National Center for LGBTQ Rights

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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Oh wow, i only knew of Shannon as "that cat guy on bluesky", so this is amazing

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Celebrate LGBTQ History Month by livestreaming Rent straight from Broadway AND helping to provide life-saving care to those living with HIV/AIDS this Monday, October 26. 🎟️ For tickets and more information: broadwaycares.org

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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.

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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.

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Oh my gosh!! This is fabulous news and so deserved. We love you, @shannonminter5.bsky.social!! #Minterland

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Congratulations to @shannonminter5.bsky.social on being named a 40x40 Alumni Changemaker by Equal Justice Works. This recognition honors 40 exceptional Equal Justice Works Alumni whose careers demonstrate meaningful impact in their communities, organizations, & fields.

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How wonderful! Congratulations Shannon. So proud of you and thankful for all your hard work. 🩵🩵💪💪

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Restless1125
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#minter #minterland A huge and loving shout-out to our own @shannonminter5.bsky.social . I am never ceased to be amazed by this wonderful human being. Thank you friend for all your hard work and dedication. 🩵

National Center for LGBTQ Rights@nclrights.bsky.social

Congratulations to @shannonminter5.bsky.social on being named a 40x40 Alumni Changemaker by Equal Justice Works. This recognition honors 40 exceptional Equal Justice Works Alumni whose careers demonstrate meaningful impact in their communities, organizations, & fields.

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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.

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This week, we have shared a just a few stories out of the thousands of clients that NCLR's LGBTQ immigration program - Hogar {Home} - has assisted since its inception in 1994. Here is another one - the story of a young LGBTQ family from El Salvador.

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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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Inspired by our clients' stories? Join this important work. NCLR's immigration program - Hogar {Home} - is looking for a full-time staff attorney to lead this program and represent clients in affirmative and defensive asylum proceedings. Apply: bit.ly/nclrhiring

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Hogar {Home}, NCLR’s immigration program, was launched in 1994, the same year the U.S. recognized that immigrants facing persecution on the basis of their sexual orientation could seek protection as refugees and asylees in the United States.

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As an organization rooted in intersectional feminist principles, it's impossible not to feel Gloria Steinem’s influence. She was a fierce advocate for legal abortion access, racial equity, equal opportunity, and family leave—even when these things seemed implausible.