National Center for LGBTQ Rights (@nclrights) — Bluesky Profile

22 hours ago

Picture of Imani in a blue top and a floral background.
"NCLR President Imani Rupert-Gordon selected as first 2026 SF Pride Community Grand Marshal"

Imani in a green shirt laughing in front of a LGBTQ Pride flag

“SF Pride was my very first Pride, and I remember feeling simultaneously exhilarated, terrified, and completely certain there was nowhere else I wanted to be.” -Imani Rupert-Gordon

black and white phot of harvey milk with a sign on top of a car in front of the 1978 Pride parade

“Now, serving as a 2026 grand marshal, the nervousness I felt as someone just understanding her queer identity is gone, and only pride remains.”
-Imani Rupert-Gordon

Two photos of Imani at Pride embracing another Pride go-er.
“There is still nowhere else
in the world I would rather be.”
-Imani Rupert-Gordon

We are so thrilled and honored to announce that NCLR’s President Imani Rupert-Gordon was chosen as SF Pride's 1st community grand marshal of 2026! Swipe to read more about what SF Pride means to Imani, and learn more about this year’s festivities over at ebar.com.

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4 days ago

Hosted by icons Sister Roma and Honey Mahogany, with entertainment by crown jewel Juanita MORE!, and music by DJ LadyRyan, Soirée features music, performances, dancing, locally-sourced food, an open bar, and a lively auction.
🎟️ To purchase tickets, visit: sfcenter.org/soiree2026

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4 days ago

Please join our friends at the SF LGBT Center for their 24th annual Soirée fundraiser on Saturday, April 18, at City View at Metreon!

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6 days ago

Christopher Wiggins wins GLAAD award for Advocate cover story on Sarah McBride The first out trans member of Congress called Wiggins "a world-class journalist whose reporting captures both the moment and the humanity behind it."

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6 days ago

Zoomed in photo of Sarah McBride
Rep. Sarah McBride called Wiggins “a world-class journalist,” capable of capturing “both the moment and the humanity behind it.”

Zoomed in photo of Christopher Wiggins, looking at Sarah McBride.
“Giving people the chance to see her as a full person, and through her to better understand trans people more broadly, is what this work at The Advocate is about.”
- Christopher Wiggins

Congrats to @cwnewser.bsky.social of @advocate.com for earning the 2026 @glaad.bsky.social Media Award for Outstanding Online or Print Journalism Article for his profile of Delaware Congresswoman @mcbride.house.gov - the first out trans member of Congress.

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1 week ago

D.C. federal judge signals urgency as trans service members push for Trump military ban trial Judge Ana Reyes gave the Department of Justice one week to respond to the plaintiff's scheduling request.

"The government wants to drag its feet and stonewall because it knows it has absolutely no evidence to support this harmful policy." - @shannonminter5.bsky.social

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1 week ago

D.C. federal judge signals urgency as trans service members push for Trump military ban trial Judge Ana Reyes gave the Department of Justice one week to respond to the plaintiff's scheduling request.

“These service members deserve their day in court, and the public deserves to know what is driving the ban." - NCLR Legal Director @shannonminter5.bsky.social

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1 week ago

'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

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1 week ago

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

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1 week ago

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.

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1 week ago

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.

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1 week ago

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...

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1 week ago

"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

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2 weeks ago

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:

thehockeynews.com/womens/inter...

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3 weeks ago

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...

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2 weeks ago

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. ❤️

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3 weeks ago

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

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3 weeks ago

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.

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3 weeks ago

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.

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1 month ago

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
prismreports.org/2026/02/09/a...

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1 month ago

ICE STORM: Understanding Recent Immigration Attacks YouTube video by NCLRights - National Center for LGBTQ Rights

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.

youtu.be/3EwJgOEWd4g?...

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1 month ago

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! 🏳️‍🌈

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1 month ago

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.

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1 month ago

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.

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1 month ago

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

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1 month ago

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.

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1 month ago

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.

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1 month ago

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. ❤️

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1 month ago

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

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1 month ago

ICE STORM: Understanding Recent Immigration Attacks 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...

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.

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