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'Shocking': What Supreme Court ruling on transgender policy means for California students The Supreme Court ruling blocks California’s policy barring K-12 teachers from outing trans students to parents unless students consent.

“The court’s ruling is shocking and alarming. It’s part of a larger effort by this court and the administration to eliminate any protection for transgender people.” - NCLR Legal Director @shannonminter5.bsky.social 

picture of Legal Director Shannon Minter looking at the camera in court. "TUNE IN!" at upper left corner. Legal Director Shannon Minter will be providing testimony today during a Maryland State House Committee in support of increasing the statue of limitation for conversion therapy survivors. bit.ly/ShannonTestifies

Watch live as Legal Director Shannon Minter gives testimony!

Click the link and scroll down to "Judiciary Committee". Then click "Live!" to watch at 1 p.m. ET today: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/meetings/day

The Supreme Court Is Deciding the Future of Conversion Therapy Protections. Here’s What You Need to Know.  More than 30 years ago, the National Center for LGBTQ Rights (NCLR) began its fight to end conversion therapy — a dangerous practice that claims to be able to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity, causing devastating harm to LGBTQ+ youth and their families. In the decades since, that work has grown into NCLR’s Born Perfect, a national effort that has helped […]

Legal Director @shannonminter5.bsky.social wrote a piece on what you need to know about Chiles v. Salazar.

States Move to Limit Access to H.I.V. Treatment (Gift Article) Citing rising costs and shortfalls in federal support, about 20 states are toughening eligibility requirements for patients in drug assistance programs.

Tens of thousands of Americans are losing access to treatment for H.I.V. as a result of new state restrictions on assistance programs.

Why We’re Fighting a Dangerous Federal Rule That Would Cut Off Health Care for Transgender Youth By Shannon Minter, Legal Director at the National Center for LGBTQ Rights (NCLR) and Jennifer Levi, Senior Director of Transgender and Queer Rights at GLAD Law On February 17, 2026, NCLR joined GLAD L...

NCLR joined @gladlaw.bsky.social law.bsky.social & @colage.bsky.social in filing formal comments opposing a proposed federal rule that would devastate health care access for trans young people across the country.

More about what you need to know & why this matters: www.nclrights.org/why-were-fig...

"Transgender military plaintiffs Nic Talbott and Logan Ireland were featured in a piece in ‘The Ringer.’ Here are their words." The graphic features portrait cut outs of Nic and Logan. The heading of the article "The State of the Union We Choose" is at the top.

A cut out portrait of Logan speaking. The header of the article is overlayed onto the portrait: "The State of the Union We Chose What defines the past 400 days is not just the stories of those this administration has deemed to be insufficiently American. It’s what’s behind them." Logan's quote: Why is your service now under scrutiny and under question when you’ve done everything right?”

Portrait of Nic looking into the camera. The header of the article is overlayed onto the portrait: "The State of the Union We ChoseWhat defines the past 400 days is not just the stories of those this administration has deemed to be insufficiently American. It’s what’s behind them." Nic quote: A lot of the folks in the military that are being forced out are people who have been in their [whole] career. This is all that they know.”

Read the words of transgender military plaintiffs Nic Talbott and Logan Ireland:  https://www.theringer.com/2026/02/24/national-affairs/state-of-the-union-president-trump-administration-first-year-impact

Olympic Gold Medal Women's Hockey Team Declines Trump's White House Invitation USA's women's national team has declined American president Donald Trump's invite to the White House after winning Olympic gold. Trump was heard joking that he'd have to invite the women with the men'...

USA's Olympic gold medal winning women's hockey team has declined President Donald Trump's White House invitation.

Earlier Trump mocked the women's team on a call with USA's men's team.

More:

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Why We're Fighting a Dangerous Federal Rule That Would Cut Off Health Care for Transgender Youth - GLAD Law CMS must withdraw a proposed rule that undermines established medical care and targets transgender young people and their families.

Learn more about the proposed rule and how GLAD Law and @nclrights.bsky.social are fighting back: www.gladlaw.org/fighting-dan...

me taking everyone I know with me to trans rights protests the caption is overlayed on a photo of Punch the baby Japanese macaque dragging around his stuffed animal Orangutan mother.

that one lesbian in the group who’s always goes into protection mode the caption is overlayed on a photo of Punch the baby Japanese macaque clinging onto the leg of a zookeeper. the zookeeper throws the stuffed Orangutan mother to the ground

how I sleep at night after handing out ‘Know Your Rights’ cards the caption is overlayed on a photo of Punch the baby Japanese macaque cuddled up next to his stuffed Orangutan mother.

imagine coming for me and my gay friends but this is literally us the caption is overlayed on a photo of Punch the baby Japanese macaque holding his stuffed Orangutan mother and looking directly at the camera

We're team Punch. ❤️

Today we’re celebrating queer love by watching Heated Rivalry with our valentines! 💕

Amy Sherald’s Show Sets Visitor Record at Baltimore Museum of Art The museum became a venue for “American Sublime” after Sherald withdrew her exhibition from the Smithsonian, citing censorship concerns.

