In recent years, a small but vocal faction has revived the "LGB drop the T" rhetoric, arguing that transgender issues (particularly around gender identity, pronouns, and medical care) are separate from sexual orientation issues. Proponents of this view claim that trans rights threaten the hard-won gains of gay marriage and adoption rights.
: About 1% of U.S. adults (roughly 2.3 million people) identify specifically as transgender. An additional 1.7% identify as non-binary or gender non-conforming.
Currently, we celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31st) to honor the joy and survival of the community. Recent years have seen groundbreaking "firsts": : Danica Roem became a state lawmaker, and Rachel Levine was the first trans person confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Sports & Media : Athletes like Chris Mosier and stars like Elliot Page have redefined what it means to be trans in the public eye. The Challenges of 2026