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BREAKING: A historic victory in our case Cooper v. USA Powerlifting! 🧵
Today and every day, we remember. And today and every day, we push forward together to create a world that is not only safe for trans people, but affirms and honors the fundamental truth that trans people have always been here and always will be.
November 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Today and every day, we remember. And today and every day, we push forward together to create a world that is not only safe for trans people, but affirms and honors the fundamental truth that trans people have always been here and always will be.
Gender Justice has spent 15 years fearlessly fighting for what’s right, powered by supporters like you! Together, we’ve made Minnesota a beacon of reproductive freedom, a national leader for transgender rights, and a trailblazer for justice.
But our wins aren't permanent unless we defend them. 🧵
But our wins aren't permanent unless we defend them. 🧵
November 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Gender Justice has spent 15 years fearlessly fighting for what’s right, powered by supporters like you! Together, we’ve made Minnesota a beacon of reproductive freedom, a national leader for transgender rights, and a trailblazer for justice.
But our wins aren't permanent unless we defend them. 🧵
But our wins aren't permanent unless we defend them. 🧵
Join us and the North Dakota Human Rights Coalition for a special North Dakota Trans Equity Training, Wednesday, November 19, from 6 - 7:15 PM!
Building Trans Equity: Tools for Talking and Taking Action
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November 13, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Join us and the North Dakota Human Rights Coalition for a special North Dakota Trans Equity Training, Wednesday, November 19, from 6 - 7:15 PM!
How can we make schools safe and affirming for trans kids? In a special Trans Equity Training this fall, researcher and parent Rebecca Allen offered key insights and action steps:
How Schools and Educators Can Step Up for Trans Youth
How can we make schools safe and affirming for trans kids? In a special Trans Equity Training this fall, researcher and parent Rebecca Allen offered key insights and action steps.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
How can we make schools safe and affirming for trans kids? In a special Trans Equity Training this fall, researcher and parent Rebecca Allen offered key insights and action steps:
To our West Central Minnesota community: join us for a special, West Central-specific Trans Equity Training on Thursday, November 6!
Sign Up for Our West Central MN Trans Equity Training
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October 31, 2025 at 3:10 PM
To our West Central Minnesota community: join us for a special, West Central-specific Trans Equity Training on Thursday, November 6!
North Dakotans and allies in close proximity: You're invited to join us for a virtual town hall on the future of gender affirming care in North Dakota on Monday, November 10, 6 - 7 PM CT.
Learn more and RSVP: secure.everyaction.com/Jc_SwQ9rfUWo...
Learn more and RSVP: secure.everyaction.com/Jc_SwQ9rfUWo...
October 30, 2025 at 10:05 PM
North Dakotans and allies in close proximity: You're invited to join us for a virtual town hall on the future of gender affirming care in North Dakota on Monday, November 10, 6 - 7 PM CT.
Learn more and RSVP: secure.everyaction.com/Jc_SwQ9rfUWo...
Learn more and RSVP: secure.everyaction.com/Jc_SwQ9rfUWo...
We’re hiring a Senior Staff Attorney at Gender Justice!
We’re looking for an experienced, creative, and brave litigator committed to working on high-impact cases in the areas of LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive rights, and anti-discrimination law.
Learn more and apply:
We’re looking for an experienced, creative, and brave litigator committed to working on high-impact cases in the areas of LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive rights, and anti-discrimination law.
Learn more and apply:
Join Our Team - Gender Justice
Join our team of dedicated legal and policy experts working to advance gender equity through the law.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
We’re hiring a Senior Staff Attorney at Gender Justice!
We’re looking for an experienced, creative, and brave litigator committed to working on high-impact cases in the areas of LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive rights, and anti-discrimination law.
Learn more and apply:
We’re looking for an experienced, creative, and brave litigator committed to working on high-impact cases in the areas of LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive rights, and anti-discrimination law.
