Gender Justice

@genderjustice.us

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Advancing gender equity through the law

On a blue water background, yellow-highlighted text reads “summer break” with further text specifying that the break will last from July 6 - 17.
On a half ombre blue and pink background, half dark teal background, text invites folks to join Gender Justice's virtual, interactive Minnesota trans equity training on July 29 at 12 pm CT.
On a teal-tinted photo of the Minnesota State Capitol with a Pride flag flying, text reads "Rep. Karen Clark didn't just open doors. She held them open for 38 years, proving that Minnesota belongs to all of us." A photo of Rep. Karen Clark accompanies the text.
On a dark teal background with a doctor’s stethoscope pictured, text with purple highlights reads: “Young people shouldn’t be denied access to best-practice, life-saving health care. Politicians shouldn’t have more power over private medical decisions than qualified doctors and loving families. These truths are at the heart of our case challenging North Dakota’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth — and today our case was heard by the North Dakota Supreme Court.
On a dark teal background with a left-justified photo of the US Supreme Court facade, text reads "Today, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld state laws that bar transgender girls from participating in girls' school sports. This is a painful setback for trans youth in the 27 states with discriminatory bans, including North Dakota. But this ruling does not eliminate trans-inclusive policies in states like Minnesota."
Text invites folks to a July 31 virtual, interactive North Dakota Trans Equity Training, co-hosted by Gender Justice and North Dakota Human Rights Coalition. An image of a hand holding a megaphone accompanies the text, which is on a half dark teal, half pink and blue ombre background.
On a half dark teal, half blue/pink ombre background, text invites folks to a virtual, interactive Minnesota Trans Equity Training from Gender Justice on Wednesday, June 17 as 3-4:15 PM CT. A hand holding a megaphone is pictured on the right-hand side.
A teal-tinged star and pride flag are the background for text announcing an opportunity to “Give Out All Month Long” and inviting supporters to support Gender Justice and help us meet a $15K match by the end of pride month.
A teal-tinged photo of Pride flags in a parade is the background to text announcing Give Out Day, a $5K fundraising goal, and a $1K fundraising match.
On a dark green background, text invites folks to come see Gender Justice at local prides across Minnesota and North Dakota where they will be tabling.
Three photos from the 2025 Gender Justice Brunch accompany text on a teal background inviting folks to save the date for the 2026 Gender Justice Brunch happening November 15, 2026 at McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis.
Over a teal-tinted picture of the U.S. Supreme Court, text reads "Sign Up for SCOTUS Updates." On the bottom half of the image, a pride flag waves with a text box over it reading "Get notified about upcoming SCOTUS Chats on cases impacting LGBTQ+ rights and gender equity." with a link to genderjustice.us/work/scotus-chats
On a dark purple patterned background, white text welcomes Kara Cowell (headshot in the lower left-hand corner) to the Gender Justice team as Advocacy and Organizing Manager.
A large megaphone graphic accompanies text on a dark teal background inviting folks to a virtual Minnesota Trans Equity Training on Wednesday, May 20 at 12-1:15 PM CT.
A large sunflower sits on a dark teal background with the words "What we're up to in North Dakota"
On a teal-tinted photo of ICE Out protests, a black text box details the actions planned for Friday, May 1 (May Day), including a work boycott, an afternoon March, and a community party supporting local businesses on Lake Street.
On a green polka-dotted background with a sunflower design in the middle, text announces the People's Session, happening Saturday April 25 from 9 AM - 4 PM CT in Bismarck, North Dakota. People are invited to learn more at genderjustice.us/pplssession and a dark green banner at the top of the design also notes that the schedule is announced.
On a teal background with an image of hands holding trans pride flags, text invites people to a virtual Minnesota Trans Equity Training on Friday, April 17 at 12 - 1:15 PM CT.
On a teal slide text reads: “The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a law protecting minors from conversion therapy, a dangerous and discredited practice that harms LGBTQ+ youth. The Court’s decision blocks states from setting and enforcing basic standards for ethical mental health care. & it puts children back in harms way.Here’s what this decision means for folks in Minnesota and North Dakota:”
On a pastel background with the trans pride flag colors text reads “Trans Day of Visibility Events.” A small Gender Justice logo is in the bottom right-hand corner.
Against a faded image of a past Lobby Day rally in the Capitol Rotunda, text announces that speakers are announced for the March 23 Rally at 1:30 PM!
Green, yellow, purple, and red graphic announces the Rally for the Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment on March 12 at 10 AM at the Minnesota Capitol Rotunda. A red banner further shares that speakers have been announced.
On a teal background, text reads: Employers shouldn’t be able to discriminate against employees in non-religious roles using religious claims. A custodian shouldn’t lose their job because they got an abortion. A nurse shouldn’t fear for their livelihood because they’re openly LGBTQ+. A coach shouldn’t worry about job security because they married someone of a different faith. But that’s exactly what happened to our client, a cherished school librarian who was effectively fired from the job she loved after coming out as trans. [Bold/emphasized] So we’re taking this fight for fairness to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