This Black History Month, we thank you, Amy Sherald, for your courage, bravery, and unwavering support for the LGBTQ community in this historic win for equality.

When the Smithsonian considered removing Amy Sherald's painting of a transgender Statue of Liberty after Trump issued an anti-trans mandate for federally funded museums, Sherald moved her show “American Sublime” to the Baltimore Museum of Art. This week, the show reached new heights. A screenshot of Hyperallergic article titled Amy Sherald’s Show Sets Visitor Record at Baltimore Museum of Art. A cut out of Sherald's transgender Statue of Liberty

The Baltimore Museum of Art confirmed record-breaking attendance for Amy Sherald’s show, “American Sublime.”As of February 9th, attendance stood at 63,000. That number is expected to rise to 75,000 by the time the show closes on April 5. Her show is now the museum’s most-attended show since 2000. A picture of Sherald looking toward the words on the graphic

‘”American Sublime” showcases nearly a decade of Sherald’s work. From her early, rarely seen works to her iconic, larger-than-life portraits, the art in the show highlights Black Americans in everyday moments. The show invites conversation about power and American identity. A picture of Sherald's "First Lady of Michelle Obama"

“American Sublime is a salve. It’s a call to remember our shared humanity and an insistence on being seen.” —Amy Sherald A picture of Amy Sherald's Breonna Taylor

Amy Sherald fought anti-trans censorship by the Trump admin & this week, her show broke records to become the most attended at the Baltimore Museum of Art since 2000.

Anti-transgender legislation accelerates in early 2026 The scope and coordination of the state bills mark a new phase in a campaign that has been building for a decade, policy researchers say

“For every other medical condition, the military takes an individualized approach. The only medical condition under this new policy that doesn’t get an individualized assessment is gender dysphoria. If you’re transgender, you’re out. That’s it.” - Shannon Minter
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YouTube video by NCLRights - National Center for LGBTQ Rights ICE STORM: Understanding Recent Immigration Attacks

Yes. @nclrights.bsky.social did a fantastic panel last week and offers many pathways to get involved.

If you do have a law license, your community needs you.
If you don't have a law license, your community needs you.

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NYC Plans to Raise Pride Flag at Stonewall in Defiance of Flag Removal Under Trump Directive New York City officials say they will raise a Pride flag at Stonewall, setting up a showdown with federal policy limiting flags at national monuments.

The Pride flag will once again fly at Stonewall! 🏳️‍🌈

LGBTQ Athletes Overcome Obstacles. A screenshot of an article featuring Maddy Schaffrick and another featuring the story of Kevin Aymos

LGBTQ Olympic athletes have stories and have overcome barriers to get to where they are at today.

LGBTQ Athletes Secure Firsts. Amber Glenn became the the first out LGBTQ woman to represent USA in Olympic figure skating Breezy Johnson won the first Team US and Team LGBTQ medal at the Winter Games A photo of Amber celebrating holding up the U.S. flag. A photo of Breezy holding up a gold medal

Amber Glenn became the the first out LGBTQ woman to represent USA in Olympic figure skating and Breezy Johnson won the first Team USA and Team LGBTQ medal at the Winter Games.

LGBTQ Athletes Speak Up
“It isn't the first time we've had to come together as a community to try to fight for our human rights. I hope that I can use my platform and my voice throughout these Games to try to encourage people to stay strong."
-Amber Glenn at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games

According to outsports.com, Team LGBTQ* currently ranks third in medal count against all competing countries. *Team LGBTQ consists of 47 athletes from 13 countries. Outsports is again tracking the progress of out LGBTQ athletes as if they were an Olympic team

If all 'out' LGBTQ athletes made up a team, they would be in 3rd place in the Winter Olympics medal count.

Team LGBTQ is WINNING the 2026 Winter Olympics. How Team LGBTQ is winning medals and taking a stand. Cut out photos of various LGBTQ winter athletes line the page

Go Team LGBTQ! ⛷️🏳️‍🌈🏂

Thanks @outsports.com for the data.

Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl half time performance carrying a Puerto Rican flag in front of green foliage. "Bad Bunny Won the Super Bowl"

Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga dance in front of a line of trumpets at the Super Bowl Halftime Performance. "The only thing more powerful than hate is love."

A crowd of people at the Super Bowl Halftime Performance carrying around big flags from the Americas. "We’re not savages. We’re not animals. We’re not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans.”

