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Tomorrow NCLR’s President Imani Rupert-Gordon and former E.D. Kate Kendell will be part of the launch of VENUS. Come hear from them and other queer voices as we celebrate this new space for queer women.  Tune in on 9/18 from 12-3 p.m. PDT on (@)meetonvenusapp Instagram page.

The Supreme Court of the United States ruled that ICE can make stops based just on your appearance, language, occupation, and location.  Now is the time to pay attention and take action. Swipe for more.

The case was filed on behalf of military families by @gladlaw.bsky.social, @nclrights.bsky.social, and law firms Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP and Brown Goldstein & Levy, LLP. Learn more: www.gladlaw.org/military-fam...

NCLR is in solidarity with Lambda Legal and Carl Charles!  Swipe for what you should know about the unjustified federal indictment of this ethical and professional attorney on the frontlines of our movement.

“When I put on my uniform and report for drill with my unit, differences fall away, and what matters is our ability to do the job in accordance with the high standards expected of every service member.” - 2nd Lt. Nicolas Talbott www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...

“It’s intellectually honest and deeply moving to see conservative voices saying, ‘This isn’t therapy. This isn’t faith. This is abuse.’ I hope the Court listens.” - NCLR's Shannon Minter @shannonminter5.bsky.social on Chiles v. Salazar in @theadvocatebr.bsky.social: www.advocate.com/news/chiles-...

Javier Muñoz and Peppermint tell The Advocate about their time on Capitol Hill fighting for HIV funds.

Today’s ruling affirms what we know to be true: the federal government cannot unlawfully deploy troops against our communities. Our neighborhoods, workers, and families deserve safety – not military intimidation. www.latimes.com/california/s...

Labor Day is a great day to watch our film, "We Are Abundant!" https://www.nclrights.org/we-are-abundant/

Happy Labor Day! Solidarity with workers forever!

"But alas, here we are in 2025, with the sun still rising and setting, the stars still becoming visible and twinkling, the queers still here and loud." Read the blog piece by NCLR Summer Law Clerk Chashah Johnson (they/them): https://www.nclrights.org/resistance-resilience-regrowth/

The CA recognition of Transgender History Month in August is in thanks in part to San Francisco transgender activist Jupiter Peraza who first lobbied her city to recognize it in 2021. 

"This is a double betrayal—first forcing transgender service members to leave after promising them they could serve, and now rescinding their ability to obtain early retirement after granting it." - @shannonminter5.bsky.social www.advocate.com/news/air-for...

"She understood that her older brother Calvin was a boy, but her heart felt like being a girl, she told them at bedtime each night." A story about a small town, a bookstore, and a family who just want the best for their children: www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

KEEP BIRTH CONTROL SAFE 👏🏾 LEGAL 👏🏾 AND👏🏾 ACCESSIBLE👏🏾 FOR ALL!

NCLR's Shannon Minter spoke to KQED on how the attacks on trans healthcare affect all of us, and how California is fighting back against Trump's unprecedented orders.

"It's devastating. This is just betrayal of a direct commitment made to these service members." - NCLR Legal Director Shannon Minter

California leads the way in protecting our people. When the federal government attacks our communities, we stand up, fight back, and win. Our values aren't negotiable - and neither is our commitment to defending them in court.

Shannon gets to the heart of it: the Trump Administration is nothing but a gang of bullies, punching down and causing as much pain as they can: “… they have all faced and overcome far greater challenges than this kind of childish name-calling by the federal government.“

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Bay Area: Celebrate Transgender History Month this August with The Transgender District's list of events! Save this post, mark your calendars, don't miss out!

“I want people to not kill themselves for who they are. I want people to love their lives and grow old to tell their stories.” - Organizer Myk Mendez, a trans and two-spirit citizen of the Fort Hall Shoshone-Bannock Tribes in Idaho 19thnews.org/2025/07/nati...

WNBA legend and queer mom Candace Parker and current Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston have launched a new podcast, Post Moves, offering intergenerational perspectives on basketball, life, and more. mombian.com/2025/07/30/w...

