PHOTO COLLECTION: Transgender Rights
PHOTO COLLECTION: Transgender Rights
Runa Morgen, from upstate New York holds a sign saying “leave us alone,” during a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. “What’s going on is scary,” says Morgan, “there’s an obvious pattern and I see where this is going.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Lily Travis, 18, and Noah Masom, 17, both of northern Virginia, hug while attending a rally in support of people who are transgender during the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. “I’m not the biggest protester, but I wanted to show my friends that their struggles are important,” says Masom, “they need to know that people are on their side.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Ira, who is 13, attends their first Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. “I felt a little like everything was falling apart,” says Ira, “and I wanted to see if there were adults around who knew we were still here and still cared.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
With the Capitol in the background, Kali wears a trans equality flag in her hair while attending a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington."I’m here because I’m trans and it’s a day to be visible,” she said, “our rights, everyone’s rights, are under attack.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
A “progress pride” flag tucked into a baseball cap appears like a rainbow by the U.S. Capitol dome, during a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
With the U.S Capitol seen between them, people sit by signs saying “protect trans kids,” and “you can’t legislate away trans” as they attend a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
People attend a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
People attend a rally in support of transgender people during the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Elizabeth Fogarty, left, and Laura Tinter, both of Arlington, Va., attend a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. “I have a trans loved one,” says Tinter, “so I’m here for her.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Aurora La’Rosa, 25, of Washington, and her girlfriend attend a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. “It’s important for us all to gather together in this political ecosystem,” says La’Rosa, “to show that we aren’t invisible, we are here, our allies are here, and we aren’t able to be erased.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Actress Lena Dunham speaks during a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Actress Lena Dunham speaks during a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., speaks during a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Demonstrators participate in the Transgender Day of Visibility rally at the Pennsylvania Capitol, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)
Demonstrators on Transgender Day of Visibility rally at the Pennsylvania Capitol, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)
Demonstrators participate during the Transgender Day of Visibility rally at the Pennsylvania Capitol, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)
Demonstrators on Transgender Day of Visibility rally at the Pennsylvania Capitol, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)
Participants in the Trans Day of Visibility rally in the Pennsylvania Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg, Pa., on Monday, March 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Scolforo)
President Donald Trump signs an executive order barring transgender female athletes from competing in women’s or girls’ sporting events, in the East Room of the White House, Feb. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, file)
A couple hold hands while taking part in a Transgender Day of Visibility march in Lisbon, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
A person wearing the Transgender flag colors on their face poses for a portrait at the end of a Transgender Day of Visibility march in Lisbon, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
A couple dance to the music at the end of a Transgender Day of Visibility march by the Tagus river in Lisbon, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
A person jokingly turns their poster to the camera during a Transgender Day of Visibility march in Lisbon, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
People sit on the road and chant slogans during a Transgender Day of Visibility march in Lisbon, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
People take part in a Transgender Day of Visibility march in Lisbon, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Runa Morgen, from upstate New York holds a sign saying “leave us alone,” during a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. “What’s going on is scary,” says Morgan, “there’s an obvious pattern and I see where this is going.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Runa Morgen, from upstate New York holds a sign saying “leave us alone,” during a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. “What’s going on is scary,” says Morgan, “there’s an obvious pattern and I see where this is going.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Lily Travis, 18, and Noah Masom, 17, both of northern Virginia, hug while attending a rally in support of people who are transgender during the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. “I’m not the biggest protester, but I wanted to show my friends that their struggles are important,” says Masom, “they need to know that people are on their side.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Lily Travis, 18, and Noah Masom, 17, both of northern Virginia, hug while attending a rally in support of people who are transgender during the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. “I’m not the biggest protester, but I wanted to show my friends that their struggles are important,” says Masom, “they need to know that people are on their side.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Ira, who is 13, attends their first Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. “I felt a little like everything was falling apart,” says Ira, “and I wanted to see if there were adults around who knew we were still here and still cared.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Ira, who is 13, attends their first Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. “I felt a little like everything was falling apart,” says Ira, “and I wanted to see if there were adults around who knew we were still here and still cared.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