On a teal background a headshot of Greta Wiessner accompanies text welcoming her to the Gender Justice team as a Senior Staff Attorney.
On a dark teal background, text announces that Gender Justice is going to the North Dakota Supreme Court to fight North Dakota's radical ban on gender-affirming care. The ban is described as a radical departure from North Dakotan values and a violation of the state constitution and North Dakotans fundamental rights.
On a trans pride flag background text announces a Trans Equity Training happing Wednesday, March 4 from 5:30 - 6:45 PM virtually.
A group of people holding signs advocating for the Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment, with visible posters reading "Yes on ERA Now." The event is at the Minnesota Capitol Rotunda on March 12 at 10 AM. A sign with "Sign Up!" is prominent.
As a result of relentless federal pressure, today Children’s Hospital Minnesota announced that starting February 27, they will temporarily pause issuing prescriptions to trans and non-binary youth for gender-affirming care. We are outraged by the federal government’s attacks on trans youth, their families, and their physicians who provide best-practice health care. We are devastated by the harm this will cause young people and their families. And we want to acknowledge that this is an incredibly heavy moment. But let’s be clear: gender-affirming care remains legal in Minnesota. And we intend to keep it that way.
A headline from the 19th explains that ICE violence against women is increasingly prominent but largely untracked. Accompanied by images of social media posts and videos tracking this violence.
On a purple background header text reads "Welcome to the Team!" with smaller text introducing Charlie Williamson as Gender Justice's North Dakota Program Manager alongside a photo of them.
We’re reflecting on another brutal, senseless murder by federal immigration agents. Like Renée Nicole Good, Alex Pretti was killed while legally observing federal immigrant violence. He died offering a helping hand – murdered for being a good neighbor. These deaths have broken our hearts and rightfully sparked outrage. But they’re not the whole story — and we must never lose sight of that.
Text describing the planned January 23, 2026 general strike in Minnesota to declare ICE OUT. The strike calls for no work, school, or shopping and includes a 2 PM march in downtown Minneapolis.
On a bright blue background text announces "ICE OUT MN Community Briefing" with the RSVP link bit.ly/mnbriefing
Yesterday, ICE shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis. Her name was Renee Nicole Good and she was also a member of our LGBTQ+ community. The Trump administration began lying immediately—smearing her character and misrepresenting her actions to justify state violence. We refuse to let them rewrite what happened: the cold-blooded murder of one of our neighbors.
On a dark teal background Megan Peterson, Executive Director of Gender Justice is quoted: “[This is] an outrageous overreach of federal power — an attack not just on transgender people, but on everyone’s right to make private medical decisions free from political control.”
On a dark teal background text reads “The Trump Administration has announced plans to restrict access to gender-affirming health care through the federal rulemaking process. Under Minnesota law, gender-affirming care remains legal and protected at this time. Here is what else folks in Minnesota and North Dakota should know:”
On a purple background, text reads: DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MINNESOTA’S NEW PAID LEAVE PROGRAM? Gender Justice is proud to have been part of advocating for Minnesota’s new, expansive paid family and medical leave program, taking effect January 2026! Eligible folks will be able to take (per year): 12 weeks of medical leave 12 weeks of family leave & a total of 20 weeks of combined medical and family leave.
On a teal background with a subtly visible trans pride flag, text reads: On Trans Day of Remembrance, we pause to honor the lives stolen by violence, hate, and inequity rooted in transphobia, racism, and misogyny – and remember the beauty, courage, and possibility they brought into the world. We grieve. We remember. We carry their names in our hearts, and their dreams into our work. Today is not only about mourning, it’s a day to recommit: to ending the systems and ideologies that make trans life unsafe, and to building a world where trans people don’t just survive, but belong, flourish, and lead.
An announcement that your Give to the Max Day donation has double the impact since we have a $5K match! Background is teal with a geometric design, text is white.
Vertical image of supreme court facade with text on a dark teal background that reads: Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Chiles v. Salazar, a case challenging Colorado’s law that protects minors from therapists who claim they can change a young person’s sexual orientation or gender identity if they just “try hard enough.” The Court’s decision could have far-reaching consequences, including for youth in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Promotional poster for Gender Justice's brunch that includes a save the date of November 16, 2025 and features Layshia Clarndon as a featured speaker.
Flyer that reads: Join us for a Community Conversation featuring Attorney General Keith Ellison and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan on August 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Register at bit.ly/rise-jca-gj and location will be provided upon registration.
Image Reads: The Office of the Minnesota Attorney General. Community Forum on Threats to LGBTQIA+ Community with Attorney General Keith Ellison, Senator Scott Dibble, and Representative Leigh Finke. Sunday, February 23 from 1-3:00pm Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church 511 Groveland Ave, Minneapolis MN
Megan Peterson speaking at the state Capitol today (video is captioned)