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530+ Bills Tracked
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17 Shield States
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๐Ÿ“Š Live Indicators
530+
Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills
85+
Signed Laws
17
Shield States
26
Hostile States
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Relocation Fund โ€” TX Teens

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Florida HRT Access Program

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Appalachia Trans Support

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The glossary helped me finally explain to my parents what non-binary means. They're still learning, but PFLAG gave them a community too.

โ€“ River, 22, Georgia
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๐Ÿ“ Local Action Network
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Rally at Capitol (Friday 10am)

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๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Upcoming Events
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Protect Trans Kids Rally

๐Ÿ“ Columbus, OH
15 MAR

Trans Day of Visibility March

๐Ÿ“ Washington, DC
20 MAR

Statehouse Sit-In

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31 MAR

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โšก Executive Action Feed LIVE
Jan 20, 2025 Employment ๐Ÿ”ด Critical

Ending Government DEI Programs

EO signed revoking all federal diversity, equity & inclusion programs โ€” disproportionately impacting LGBTQ+ federal workers.

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Jan 20, 2025 Identity ๐Ÿ”ด Critical

Gender Policy: Only Two Sexes

EO directing all federal agencies to recognize only 'male' and 'female', erasing non-binary and trans identities from federal records.

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Jan 22, 2025 Military ๐Ÿ”ด Critical

Reversing Military Trans Inclusion

EO reinstating ban on transgender individuals serving in the US military.

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Jan 28, 2025 Healthcare ๐ŸŸ  High

Targeting CDC LGBTQ+ Health Data

CDC directed to remove LGBTQ+-specific health data resources, including HIV prevention materials.

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Feb 5, 2025 Education ๐ŸŸ  High

Education Anti-Trans Guidance

Dept. of Education issued guidance threatening to withdraw Title IX funding from schools allowing trans students to use matching facilities.

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Feb 13, 2025 Incarceration ๐ŸŸ  High

Prisons: Trans Inmate Policy

Federal Bureau of Prisons directed to house all inmates based on biological sex only, ending protections for incarcerated trans people.

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๐Ÿ“œ Critical Bill Tracker
StateBillTargetStatus
TexasSB 14HealthcarePassed
FloridaHB 1521BathroomActive
OhioHB 68YouthVetoed (Override)
IdahoHB 71HealthcareInjunction
MissouriSB 49EducationActive
TennesseeHB 1DragPassed
MontanaSB 99IdentityPassed
North DakotaHB 1254SportsPassed
๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Interactive Rights Map

United States: LGBTQ+ & Human Rights Tracking

This map represents systemic zones of protection or hostility. Data dynamically reflects active legislation targeting LGBTQ+ rights across the US. Hover over regions to examine human impact metrics.

580+ Bills Proposed
85 Bills Passed
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Select or hover over a state
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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Legislative Accountability
PoliticianStateBillsAction
Ron DeSantis
Former Governor
FLHB 1557, SB 254R โ€” Signed
Greg Abbott
Governor
TXSB 14R โ€” Signed
Mike Johnson
House Speaker
LASAFE ActR โ€” Sponsored
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Representative
GAProtect Children's Innocence ActR โ€” Sponsored
Ted Cruz
Senator
TXWomen's Bill of RightsR โ€” Co-Sponsored
Tom Cotton
Senator
ARUniformed Services Protection ActR โ€” Sponsored
Josh Hawley
Senator
MOParents Bill of RightsR โ€” Sponsored
Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Governor
ARSAFE ActR โ€” Signed
Kim Reynolds
Governor
IASF 538R โ€” Signed
๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Representative Scorecard
Sen. Tammy Duckworth
IL ยท Senator
A+
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
WA ยท Representative
A
Sen. Raphael Warnock
GA ยท Senator
A
Sen. Ted Cruz
TX ยท Senator
F
Rep. Jim Jordan
OH ยท Representative
F
Sen. Tim Kaine
VA ยท Senator
B+
๐Ÿ“ž Advocacy Toolkit
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๐Ÿ“– LGBTQ+ Glossary
Gender Identity
A person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not correspond with the sex assigned at birth.
Gender Expression
The external display of gender through clothing, behavior, hairstyle, voice, and body characteristics.
Sexual Orientation
An enduring pattern of romantic or sexual attraction to persons of the opposite sex, same sex, both sexes, or regardless of sex.
Transgender
An umbrella term for people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
Non-binary
An identity term for people whose gender is not exclusively male or female.
Cisgender
A term for people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth.
Intersex
A variety of conditions where a person is born with reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn't fit typical definitions of female or male.
Queer
An umbrella term for sexual and gender minorities. Previously pejorative, it has been reclaimed by many LGBTQ+ people.
Gender-Affirming Care
Medical interventions that align a person's physical characteristics with their gender identity, including hormone therapy and surgical procedures.
Title IX
Federal civil rights law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in education programs; debates over its application to LGBTQ+ students are central to current policy fights.
Shield Laws
State laws that protect LGBTQ+ individuals from out-of-state legal actions targeting gender-affirming care or other protected rights.
Deadnaming
The act of referring to a transgender person by the name they used before transitioning, which can be harmful and disrespectful.
๐Ÿ“… Historical Timeline
1969
Stonewall Uprising
Riots at the Stonewall Inn in NYC spark the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.
1973
APA Removes Homosexuality
The American Psychiatric Association removes homosexuality from its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
1996
Defense of Marriage Act
DOMA signed into law, defining marriage federally as between a man and a woman.
2003
Lawrence v. Texas
Supreme Court strikes down sodomy laws, affirming the right to private consensual sexual conduct.
2010
Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal
Congress repeals DADT, allowing LGBTQ+ individuals to serve openly in the military.
2015
Obergefell v. Hodges
Supreme Court rules same-sex marriage is a constitutional right nationwide.
2020
Bostock v. Clayton County
Supreme Court rules Title VII protects employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
2023
Record Anti-Trans Bills
Over 500 anti-trans bills introduced across state legislatures in a single year.
2025
Federal Rollbacks
Series of executive orders targeting DEI, trans military service, and federal gender recognition.
๐Ÿ” Media Literacy Guide

Tools for identifying misinformation about LGBTQ+ issues.

Check the Source

Look for articles from established news outlets, legal organizations (ACLU, Lambda Legal), or official government documents.

Watch for Dog Whistles

Phrases like 'parental rights,' 'protecting children,' and 'biological reality' often frame anti-LGBTQ+ legislation as benign.

Verify Statistics

Always check if cited numbers come from peer-reviewed research. The Williams Institute, MAP, and HRC provide reliable LGBTQ+ data.

Recognize Moral Panic Framing

Media that disproportionately focuses on edge cases or sensationalizes trans youth healthcare may be engaging in moral panic.

Cross-Reference Claims

If a story makes bold claims, check it against Trans Legislation Tracker, ACLU updates, or Snopes for fact-checking.

๐Ÿค Ally Action Items

Defend Title IX

โฑ๏ธ 5 min

Call DOE rep. Use provided script.

Fund HRT

โฑ๏ธ 2 min

Donate to specific GoFundMes for trans healthcare.

Signal Boost

โฑ๏ธ 1 min

Share @TransLawCenter injunction updates.

Write Your Rep

โฑ๏ธ 10 min

Use our template to oppose HB 1521.

๐Ÿ†˜ Emergency & Crisis Lines

๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ Trans Lifeline

Peer support hotline run by and for trans people.

๐Ÿ“ž 877-565-8860

๐Ÿ’š The Trevor Project

24/7 crisis intervention for LGBTQ young people.

๐Ÿ“ž 866-488-7386

๐Ÿ“ž National Suicide Prevention

Free, confidential 24/7 support.

๐Ÿ“ž 988

๐Ÿ’œ SAGE Hotline

Support for LGBTQ+ elders experiencing abuse.

๐Ÿ“ž 877-360-5428

๐ŸŒˆ GLBT National Help Center

Peer counseling and local resources.

๐Ÿ“ž 888-843-4564
๐Ÿ“ State Resource Finder
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Equality Texas โœ“
@equality_tx ยท 2h
politics
BREAKING: Federal judge blocks enforcement of Texas SB 14 for three families. This is temporary relief but shows our legal strategy is working. Keep calling your reps. #ProtectTransKids
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Trans Lifeline โœ“
@trans_lifeline ยท 4h
resources
Reminder: Our hotline is available 24/7 at 877-565-8860. You are not alone. If you're in crisis or just need to talk, we're here. Staffed entirely by trans people. ๐Ÿ’œ
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Jamie D.
@jamie_d ยท 5h
social
Used the advocacy toolkit to send 15 emails to my state reps today. It took 20 minutes. If you haven't done it yet, the templates make it SO easy. No excuses. โœŠ
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ACLU โœ“
@aclu ยท 6h
politics
We just filed an amicus brief challenging Florida's HB 1521. This bathroom bill puts trans people in danger and violates the 14th Amendment. We won't stop fighting.
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Dr. Sarah Chen โœ“
@dr_research ยท 8h
education
New meta-analysis in JAMA confirms: gender-affirming care reduces suicidality by 73% in trans youth. The evidence is overwhelming. Politicians ignoring this are choosing ideology over lives.
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QueerMutualAid
@mutual_aid_net ยท 10h
resources
๐Ÿšจ URGENT: Trans teen in rural Arkansas needs emergency relocation fund. Family kicked them out after coming out. $2,400 raised of $3,000 goal. Link in bio. Every dollar counts.
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River (they/them)
@river_nb ยท 12h
social
Just passed my 1-year HRT anniversary. The glossary on this site helped me explain everything to my parents. Dad used my correct pronouns for the first time yesterday. I cried. ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ๐Ÿ’œ
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GLSEN โœ“
@glsen ยท 14h
education
New report: 68% of LGBTQ+ students heard homophobic remarks at school. Our Day of Silence is April 12. Register your school now. Silence speaks volumes.
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Sam K.
@sam_advocate ยท 16h
social
Attended the Columbus rally today. Over 3,000 people showed up to oppose HB 68. The energy was incredible. This movement is growing. Photos in thread ๐Ÿงต
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๐Ÿ“š Peer-Reviewed Research Library 33 papers

Curated from rhinostransresearch โ€” peer-reviewed, journal-published evidence.

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