🚨 Tennessee Abortion Ban Means More Prenatal Tests A new study says Tennesseans are rushing into invasive prenatal tests early, because Tennessee's total abortion ban has NO exceptions for fetal anomalies. buff.ly/zrc475C

“There are very few patients under 19 who receive surgery, but for those who do, this is very essential health care." - Amy Whelan NCLR Senior Staff Attorney

Lesbians will always be a vital part of NCLR – that is why today we have launched the Lesbian Futures Fund! This donor circle is for NCLR supporters who feel connected to our lesbian roots and our commitment to support LBTQ women in our work going forward. bit.ly/LesbianFuturesFund

🚨 Right NOW is the time to act for trans kids: www.nclrights.org/healthcare-i...

“This is yet one more step backward for women using bias toward transgender people as a Trojan horse." "This is a throwback to what should be a bygone era of invasive and humiliating scrutiny of women athletes."  - NCLR Legal Director Shannon Minter

You can help us WIN in court: www.nclrights.org/get-involved...

The Supreme Court’s session ended in June with several major decisions that will impact NCLR’s work. We broke it all down for you. Here is SCOTUS, debriefed:

I love this! We love and appreciate our Drag Queens and Kings! 💃🏻🕺🏽❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

The 988 Lifeline's LGBTQ+ Specialized Services program officially closed today, but there are still numbers you can call to get help! Keep this handy, and share with others:

During the Transgender Law Center's virtual conversation, NCLR's Director of Racial and Economic Justice Initiatives TyrONE Hanley talks about what the passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" means & how we can build a queer led movement to support our neighbors and communities.

Dear Drag Kings and Queens: THANK YOU! 🧵 through for a love letter to drag artists 💗 #InternationalDragDay

Andrea Gibson's words give visibility to different perspectives, show us the complexity of queer love and identity, platform the issues of our time, and teach us to see the beauty in life. Their life was poetry.

We are mourning the death and celebrating the life of Colorado’s poet laureate, Andrea Gibson. Gibson's work sought to connect people & bring LGBTQ issues to the spotlight. Gibson accepted the post to open doors for other chronically ill & disabled poets. www.cpr.org/2025/07/14/c...

Want to know how the Supreme Court’s rulings this term might impact you — and what’s on the docket for next year? Join us on Wed July 23 at 10AM PST for a webinar w/ @nclrights.bsky.social and @lambdalegal.org to hear from legal and policy experts. Q&A to follow. RSVP: go.eqca.org/a/scotus-web...

#minterland Check out our own @shannonminter5.bsky.social on CNN spreading much needed information to the public about the gross injustices of this current administration. So proud of you Shannon - thank you and your colleagues for all you do.

Please re-post this important video. This is information that needs attention and widespread support and awareness. Thank you @shannonminter5.bsky.social for your continued work on behalf of the LGBTQ community!

This! Doctors who provide healthcare to young trans patients do so under long-researched standards of care that are broken down by different ages. Parents are at the table. It’s dangerous for the government to pressure doctors to ignore medical guidelines just because they have a political agenda.

Chloe Sherman's RENEGADES San Francisco: the 1990s showcases the unique history of queer women.

NCLR's Legal Director @shannonminter5.bsky.social was just on @cnn.com talking about escalating Trump administration attacks on confidential doctor-patient relationships. www.youtube.com/watch?v=22mu...

😭😭😭 #save988

“No court has ever held that federal law requires states to discriminate against transgender students ... In our federal system, at a minimum, states that wish to protect transgender students must be free to do so.” - NCLR Legal Director @shannonminter5.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

July is Disability Pride Month! 🧵: Read the thread to learn more about why we celebrate and the history of activism within the community.

‼️ On June 17th, The Trump administration announced that it would be dismantling the 988 "Option 3" crisis hotline. PRIDE 988 receives more then 400,000 contacts a year, people seeking help from crisis workers. This is a devastating move that will end life-saving services.

“It is a shame for the Supreme Court to escalate this issue needlessly at the very moment when there are good faith efforts to come up with reasonable, middle-ground approaches." www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

On this week's Friday wrap-up, we cover the "Big, Beautiful Bill" and the dismantling of the LGBTQ youth crisis hotline.  Swipe to the end for a protest you can attend! https://actionnetwork.org/events/rally-for-trans-lives-hands-off-988/

The "big, beautiful bill" was just sent to Trump's desk when Congress passed it earlier this afternoon. So, what does it all mean?