National Center for LGBTQ Rights

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Since 1977, we’ve been the lawyers and advocates behind some of our nation’s most significant LGBTQ+ civil rights victories. Based in San Francisco, CA

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“I was going to walk into that room with my head held high, and I was going to walk out the same way because I know at the end of the day that I’ve served my country with pride and with honor and integrity.”

“I was going to walk into that room with my head held high, and I was going to walk out the same way because I know at the end of the day that I’ve served my country with pride and with honor and integrity.” Nic Talbot in a uniform and helmet smiles at the camera.
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That resolve follows years of trying to serve through successive changes in federal policy.  The Advocate has chronicled his long effort to enter the military, his March 2024 enlistment, his recognition at basic training, and his eventual commission as an Army Reserve officer.

That resolve follows years of trying to serve through successive changes in federal policy. The Advocate has chronicled his long effort to enter the military, his March 2024 enlistment, his recognition at basic training, and his eventual commission as an Army Reserve officer.
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Nic worries whether colleagues have the information they need, whether someone else can take over his projects, and how his soldiers will manage the approaching holiday season.

His concerns about leaving are specific. He worries whether colleagues have the information they need, whether someone else can take over his projects, and how his soldiers will manage the approaching holiday season. He recalled instructions to check on soldiers daily during that period because of concerns about their mental health.
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By the time Army Reserve 2nd Lt. Nicolas Talbott arrived at his unit Saturday evening, he had decided that, no matter what happened, he would leave with his head held high.

By the time Army Reserve 2nd Lt. Nicolas Talbott arrived at his unit Saturday evening, he had decided that, no matter what happened, he would leave with his head held high. He had driven nearly two hours to receive paperwork beginning the process of removing him from the military under President Donald Trump’s transgender service ban. Another lieutenant, a close friend, would hand him the documents. His battalion commander would join by video.
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WIN IN ARIZONA! Today after NCLR Senior Staff Attorney Rachel Berg argued an appeal, it was decided that Arizona law permits every transgender person born in the state to amend the sex marker on their birth certificate without requiring specific medical treatment.

Blue graphic with white and yellow letters. The text reads: WIN! Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that Arizona law permits every transgender person born in the state to amend the sex marker on their birth certificate without requiring specific medical treatment, such as surgery. Blue graphic with white and yellow letters. The text reads: The Ninth Circuit’s opinion removes outdated, burdensome barriers that made it nearly impossible for many transgender Arizonans, particularly young people, to obtain an accurate birth certificate. Today’s decision makes clear that the Arizona courts permit all transgender individuals to update their birth certificates without requiring a specific medical treatment.” -Rachel Berg Senior Staff Attorney who argued the appeal.
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Breaking: Today, the family of Renee Good - mother of three and part of our LGBTQ community - sued the U.S. government and ICE officials for her killing by an ICE agent last winter.

Renee Good at home holds up a mug with her name on it. She is in an orange sweater. On top of the image is a USA today article headline screenshot that reads: Renee Good’s family sues US, ICE officers over fatal shooting by Maria Luisa Paul
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Hospitals are shutting down clinics that serve trans youth because of the federal government's intimidation tactics. Cutting off access to care for a group of people should worry all of us. Swipe to see NCLR Legal Director Shannon Minter's response.

teal background A screenshot of a Newsday Headline: Under pressure from Trump administration, NYU Langone Health will end gender-affirming care for minors and pay an $8.5M fine “The administration is threatening hospitals until they drop lawful care it opposes politically. Families should not lose their doctors because the federal government bullied a hospital into submission, and that is exactly what is happening." - Shannon Minter NCLR Legal Director
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Some LGBTQ good news! 🎬 Lesbian characters and storylines will be centered in both the forthcoming Broadway play Small Mouth Sounds and in a romantic-comedy titled Honeymoon/Funeral.  Let's go lesbians!

Lesbian-centered stories are coming to the Broadway and the big screen! A billboard in yellow lights. "National Center for LGBTQ Rights" logo is a-top of it. There is a film strip behind the signMovie - Honeymoon/Funeral. Two women who meet on a flight from Los Angeles to London - one en route to her honeymoon by herself after being left at the altar by her girlfriend, the other headed home for her mother’s funeral – and wind up spending the week together. The film is directed by Nahnatchka Khan and is now currently in production. A film still featuring the two characters embracing each other and looking forward is at the side of the graphic Broadway Small Mouth Sounds. Sarah Paulson and Julia Roberts will play a lesbian couple who are among a group of strangers at an upstate spiritual retreat determined transform their lives. It does not go according to plan. Three-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello is directing. The show's broadway poster featuring the actor's names and a frog with a thought bubble is at the side of the graphic
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As sweeping anti-immigrant & anti-LGBTQ policies the Trump admin is implementing continue to make the asylum process extremely difficult, we are looking for an attorney to join this work to help us fight for our community. Learn more & apply: bit.ly/nclrhiring

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