Fighting to Protect TGNC People from Discrimination at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Woodhull Freedom Foundation Response to a Proposed Rule by the Housing and Urban Development Department: Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions Woodhull Freedom Foundation is a national organization dedicated to defending and protecting sexual freedom as a fundamental…
Woodhull Freedom Foundation’s Pride Month Virtual Edition of “Fact Checked by Woodhull”
Today, the Woodhull Freedom Foundation announced the next installment of its virtual series, “Fact Checked by Woodhull,” centered on its groundbreaking work debunking myths about sexual freedom. This month’s program will focus on common myths about the transgender and gender…
Checking the Facts: Challenging Common Myths About Trans Lives
Misinformation and disinformation about transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) people contribute to a mountain of discriminatory legislation and behavior in the United States. From healthcare to sports and public bathrooms, TGNC people are facing violations of their human rights left…
Opposing Discrimination at the FCC
Woodhull Response to Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Media Bureau Request for Comment: “Further Empowering Parents To Protect Their Children And Make Informed Choices About The TV Programs Their Children Watch” Woodhull Freedom Foundation is a national organization dedicated to defending and protecting sexual freedom as a fundamental…
Standing Up for LGBTQIA+ Youth in Foster Care
Woodhull Response to Children's Bureau (CB), Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Proposed Rule Change “Designated Placement Requirements Under Titles IV-E and IV-B for LGBTQI+ Children;…
The Importance of Living Authentically
What is authenticity? Authenticity, or being one’s true self, refers to the extent to which individuals live in alignment with their values, beliefs, and identity.[^1] The ability to live authentically, without fear, harm, or stigma, is important for the well-being…
Protecting Trans Students’ Rights
We are here yet again, writing to you with news of another devastating attack on trans youth. On April 6, 2026, the Department of Education announced that it would terminate previous Obama- and Biden-era agreements to safeguard the rights of…
Protecting LGBTQ+ Students from Discrimination in Maryland
Dear Chair Feldman, Vice Chair Kagan, and Members of the Maryland Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee, My name is Ricci Levy. I am the President and CEO of the Woodhull Freedom Foundation, a national human rights organization. As…