On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court made a dangerous decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor, siding with the far-right Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. The Court decided that public schools must accommodate parental objections to any classroom content that conflicts with their religious beliefs, including LGBTQ+-inclusive materials.

The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti on June 18, 2025 is a devastating blow to transgender and nonbinary youth. The Court has given states the greenlight to ban medically necessary, gender-affirming care for trans youth—putting their health and well-being at serious risk.

We’re excited to share a recent segment on Gaily Show Radio, where we had the chance to discuss our Trans Equity Trainings and how to have meaningful conversations about trans rights. Over 400 people have already joined these trainings, and we’re seeing powerful momentum toward trans liberation as people seek out ways to engage, ask questions, and take action for trans rights at this critical time.

This opinion piece, written by Gender Justice Executive Director Megan Peterson, was originally published by the North Dakota Monitor on May 8, 2025. It is reprinted with full permission.

On May 1, the Trump administration’s Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a “report” on trans health care, deliberately designed to spread misinformation about proven, often life-saving care. Importantly, the release of this report changes nothing about access to health care.

When we look at the state of the nation today, it’s clear that without the work we’ve done together in Minnesota, our communities would be facing unimaginable setbacks. Thanks to your support, Minnesota has become a North Star for justice—a place where the right to live authentically and make decisions about our own bodies is not just protected, but championed.

At first glance, the conversation around trans inclusion in sports might seem complicated. But when we look closer, this issue isn't simply about who gets to compete—it's about something bigger: who has the power to define fairness, identity, and freedom for all of us. And allowing politicians to decide whose bodies, identities, and rights deserve protection sets a troubling precedent for all of us.

This opinion piece, written by Gender Justice Executive Director Megan Peterson, was originally published by the Minnesota Star Tribune on February 25, 2025. It is reprinted with full permission.

On February 5, the Trump administration issued an executive order (EO) attempting to ban transgender athletes from sports. Let’s be clear: this is a cruel, baseless attack designed to fuel fear and division—not a policy rooted in fairness or facts. And in Minnesota, it’s also illegal.

Throughout history, sports have been a battleground for overcoming discrimination—whether based on race, gender, or ability—and trans athletes are now continuing that legacy. True fairness in sports means ensuring every individual has the opportunity to compete on a level playing field, regardless of their identity or background.

On January 28, the White House issued an Executive Order attacking transgender health care, spreading disinformation and fueling political fear-mongering. It is critical to clarify several points.

In Minnesota’s most recent legislative session, we saw big advancements in reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ rights, and bodily autonomy. As we look ahead, your continued support will help us to advance an ambitious pro-equality agenda in the upcoming legislative session, including the strongest state Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the country.