3 chapters across the catalog
A new executive order mandating that the federal government recognize only male and female sexes has impacted passport applications for transgender and intersex individuals. Some applicants report that their gender markers were not updated despite court orders, while others have had their applications suspended indefinitely. The ACLU has filed a lawsuit challenging the State Department's policy, which critics label an "informal travel ban" for non-binary citizens.
A personal anecdote from the 1980s recalls an interview with actress Jamie Lee Curtis at her home. During the conversation, Curtis reportedly claimed she was born a hermaphrodite and that her parents chose a female identity for her, though she questioned if it was the correct choice. This story is shared in the context of current discussions regarding intersex traits and gender identity.
A Law & Order: SVU clip featuring Kathy Griffin introduces the expanded acronym LGBTQIA. The hosts deconstruct the addition of "Q" (Queer), "I" (Intersex), and "A" (Allies). They reference a Lehigh University glossary to define intersex conditions and mock the increasing complexity of gender identity terminology.