A wedding takes place at the Super Bowl Halftime Performance. "Here’s to the homeland and those who left it to follow their dreams."

Benito won the Super Bowl. ❤️

NCLR purple background. LGBTQ Rights are immigrant rights: Our fights are intertwined. Bad Bunny's frog - Concho - is in a blue button down, holding up a peace sign with a whistle around his nect and "DTMF" on the left side of the shirt. NCLR's "Feminist Founded, Advocates for All" logo is on the pocket.

NCLR blue background. In a yellow box in the upper left hand corner: "Share Information" in white lettering: Share the link to NCLR’s ‘ICE Storm’ panel! Bad Bunny's frog - Concho - is in a blue button down, holding up a peace sign with a whistle around his nect and "DTMF" on the left side of the shirt. NCLR's "Feminist Founded, Advocates for All" logo is on the pocket.

During our panel on the state of immigration, Pres. Imani Rupert-Gordon said 1 way to do something is to share accurate info. Watch & share this conversation w/ NCLR immigration experts on the legal landscape & how lawyers & others can take action: https://youtu.be/3EwJgOEWd4g?si=uUKSApEaZMHE2_R2

NCLR immigration legal experts discuss how the recent killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti, and Keith Porter by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Tr... ICE STORM: Understanding Recent Immigration Attacks

NCLR immigration experts led a briefing on how Trump admin changes to immigration policies & escalated enforcement tactics & violence are impacting the LGBTQ community. Watch to learn more, including what you can do to help vulnerable community members.

TODAY: Join NCLR's immigration experts for a briefing on how the Trump admin's changes to immigration policies & violently escalated enforcement tactics are impacting the LGBTQ community.

Learn more about the legal landscape & what lawyers & others can do to help:
www.nclrights.org/event/regist...

Artists call out ICE at Grammy Awards | CNN Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, and SZA gave speeches to call out ICE, as many artists wore “ICE Out” pins to the Grammy Awards.

Last night at the Grammy's, artists of all genres, from Billie Eilish to Bad Bunny, used their acceptance speeches and red-carpet moments to speak out against ICE terror. Keep speaking out and keep protesting! www.cnn.com/2026/02/02/e...

“It is telling that the government seems to recognize that it can’t defend this irrational policy without misrepresenting the facts. I was deeply concerned about the government’s misrepresentations at the argument, including the false claim that no transgender service members have been separated pursuant to the ban. That is blatantly false.” We hope the court recognizes that they were hearing a number of misrepresentations and that they will carefully read the record in this case

The evidence is essential to demonstrate to the court that the government's account mischaracterized both the record and real-world impact of the policy.

Read more: https://www.advocate.com/news/doj-misled-judges-transgender-military

screenshot of the Advocate article titled Trump DOJ lied to D.C. federal appeals court about trans military ban, lawyers say in stunning filing “We hope the court recognizes that they were hearing a number of misrepresentations and that they will carefully read the record in this case,” attorney Shannon Minter told The Advocate.

Last week, government attorneys falsely claimed that no transgender servicemembers had been separated under Trump's military ban.
 
NCLR attorneys, together with @gladlaw.bsky.social, obtained evidence after the hearing disproving this claim and shared it with the court.

Register NCLR Ice Storm Panel Virtual - National Center for LGBTQ Rights The Pride Community Center of North Central Florida offers safe spaces, resources, services and events to foster and enhance the well-being and visibility of LGBTQ+ people in North Central Florida. Visibility changes minds. Here in North Central Florida, LGBTQ+ people deserve access to safe spaces w...

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ICE Storm: Understanding Recent Immigration Attacks Wednesday February 4 12 PT/ 3 ET Panelists include NCLR President Imani Rupert-Gordon, VP of Legal Shannon Minter, Senior Staff Attorney Amy Whelan, Director of Community Justice and Access Ming Wong, Director of Hogar {Home} Noemi Calonje and Hogar {Home} Of Counsel Cara Jobson.

This Wed. Feb. 4th at 12 p.m. PT, join us for a virtual briefing with NCLR's immigration legal experts to learn more about how ICE attacks are impacting the LGBTQ community, the legal landscape, how we should understand these attacks and what lawyers & others can do to help.

Trump admin is trying to deport LGBTQ+ asylum-seekers to countries where they'd be killed, lawyers say Attorneys say new transfer agreements and court tactics allow the U.S. to sidestep asylum rulings, risking removals to countries where LGBTQ+ people face imprisonment, torture, or execution.

"The deportations are the most severe and life-threatening harm being experienced by the greatest number of LGBTQ community members.” - @shannonminter5.bsky.social told @cwnewser.bsky.social
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