Join us Sunday, December 7 from 1:30 - 5:30 PM for an in-depth nonviolent direct action training! Learn how to make direct actions successful, develop hands-on skills and connect with fellow community members:

Today and every day, we remember. And today and every day, we push forward together to create a world that is not only safe for trans people, but affirms and honors the fundamental truth that trans people have always been here and always will be.

Gender Justice has spent 15 years fearlessly fighting for what’s right, powered by supporters like you! Together, we’ve made Minnesota a beacon of reproductive freedom, a national leader for transgender rights, and a trailblazer for justice. But our wins aren't permanent unless we defend them. 🧵

Join us and the North Dakota Human Rights Coalition for a special North Dakota Trans Equity Training, Wednesday, November 19, from 6 - 7:15 PM!

How can we make schools safe and affirming for trans kids? In a special Trans Equity Training this fall, researcher and parent Rebecca Allen offered key insights and action steps:

To our West Central Minnesota community: join us for a special, West Central-specific Trans Equity Training on Thursday, November 6!

North Dakotans and allies in close proximity: You're invited to join us for a virtual town hall on the future of gender affirming care in North Dakota on Monday, November 10, 6 - 7 PM CT. Learn more and RSVP: secure.everyaction.com/Jc_SwQ9rfUWo...

We’re hiring a Senior Staff Attorney at Gender Justice! We’re looking for an experienced, creative, and brave litigator committed to working on high-impact cases in the areas of LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive rights, and anti-discrimination law. Learn more and apply:

On October 22, 2025, Minnesota saw a historic win in our case Cooper v. USA Powerlifting, affirming trans athletes’ right to compete without discrimination! Check out our virtual briefing, breaking down the implications of this landmark ruling:

We're looking for passionate, visionary volunteer leaders to join our board of directors! Help steer our organization through this critical moment for gender justice: Applications are due TOMORROW!

You’re invited: join us tomorrow, Thursday, October 23 from 3 - 4 PM CT as we celebrate and share key takeaways from today’s amazing victory in Cooper v. USA Powerlifting!

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

Later today, the Minnesota Supreme Court will be issuing its decision on Cooper v. USA Powerlifting, our landmark trans rights in sports case. Ahead of the decision, over 2,000 athletes, coaches, and parents, and advocates are calling for trans inclusion in sports.

This year marks Gender Justice’s 15th anniversary. We’re proud and grateful for what supporters like you have made possible…but to be honest, right now, it’s hard to feel like celebrating. 🧵

Today, a District Court in North Dakota issued a deeply disappointing ruling in our case T.D. v. Wrigley, upholding the state’s sweeping ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Here’s what that means for North Dakotans:

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Chiles v. Salazar: Click through to learn what that could mean for folks in Minnesota and North Dakota. For LGBTQ+ youth and families who've faced conversion therapy, we know this is heavy. You are seen, you are supported, and your safety matters.

Tickets are on sale for the 3rd Annual Gender Justice Brunch on 11/16! This year’s program, Equity & Inclusion in Women’s Sports, features Layshia Clarendon, recently retired WNBA veteran, and Ashland Johnson, founder of the Inclusion Playbook.

Board service at Gender Justice is more than governance. It’s a chance to set strategic direction, support initiatives that advance gender, racial, and reproductive justice, and represent our work to the broader community. Join us! Apply today: www.genderjustice.us/join-our-boa...

"It’s my hope that by telling my story, Americans will recognize that this is in fact happening in our country — and that it could keep happening unless they use their voices to demand this invasive bigotry stops."

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: Today, we announced that we filed a charge of discrimination with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights on behalf of 18-year-old Gerika Mudra, a high schooler who was harassed by a server at Buffalo Wild Wings who accused her of being a boy in the girls’ bathroom.

We’re excited to announce Layshia Clarendon as a panelist at this year’s Gender Justice Brunch! The first out trans & nonbinary WNBA player, Layshia will speak to the real issues in women’s sports and what it means to compete as a nonbinary pro athlete. Become a sponsor: genderjustice.us/brunch

We're co-hosting an important convo led by RISE and @jca-mn.bsky.social‬ w/ AG Keith Ellison & Lt. Gov. Flanagan on August 21. They’ll share how they’re working to protect MN communities from harmful federal policies + take your questions. RSVP: bit.ly/rise-jca-gj

While some politicians weaponize “fairness in women’s sports” to attack trans athletes, the real violations of Title IX are happening in plain sight. In MN, girls’ high school teams are forced to play on subpar fields with fewer resources than boys’ teams. That’s not fairness—it’s discrimination.

Last week, SCOTUS opened the door to anti-LGBTQ+ censorship in public schools, undermining the separation of church and state. Join us for a virtual SCOTUS chat TOMORROW at 5 pm CT to get the full breakdown of the Mahmoud v. Taylor ruling. Register below👇

BREAKING: SCOTUS just ruled in Mahmoud v. Taylor, setting a dangerous precedent for anti-LGBTQ+ censorship in public schools. This decision undermines the separation of church and state, allowing personal religious beliefs to dictate what students can and cannot learn.

