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Key Takeaways Updating your name and gender marker requires contacting each agency or organization separately. Requirements vary by state and organization, so check the specific requirements before you begin. Gather important documents, such as your birth

Key Takeaways Verify your voter registration, name, and polling location before your state's deadline. Check your state's voter ID requirements so you know exactly what to bring. If you run into issues at the polls, ask for a provisional ballot and know w

Key Takeaways You don't need to be an expert to respond. Simple questions or brief comments can help interrupt harmful behavior. Inclusion is about more than representation; it also means ensuring people of color have influence, leadership, and decision-m

When people talk about Pride, the image is usually rainbow flags, huge crowds, and being as loud and visible as possible. But that's not everyone's version of Pride. Pride doesn't have to be loud to be meaningful. For a lot of trans people, self-expressio

Key Takeaways Pride 2026 is and trans bodily autonomy persist amid a heavy backdrop of political censorship and exhausting news cycles. Trans existence is an ancient global truth, completely crushing the political myth that gender expansiveness is just a

Key Takeaways National Honor Your LGBTQ+ Elders Day on May 16 celebrates the pioneers who built the foundations for today's gender-affirming care. IDAHOBIT on May 17 centers on the 2026 theme "At the Heart of Democracy" to drive international equity and i

Key Takeaways Passing isn't fully in your control; it depends on others' perceptions, which vary by context and culture. Passing is not a measure of how real or valid your gender is. Visibility is personal; people navigate being seen or private in differe

Key Takeaways Testosterone works gradually over time. Most visible changes begin within a few months and continue developing for several years. Some effects are permanent while others are reversible. Everyone's timeline is different, depending on genetics

Plume Clinic and FOLX both offer gender-affirming care for transgender and gender-diverse adults, including telehealth access and licensed clinicians. For many patients, either provider could meet their basic needs. The key difference isn't access - it's

Starting gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) can come with a lot of emotions-excitement, anticipation, and maybe even some nerves. Injectable forms of GAHT (also called HRT) are available for both testosterone and estrogen. If self-injection is part o