What changes for LGBTQ+ rights, resources under Trump? A 2025 guide for Washingtonians

What changes for LGBTQ+ rights, resources under Trump? A 2025 guide for Washingtonians

Jan. 30—Donald Trump has signed a myriad of executive orders since being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Jan. 20, 2025. This includes several focused on gender expression and the LGBTQ+ population, like one targeting "gender ideology extremism" revoking X gender markers on passports and in federal agencies, and overturning DEI protocols. While these executive orders ...

Trump’s Executive Order on ‘Sex’ Over ‘Gender’ Sparks Global Concern for LGBTQ+ Rights

A recent executive order by former U.S. President Donald Trump mandating the use of the term ‘sex’ instead of ‘gender’ has raised significant concerns, particularly for the LGBTQ+ community. While not entirely unexpected—especially for those familiar with The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025—the order represents a troubling step backward in the fight for gender inclusivity and […]