Fact-checking myths about the transgender and gender nonconforming community is essential because these myths support the passage of harmful laws and policies and have a tangible impact on the safety of transgender and gender nonconforming people. By examining the facts, we can recognize when our human rights are being violated and challenge these dangerous policies to protect the lives of transgender and gender nonconforming people.
In the US, there are currently 27 states that ban transgender athletes from participating in school sports in the gender that they identify with. These bans are currently being challenged in two Supreme Court cases.[^1] At the international level, we a…
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 t…
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…
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.
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