A common argument of anti-trans advocates and policymakers is that the transgender or gender non-conforming (TGNC) identity is not a real or legitimate identity. Instead, they argue that people who identify as trans are either following a trend, mentally ill,…
There is over a decade of scientific research demonstrating that the outcomes for children of same gender-parents[^1] are just like those for children of mother-father parents.[^2] In some instances, children of same-gender parents may even fare better.[^3] The collective research does not…
Updated 8/20/2026 In the US, there are currently 27 states that ban transgender athletes from participating in school sports in the gender category that they identify with. These bans have been recently upheld by the US Supreme Court in the…
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…
Gender affirming care (GAC) includes medical, psychological, and social supports that help people live in alignment with their gender identity. As of 2025, more than 20 states have passed laws restricting or banning this care, often under the claim of…
What, exactly, is gender-affirming care? Gender-affirming care refers to a number of social, psychological, behavioral, or medical interventions to support an individual’s gender identity.[^1] Examples of gender-affirming care include gender-affirming surgery, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), name changes, hair removal, voice…
No. There is no evidence that transgender people are more likely to engage in violent or criminal behavior than cisgender people.
No. Sex and gender are often conflated, but they are not the same thing.