I Went Up Against the Texas Legal System's Anti-Trans Hair Policy — And Won

Thanks to my relentless advocacy and a lawsuit I pursued with the ACLU of Texas, an important victory now helps me and countless others live more authentically as ourselves in Texas prisons.

By Lilly Anne Hopkins

TDCJ building in Austin, Texas

5 Ways Texans Made Our State Better in 2023

In the face of unprecedented attacks, Texans of all backgrounds showed up this year as visionary leaders.

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5 Must-Read Banned Books for Your Holiday Shopping

We can't let our politicians dictate what we read — so this holiday season, consider gifting a banned book to your friends and loved ones.

By Ms. P

Ms. P and the right to read

White Supremacy is Fueling Extreme Anti-Immigrant Policy in Texas

A radical anti-immigrant bill is advancing through a special legislative session — but Texans can demand their representatives vote no.

American and Texas state flags flying on the dome of the Texas State Capitol building.

Why I’m Challenging My School’s Sexist Dress Code Policies

We’re demanding change by filing a complaint with the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights.

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ACLU of Texas Announces Three New Board Members

Fatma Marouf, Leon Reed, Jr., and Joli Angel Robinson will join the Board following a vote by the organization’s members.

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Drag Shows Are Acts of Protest and Self-Expression for LGBTQIA+ Communities of Color

Texas' drag ban will cruelly and disproportionately harm trans and nonbinary people of color, who helped birth drag in the first place.

By Charelle Lett

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ACLU of Texas welcomes Policy and Advocacy Co-Directors Lauren Coffee and Matt Simpson

Coffee and Simpson will lead the organization’s work in communities and at the State Capitol to advance civil rights and liberties in Texas.

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5 Things To Know About Our Lawsuit Defending Medical Care for Trans Youth

Trans Texans, like all Texans, have the right to get the medical care they need.

By Brian Klosterboer

Trans rights are human rights