Yesterday, we gathered for a discussion to unpack SCOTUS’s decision in U.S. v. Skrmetti, stating that it is constitutional for states to ban gender affirming care for transgender youth. If you missed the discussion, you can check out a recap here on the impacts of the decision in MN and ND:

Check out MPR’s interview with Brittany Stewart, senior staff attorney at Gender Justice, as she reacts to SCOTUS’s decision in U.S. v. Skrmetti. You can join our virtual SCOTUS Chat tomorrow (Wednesday) at 4:30 PM to learn more about the decision's impacts: secure.everyaction.com/3e_4oeVK-EC8...

Join us for a virtual SCOTUS chat this Wednesday, June 25, at 4:30 PM to get the full breakdown of last week's Skrmetti ruling, hear from experts, and learn more about what the decision means for Minnesotans and North Dakotans. See you there!

SCOTUS just issued their ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti, deciding that it is constitutional for states to ban gender affirming care for transgender youth. We are planning to hold a SCOTUS Chat to unpack this decision. More details to come -- stay tuned!

We are devastated by the loss of Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman—a principled, passionate, and powerful leader whose fierce advocacy helped shape a Minnesota where reproductive freedom, gender equity, and LGBTQ+ rights are respected and protected. (1/5)

We’re showing up for the No Kings Rally this Saturday at the MN Capitol. Join us! This national day of action is a response to Trump and his allies' authoritarian agenda—silencing dissent, defying courts, threatening mass deportations.

“The body you’re born with shouldn’t determine who you’re allowed to be in life. People determine who they are, not the state.” Comms Manager Gabbi Pierce and Political Director Monica Meyer unpack the landscape of trans rights on a recent episode of Gaily Show Radio! Check it out:

🌈 Pride season is almost here, and we can't wait to celebrate with all of you! 🏳️‍🌈✨ Here's where we’ll be this year. Come find us and say hello!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for The People’s Session in Bismarck last week. Together, we began building a people-first vision for North Dakota—centered on strong public schools, economic security, and personal freedom. Catch the recap from @northdakotamonitor.com 👇

If you’re wondering what you can do to be a more active ally for trans people, join one of our next trans equity trainings this summer! Check it out: 🏳️‍⚧️ May 21 (In-Person): secure.everyaction.com/I2Q35qbHck61... 🏳️‍⚧️ June 12 (Virtual): secure.everyaction.com/QTSi6yJzXUOa...

We're looking for a Development Manager to join our team! In this key role, you'll help plan and implement fundraising strategies by supporting our grantseeking program, growing our individual donor base, and assisting with digital campaigns, sponsorships, and more.

Polling shows most North Dakotans don’t want state lawmakers attacking LGBTQ+ people—they want solutions to real, kitchen-table issues like affordable child care, family leave, and housing. In our new op-ed, our Executive Director Megan Peterson breaks it down 👇

The 2025 MN legislative session ends on May 19. That gives the legislature less than a month to deliver on the promise of rights and protections for Minnesotans. We must call on Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy and our lawmakers to hear the ERA while time still allows! Demand equal rights today:

Today, the Trump administration issued an update on an anticipated junk science “report” designed to attack healthcare for trans youth. This is yet another reason why MN is going on offense. Join us TOMORROW at 5:00 PM for a virtual briefing on the landscape of trans rights in MN & our next steps!

What’s happening to trans athletes is about more than just sports. It’s about power. It’s about who gets to belong. It’s about all of our freedoms. 📖 Our spring newsletter breaks it down: who’s behind anti-trans attacks, why it matters, and what’s at stake.

Today, MN AG Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration in defense of trans students in our state. We are holding a virtual briefing on this lawsuit, what it means, and where things will go from here. RSVP to join us on April 29 at 5 pm! bit.ly/3S7tc8B

As the national political landscape grows more hostile, Minnesota has become a North Star for justice. But we didn’t get here by chance. Together, we’ve built a foundation of protections that’s holding strong, even as the national landscape grows more hostile. 🧵

This Thursday, the ERA will be heard in committee in the Minnesota House. With basic rights under attack nationwide, this amendment is a powerful and necessary step to protect Minnesotans. Take a moment to send a message of support to your lawmakers today:

At Gender Justice, we fight every day—in the courts, in the legislature, and in community. Because the only future worth building is one where trans people are free. To our trans supporters, staff, clients and loved ones: we see you, we celebrate you, and we are with you—always.

It was a busy winter in the Minnesota Legislature! From advocating for the MN ERA to defeating extremist and discriminatory bills in the House, we’ve been hard at work—and we’re just getting started. Check out our latest Legislative Update for all the details: www.genderjustice.us/stories/marc...

Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) is just five days away! Check out some of these ways to plug into community joy and power in the lead-up to March 31st 🧵:

Join us for the 1MN History Makers Series on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 5:30 – 8:00 PM CST at The Coven St. Paul. Don't miss this chance to learn from trailblazers and connect with an amazing community committed to uplifting women and driving progress. Register here: lnkd.in/d7JS5uXH

A midwife in Houston has been arrested along with her employee for allegedly providing an abortion. As the landscape of abortion access becomes increasingly hostile, it is crucial that we ensure Minnesota strengthens its status as a refuge. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Our March Trans Equity Training is officially filled up! Our next training will take place virtually on April 17th at noon, and you can sign up here: secure.everyaction.com/CA_ctzwVj022...

The fight for trans rights is more important than ever. Join us for our next Trans Equity Training to learn how you can be an ally and help advance trans rights. 🗓️ March 27, 3:00-4:15 pm CT (Virtual) 🔗 RSVP required: bit.ly/41TxFQP