Learn more and apply:
On October 22, 2025, Minnesota saw a historic win in our case Cooper v. USA Powerlifting, affirming trans athletes’ right to compete without discrimination!
Check out our virtual briefing, breaking down the implications of this landmark ruling:
Check out our virtual briefing, breaking down the implications of this landmark ruling:
Three Things to Know About the Landmark Cooper v. USA Powerlifting Win
On October 22, 2025, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a historic, unanimous decision in Cooper v. USA Powerlifting. This ruling not only powerfully asserted the rights of transgender athletes to ful...
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October 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
On October 22, 2025, Minnesota saw a historic win in our case Cooper v. USA Powerlifting, affirming trans athletes’ right to compete without discrimination!
Check out our virtual briefing, breaking down the implications of this landmark ruling:
Check out our virtual briefing, breaking down the implications of this landmark ruling:
We're looking for passionate, visionary volunteer leaders to join our board of directors! Help steer our organization through this critical moment for gender justice: Applications are due TOMORROW!
Join Our Board
We are seeking enthusiastic, social justice-minded applicants who share a passion for Gender Justice to join our board starting in January 2026.
www.genderjustice.us
October 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We're looking for passionate, visionary volunteer leaders to join our board of directors! Help steer our organization through this critical moment for gender justice: Applications are due TOMORROW!
You’re invited: join us tomorrow, Thursday, October 23 from 3 - 4 PM CT as we celebrate and share key takeaways from today’s amazing victory in Cooper v. USA Powerlifting!
A Monumental Win for Trans Athletes
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October 22, 2025 at 9:42 PM
You’re invited: join us tomorrow, Thursday, October 23 from 3 - 4 PM CT as we celebrate and share key takeaways from today’s amazing victory in Cooper v. USA Powerlifting!
BREAKING: A historic victory in our case Cooper v. USA Powerlifting! 🧵
October 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
BREAKING: A historic victory in our case Cooper v. USA Powerlifting! 🧵
Later today, the Minnesota Supreme Court will be issuing its decision on Cooper v. USA Powerlifting, our landmark trans rights in sports case. Ahead of the decision, over 2,000 athletes, coaches, and parents, and advocates are calling for trans inclusion in sports.
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Later today, the Minnesota Supreme Court will be issuing its decision on Cooper v. USA Powerlifting, our landmark trans rights in sports case. Ahead of the decision, over 2,000 athletes, coaches, and parents, and advocates are calling for trans inclusion in sports.
This year marks Gender Justice’s 15th anniversary. We’re proud and grateful for what supporters like you have made possible…but to be honest, right now, it’s hard to feel like celebrating. 🧵
October 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
This year marks Gender Justice’s 15th anniversary. We’re proud and grateful for what supporters like you have made possible…but to be honest, right now, it’s hard to feel like celebrating. 🧵
Today, a District Court in North Dakota issued a deeply disappointing ruling in our case T.D. v. Wrigley, upholding the state’s sweeping ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Here’s what that means for North Dakotans:
October 9, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Today, a District Court in North Dakota issued a deeply disappointing ruling in our case T.D. v. Wrigley, upholding the state’s sweeping ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Here’s what that means for North Dakotans:
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Chiles v. Salazar: Click through to learn what that could mean for folks in Minnesota and North Dakota.
For LGBTQ+ youth and families who've faced conversion therapy, we know this is heavy. You are seen, you are supported, and your safety matters.
For LGBTQ+ youth and families who've faced conversion therapy, we know this is heavy. You are seen, you are supported, and your safety matters.
October 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Chiles v. Salazar: Click through to learn what that could mean for folks in Minnesota and North Dakota.
For LGBTQ+ youth and families who've faced conversion therapy, we know this is heavy. You are seen, you are supported, and your safety matters.
For LGBTQ+ youth and families who've faced conversion therapy, we know this is heavy. You are seen, you are supported, and your safety matters.
Tickets are on sale for the 3rd Annual Gender Justice Brunch on 11/16!
