Pennsylvania Supreme Court Adopts a New Pathway to Establish Legal Parenthood
On March 20, 2025, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania recognized a new pathway to establish the parental rights of non-biological parents: the... Read More
Voting Rights, the SAVE Act, and Yet Another Executive Order: What Does It Mean?
In this harrowing time for federal politics, it is important for marginalized populations to be able to make their voices heard. However,... Read More
Opportunity to Take Action: U.S. State Department Publishes Proposed Transphobic Passport Rules for Public Comment
The U.S. State Department has recently unveiled proposed rules with respect to gender markers on passports. The Department is proposing changes to... Read More
Attacks on Transgender Athletes Will Harm All Students
In the barrage of laws and policies attacking the transgender, gender non-conforming, and intersex communities, young athletes have been disproportionately targeted. While... Read More
Trump’s “Radical Indoctrination” Executive Order: What Does It Mean?
The new administration has continued to target the transgender, gender non-conforming, and intersex communities. In its January 29, 2025 order titled “Ending... Read More
Trump’s Attack on Gender-Affirming Care: What Does It Mean?
“[I]t is the policy of the United States that it will not fund, sponsor, promote, assist, or support the so-called ‘transition’ of... Read More
Trump’s “Two Sexes” Executive Order: What Does It Mean?
“As of today, it will henceforth be the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders, male... Read More
Not a Speed Bump, But a Road Block: Texas Department of Public Safety Bars Texans from Updating Sex Designation on Driver’s Licenses
On August 20, 2024, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) issued a new policy to barring any amendments to the sex... Read More
“Marriage Equality Must Be Codified”: Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Protect Same-Sex Marriage
Earlier this month, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill that would officially protect same-sex marriage in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.... Read More
Fighting Over the Past: Ferretti v. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
A Pennsylvania agency and court are currently deciding who controls access to millions of individual vital records – Ancestry.com, or the Commonwealth... Read More