a gut punch in a year of gut punches."

Today's Ruling: ❌ Does not legalize conversion therapy ❌  Does not immunize practitioners from civil liability ❌ Does not alter the overwhelming medical and scientific consensus  that conversion therapy is dangerous, ineffective, and harmful

The ruling is narrow. Survivors still have legal options to fight back against the harms of conversion therapy, including medical malpractice, consumer fraud claims, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

There will be a lot of commentary about the Chiles decision. I strongly encourage folks to listen to the movement lawyers at the heart of this case, eg @nclrights.bsky.social, and how they interpret the decision. Yes, this is a loss, but one of the best things you can do to help right now is

🚨HB 752 is heading to the governor's desk to be signed into law or vetoed🚨 Tell Governor Little this bill is dangerous, invasive, and needs a veto by using this form: plannedp.info/47wdWKS

HB 752 would foster an atmosphere of distrust and harm by encouraging people to police, and even document, the appearance of others in bathrooms. Tell Gov. Little to VETO HB 752: plannedp.info/47wdWKS

Sharing this gentle, yet necessary reminder with our trans siblings. 🎨: @megemikoart

Looking to speak with trans Kansans about how SB 244 (the law affecting driver's licenses, birth certificates, bathrooms and more) is affecting your life so far and plans for the future. [email protected] or Signal @joyurcaba.91

This is the thing about bathroom bans targeting trans people - assault is already a crime! Indecent exposure is already a crime! And laws that protect trans people don't suddenly make them legal

Important clarification for any Kansas readers: passports can still be used to vote! See full list of eligible IDs here. Thanks @madgant.bsky.social! sos.ks.gov/elections/ph...

Out today: a @mapresearch.bsky.social op-ed for @kansasreflector.com @statesnewsroom.com about how Kansas' latest anti-transgender law has many dangerous potential consequences — including to transgender Kansans’ constitutional right to vote. kansasreflector.com/2026/03/04/k...

This story, from @natezuke.bsky.social, is absolutely wild. A trans woman who never changed her gender marker was issued a letter invalidating her license. At the DMV they cut up her license, which had an "M" marker. www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...

Of course we should take this attack seriously; the message it sends to trans kids, their families, & providers is awful & dangerous. And also, let's recognize both the political motivations & broader history. Donate to @transtexas.org & @equalitytexas.bsky.social to help the fight on the ground.

As a reminder, he did something very similar in 2022. The opinion then wasn't legally binding; he can't unilaterally make or change the law in TX. And courts went on to stop him and these efforts as well. www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...

I'm shocked (sarcasm) to see Paxton — who is running for election in a crowded primary...*checks notes*... tomorrow — release yet another attack on transgender kids & their healthcare providers. Anyway, donate to @transtexas.org to support their work to protect trans kids and fight these antics.

I'm shocked (sarcasm) to see Paxton — who is running for election in a crowded primary...*checks notes*... tomorrow — release yet another attack on transgender kids & their healthcare providers. Anyway, donate to @transtexas.org to support their work to protect trans kids and fight these antics.

I spoke w/ NPR's Here & Now about the latest escalation in anti-trans political attacks: Kansas' egregious & dangerous overnight revoking of transgender people's IDs. In good news, @aclu.org @aclukansas.bsky.social have already sued. @wbur.org @mapresearch.bsky.social www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...

IDs are vital keys that unlock doors to essential freedoms that we all rely on. "When transgender people are forced to use IDs that don't match their gender identity," Logan explains," they are more likely to experience harassment and discrimination and even violence."

Out now in @wbur.org, an interview with MAP's Director of Policy Research, Logan Casey, details the implications and harms of a new anti-transgender ID law in Kansas. 🔗 🎧 Listen to the full segment below. www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...

Let's see if we can raise $10,000 today for red state or national queer orgs. Post proof here in the replies that you donated to a red state or national queer organization and I will share. Who's with me? (I can't donate myself because I'm a journalist who covers these orgs)

I spoke w/ NPR's Here & Now about the latest escalation in anti-trans political attacks: Kansas' egregious & dangerous overnight revoking of transgender people's IDs. In good news, @aclu.org @aclukansas.bsky.social have already sued. @wbur.org @mapresearch.bsky.social www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...

As Republican lawmakers move toward permanently banning gender-affirming care in Utah, lawmakers continue to sidestep public dialogue about the results of research which concluded that this care for minors with gender dysphoria is largely found to result in positive outcomes. From @sltrib.com:

Just started doing new data analysis and I know I keep saying this, but: I really, really don't think people appreciate how much this moral panic was a deliberate and extremely expensive invention.

To learn more about conversion "therapy" laws, visit MAP's resources below: 🔗 Equality Map: www.mapresearch.org/equality-map... 🔗 Spotlight report: www.mapresearch.org/2025-convers...

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Today. Every day. The fight is never over. Transgender people know who we are, and no Court or politician can take that from us. We will outlive this.

Like all youth, LGBTQ young people’s lives are shaped by their home and family, their community, their school experiences, and their access to health care. To read more in our full-length policy report, as well as our companion narrative report, visit our site. ⬇️ www.mapresearch.org/2025-lgbtq-y...

Nearly half of queer youth live in one of 27 states that have enacted one or more restrictions on their rights since 2020. 38% live in the South, 24% in the West, 21% in the Midwest, and 17% in the Northeast. To view our interactive map visual, click below. public.flourish.studio/visualisatio...

Out today, @the74.bsky.social covers MAP's latest report — which examines the many state-level laws and policies shaping LGBTQ youth’s lives, including a unique measure that tracks 16 laws across different aspects of youth's lives. Click below to keep reading. www.the74million.org/article/as-t...

@mapresearch.bsky.social just put out an incredible new report "In their own words" sharing the stories of LGBTQ youth! Check it out: www.mapresearch.org/file/MAP-202...

“No one is in a better position to identify the supports that LGBTQ youth need to thrive than these youth themselves,” asserts a new report from @mapresearch.bsky.social and partners that offers a look at the lived experiences of these young people in their own words. mombian.com/2025/09/17/n...