This year’s program, Equity & Inclusion in Women’s Sports, features Layshia Clarendon, recently retired WNBA veteran, and Ashland Johnson, founder of the Inclusion Playbook.
This year’s program, Equity & Inclusion in Women’s Sports, features Layshia Clarendon, recently retired WNBA veteran, and Ashland Johnson, founder of the Inclusion Playbook.
Gender Justice Brunch 2025 Host & Ticket Page
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September 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Tickets are on sale for the 3rd Annual Gender Justice Brunch on 11/16!
This year’s program, Equity & Inclusion in Women’s Sports, features Layshia Clarendon, recently retired WNBA veteran, and Ashland Johnson, founder of the Inclusion Playbook.
This year’s program, Equity & Inclusion in Women’s Sports, features Layshia Clarendon, recently retired WNBA veteran, and Ashland Johnson, founder of the Inclusion Playbook.
Board service at Gender Justice is more than governance. It’s a chance to set strategic direction, support initiatives that advance gender, racial, and reproductive justice, and represent our work to the broader community. Join us!
Apply today: www.genderjustice.us/join-our-boa...
Apply today: www.genderjustice.us/join-our-boa...
Join Our Board
We are seeking enthusiastic, social justice-minded applicants who share a passion for Gender Justice to join our board starting in January 2026.
www.genderjustice.us
September 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Board service at Gender Justice is more than governance. It’s a chance to set strategic direction, support initiatives that advance gender, racial, and reproductive justice, and represent our work to the broader community. Join us!
Apply today: www.genderjustice.us/join-our-boa...
Apply today: www.genderjustice.us/join-our-boa...
"It’s my hope that by telling my story, Americans will recognize that this is in fact happening in our country — and that it could keep happening unless they use their voices to demand this invasive bigotry stops."
Opinion | What happened to me at Buffalo Wild Wings was wrong. That’s why I’m speaking out.
I’m used to being stared at or whispered about in bathrooms and other spaces. It has happened more times than I can count. But this was different.
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August 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
"It’s my hope that by telling my story, Americans will recognize that this is in fact happening in our country — and that it could keep happening unless they use their voices to demand this invasive bigotry stops."
📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: Today, we announced that we filed a charge of discrimination with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights on behalf of 18-year-old Gerika Mudra, a high schooler who was harassed by a server at Buffalo Wild Wings who accused her of being a boy in the girls’ bathroom.
Defending Victims of Anti-Trans Bathroom Panic
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August 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: Today, we announced that we filed a charge of discrimination with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights on behalf of 18-year-old Gerika Mudra, a high schooler who was harassed by a server at Buffalo Wild Wings who accused her of being a boy in the girls’ bathroom.
We’re excited to announce Layshia Clarendon as a panelist at this year’s Gender Justice Brunch!
The first out trans & nonbinary WNBA player, Layshia will speak to the real issues in women’s sports and what it means to compete as a nonbinary pro athlete.
Become a sponsor: genderjustice.us/brunch
The first out trans & nonbinary WNBA player, Layshia will speak to the real issues in women’s sports and what it means to compete as a nonbinary pro athlete.
Become a sponsor: genderjustice.us/brunch
August 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM
We’re excited to announce Layshia Clarendon as a panelist at this year’s Gender Justice Brunch!
The first out trans & nonbinary WNBA player, Layshia will speak to the real issues in women’s sports and what it means to compete as a nonbinary pro athlete.
Become a sponsor: genderjustice.us/brunch
The first out trans & nonbinary WNBA player, Layshia will speak to the real issues in women’s sports and what it means to compete as a nonbinary pro athlete.
Become a sponsor: genderjustice.us/brunch
We're co-hosting an important convo led by RISE and @jca-mn.bsky.social w/ AG Keith Ellison & Lt. Gov. Flanagan on August 21.
They’ll share how they’re working to protect MN communities from harmful federal policies + take your questions.
