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A transgender student at IU was able to get the name and gender on her official identifying documents changed this month. The student initiated her process before a recent executive order in Indiana ...

There have been a number of policy developments in recent years regarding gender markers on legal documents — including, for the first time ever, the option to select X gender on passports. Now, with ...

The early weeks and months after a child comes out as transgender may feel overwhelming for parents and guardians as the status raises various issues. A common concern involves the request to change ...

The maddening experience of the average transgender US citizen is nothing next to the average transgender immigrant’s journey navigating the US immigration system. The government has clear answers for ...

You must change your name in your county of residence. For many first-year students living in Colorado, this will be your permanent residence, most likely the home of your parent or guardian. For ...

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Gender reassignment surgery, also known as a sex change, is a deeply personal and significant decision that many individuals make to align their physical appearance with their gender identity. This ...

The "legal transition process" refers to people looking to change their name and gender markers on legal documents to align with their identity. This year, executive orders have created roadblocks, ...

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has signed an executive order enabling Virgin Islanders to change the gender marker on their official government-issued identification documents. “Virgin Islanders have reached ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Transgender Texas residents will no longer be able to change the designated sex on their driver's licenses after a recent policy change at the Texas Department of Public Safety, made ...