Explore LGBTQ History: Activism
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- Practice with PronounsA free tool that allows you to practice with a variety of common pronouns!
I'm a Trans Athlete. I Only Want to Win if it's Fair
In the video above from the New York Times, Andie Taylor, a 48-year-old trans woman and competitive runner, describes how she is eager to compete among women and yearns for inclusion. As research on the performance of transgender athletes advances, Ms. Taylor is imploring all sides in the debate to refrain from using the issue for political gain. “I want to win,” she says, “but I only want to win if I know it’s fair.”
- It’s Pride Month. Here Are 20 Ways to Support the LGBTQ People in Your LifeHere are just some of the things you can do as an ally not only this Pride month but also all year long to support the LGBTQ people in your life.
- More than 100 Marylanders opt for 'X' gender on driver's licensesBaltimore Sun article about 2019 legislation that gives Marylanders had the option of “X” (in addition to “F” for female and “M” for male) on their driver's licenses.
- Non-Binary, Gender X Driver's Licenses, Passports Gaining PopularityAn updated article (2021) about the move to include non-binary identities in government documents in state and national contexts.
- The Census Bureau's first ever data on LGBTQ+ people indicates deep disparitiesSexual orientation and gender identity were added to the U.S. Census Bureau’s survey of the pandemic this summer — the first time a national government survey has captured the LGBTQ+ economic experience. LGBTQ+ people often reported being more likely than non-LGBTQ+ people to have lost employment, not have enough to eat, be at elevated risk of eviction or foreclosure, and face difficulty paying for basic household expenses.
- All Your Questions About Trans Kids in Sports, Asked and AnsweredSifting through all of the information presented as a “debate” on social media can be overwhelming, and parents, coaches, and sports fans have questions about transgender athletes and specifically trans kids in sports. Athlete and activist answers your questions in a judgment-free zone.
- Let Them Play2023 has been the worst year in history for anti-trans legislation, and though these attacks are far-reaching, transgender kids, in particular, have become a lightning rod for lawmakers and other adults.
This collection of 6 stories will help people who are new to this issue see that trans kids are simply kids, and will equip you to advocate for them in your own community.
- 15 LGBTQ Activists of the Past and Present You Should KnowCelebrate the brave activists fighting for LGBTQ rights in places where it can be dangerous to do so. While certainly not an exhaustive list, these are 15 LGBTQ activists you should know.
- 14 Microaggressions LGBTQ People Deal With All the TimeLGBTQ people share the microaggressions they encounter in day-to-day life. Experts offer advice on how to respond in these situations.
- Why Do We Celebrate Pride Month in June and LGBT History Month in October?A brief history of the recognitions in the United States, and why representation matters.