RSVP: bit.ly/rise-jca-gj
They’ll share how they’re working to protect MN communities from harmful federal policies + take your questions.
RSVP: bit.ly/rise-jca-gj
August 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
We're co-hosting an important convo led by RISE and @jca-mn.bsky.social w/ AG Keith Ellison & Lt. Gov. Flanagan on August 21.
They’ll share how they’re working to protect MN communities from harmful federal policies + take your questions.
RSVP: bit.ly/rise-jca-gj
They’ll share how they’re working to protect MN communities from harmful federal policies + take your questions.
RSVP: bit.ly/rise-jca-gj
While some politicians weaponize “fairness in women’s sports” to attack trans athletes, the real violations of Title IX are happening in plain sight.
In MN, girls’ high school teams are forced to play on subpar fields with fewer resources than boys’ teams. That’s not fairness—it’s discrimination.
In MN, girls’ high school teams are forced to play on subpar fields with fewer resources than boys’ teams. That’s not fairness—it’s discrimination.
Minnesota Softball Has A Title IX Problem | Defector
On May 11, 2023, Ellerie Ulfers was pitching for Washburn High School against district rival Southwest in a varsity softball game in Minneapolis, Minn. The start time had been moved back 15 minutes, t...
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August 6, 2025 at 8:14 PM
While some politicians weaponize “fairness in women’s sports” to attack trans athletes, the real violations of Title IX are happening in plain sight.
In MN, girls’ high school teams are forced to play on subpar fields with fewer resources than boys’ teams. That’s not fairness—it’s discrimination.
In MN, girls’ high school teams are forced to play on subpar fields with fewer resources than boys’ teams. That’s not fairness—it’s discrimination.
Last week, SCOTUS opened the door to anti-LGBTQ+ censorship in public schools, undermining the separation of church and state.
Join us for a virtual SCOTUS chat TOMORROW at 5 pm CT to get the full breakdown of the Mahmoud v. Taylor ruling.
Register below👇
Join us for a virtual SCOTUS chat TOMORROW at 5 pm CT to get the full breakdown of the Mahmoud v. Taylor ruling.
Register below👇
SCOTUS Chat: LGBTQ+ Censorship in Public Schools
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June 30, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Last week, SCOTUS opened the door to anti-LGBTQ+ censorship in public schools, undermining the separation of church and state.
Join us for a virtual SCOTUS chat TOMORROW at 5 pm CT to get the full breakdown of the Mahmoud v. Taylor ruling.
Register below👇
Join us for a virtual SCOTUS chat TOMORROW at 5 pm CT to get the full breakdown of the Mahmoud v. Taylor ruling.
Register below👇
BREAKING: SCOTUS just ruled in Mahmoud v. Taylor, setting a dangerous precedent for anti-LGBTQ+ censorship in public schools. This decision undermines the separation of church and state, allowing personal religious beliefs to dictate what students can and cannot learn.
June 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
BREAKING: SCOTUS just ruled in Mahmoud v. Taylor, setting a dangerous precedent for anti-LGBTQ+ censorship in public schools. This decision undermines the separation of church and state, allowing personal religious beliefs to dictate what students can and cannot learn.
Yesterday, we gathered for a discussion to unpack SCOTUS’s decision in U.S. v. Skrmetti, stating that it is constitutional for states to ban gender affirming care for transgender youth.
If you missed the discussion, you can check out a recap here on the impacts of the decision in MN and ND:
If you missed the discussion, you can check out a recap here on the impacts of the decision in MN and ND:
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti is a devastating blow to transgender and nonbinary youth.
Yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti is a devastating blow to transgender and nonbinary youth.
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June 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Yesterday, we gathered for a discussion to unpack SCOTUS’s decision in U.S. v. Skrmetti, stating that it is constitutional for states to ban gender affirming care for transgender youth.
If you missed the discussion, you can check out a recap here on the impacts of the decision in MN and ND:
If you missed the discussion, you can check out a recap here on the impacts of the decision in MN and ND: