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Transgender teen can't legally change name until age 21, Mississippi Supreme Court rules

The Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled that a 16-year-old trans boy cannot legally change his name even with the support of both his parents.

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Politics

These blue states are making it easier for transgender people to update their documents

As Donald Trump forbids trans people from updating their gender markers at a federal level, Democratic states are making it easier for them to legally change their name and sex.

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Transgender

Ask Auntie: If Trump can rename the Gulf, why can't we rename ourselves?

Discover the power of names and the journey of self-discovery through the eyes of your Lovable Trans Auntie.

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Politics

Over 210,000 transgender citizens could have trouble voting in the 2024 election

Transgender Americans "may face barriers to voting in person" due to a "mismatch with their information as listed on voter registration rolls," according to a new report.

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These blue states are making it easier for transgender people to update their documents

As Donald Trump forbids trans people from updating their gender markers at a federal level, Democratic states are making it easier for them to legally change their name and sex.

Ask Auntie: If Trump can rename the Gulf, why can't we rename ourselves?

Discover the power of names and the journey of self-discovery through the eyes of your Lovable Trans Auntie.

Over 210,000 transgender citizens could have trouble voting in the 2024 election

Transgender Americans "may face barriers to voting in person" due to a "mismatch with their information as listed on voter registration rolls," according to a new report.

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After coming out as transgender last August, the WikiLeaks source is seeking to make her name change official.

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Major League Baseball team Cleveland Indians will change its logo next year.

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After pushback from transgender people, the controversial awards show is finally changing its name, but is it enough?

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Germany makes it easier to change gender and name on legal documents

Transgender and nonbinary Germans will soon be able to apply for changes by simply declaring their name and gender instead of having to provide so-called expert opinions.

Texas PrEP Case Name Changed Because of Negative Press

Jonathan Mitchell, the Texas attorney challenging PrEP access, said the named plaintiff is being threatened and bullied.

Petition Demands Chicago's Boystown Change Name to Be More Inclusive

The nickname promotes a culture of sexism, racism, and transphobia, said signees.

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Eight transgender plaintiffs in Illinois want the state to end punitive restrictions on name changes.

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After public protests, multiple meetings and an abundance of angst, the social network takes another step in its commitment to allow users to self-identify.

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The Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled that a 16-year-old trans boy cannot legally change his name even with the support of both his parents.

As Donald Trump forbids trans people from updating their gender markers at a federal level, Democratic states are making it easier for them to legally change their name and sex.

Discover the power of names and the journey of self-discovery through the eyes of your Lovable Trans Auntie.

Transgender Americans "may face barriers to voting in person" due to a "mismatch with their information as listed on voter registration rolls," according to a new report.

After coming out as transgender last August, the WikiLeaks source is seeking to make her name change official.

Major League Baseball team Cleveland Indians will change its logo next year.

After pushback from transgender people, the controversial awards show is finally changing its name, but is it enough?

Transgender and nonbinary Germans will soon be able to apply for changes by simply declaring their name and gender instead of having to provide so-called expert opinions.

Jonathan Mitchell, the Texas attorney challenging PrEP access, said the named plaintiff is being threatened and bullied.

The nickname promotes a culture of sexism, racism, and transphobia, said signees.

Eight transgender plaintiffs in Illinois want the state to end punitive restrictions on name changes.

After public protests, multiple meetings and an abundance of angst, the social network takes another step in its commitment to allow users to self-identify.