With the Capitol in the background, Kali wears a trans equality flag in her hair while attending a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington."I’m here because I’m trans and it’s a day to be visible,” she said, “our rights, everyone’s rights, are under attack.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
With the Capitol in the background, Kali wears a trans equality flag in her hair while attending a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington."I’m here because I’m trans and it’s a day to be visible,” she said, “our rights, everyone’s rights, are under attack.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
A “progress pride” flag tucked into a baseball cap appears like a rainbow by the U.S. Capitol dome, during a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
A “progress pride” flag tucked into a baseball cap appears like a rainbow by the U.S. Capitol dome, during a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
With the U.S Capitol seen between them, people sit by signs saying “protect trans kids,” and “you can’t legislate away trans” as they attend a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
With the U.S Capitol seen between them, people sit by signs saying “protect trans kids,” and “you can’t legislate away trans” as they attend a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
People attend a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
People attend a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
People attend a rally in support of transgender people during the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
People attend a rally in support of transgender people during the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Elizabeth Fogarty, left, and Laura Tinter, both of Arlington, Va., attend a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. “I have a trans loved one,” says Tinter, “so I’m here for her.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Elizabeth Fogarty, left, and Laura Tinter, both of Arlington, Va., attend a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. “I have a trans loved one,” says Tinter, “so I’m here for her.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Aurora La’Rosa, 25, of Washington, and her girlfriend attend a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. “It’s important for us all to gather together in this political ecosystem,” says La’Rosa, “to show that we aren’t invisible, we are here, our allies are here, and we aren’t able to be erased.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Aurora La’Rosa, 25, of Washington, and her girlfriend attend a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. “It’s important for us all to gather together in this political ecosystem,” says La’Rosa, “to show that we aren’t invisible, we are here, our allies are here, and we aren’t able to be erased.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Actress Lena Dunham speaks during a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Actress Lena Dunham speaks during a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Actress Lena Dunham speaks during a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Actress Lena Dunham speaks during a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., speaks during a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., speaks during a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Demonstrators participate in the Transgender Day of Visibility rally at the Pennsylvania Capitol, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)
Demonstrators participate in the Transgender Day of Visibility rally at the Pennsylvania Capitol, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)
Demonstrators on Transgender Day of Visibility rally at the Pennsylvania Capitol, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)
Demonstrators on Transgender Day of Visibility rally at the Pennsylvania Capitol, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)
Demonstrators participate during the Transgender Day of Visibility rally at the Pennsylvania Capitol, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)
Demonstrators participate during the Transgender Day of Visibility rally at the Pennsylvania Capitol, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)
Demonstrators on Transgender Day of Visibility rally at the Pennsylvania Capitol, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)
Demonstrators on Transgender Day of Visibility rally at the Pennsylvania Capitol, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)
Participants in the Trans Day of Visibility rally in the Pennsylvania Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg, Pa., on Monday, March 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Scolforo)
Participants in the Trans Day of Visibility rally in the Pennsylvania Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg, Pa., on Monday, March 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Scolforo)
President Donald Trump signs an executive order barring transgender female athletes from competing in women’s or girls’ sporting events, in the East Room of the White House, Feb. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, file)
President Donald Trump signs an executive order barring transgender female athletes from competing in women’s or girls’ sporting events, in the East Room of the White House, Feb. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, file)
A couple hold hands while taking part in a Transgender Day of Visibility march in Lisbon, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
A couple hold hands while taking part in a Transgender Day of Visibility march in Lisbon, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
A person wearing the Transgender flag colors on their face poses for a portrait at the end of a Transgender Day of Visibility march in Lisbon, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
A person wearing the Transgender flag colors on their face poses for a portrait at the end of a Transgender Day of Visibility march in Lisbon, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
A couple dance to the music at the end of a Transgender Day of Visibility march by the Tagus river in Lisbon, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
A couple dance to the music at the end of a Transgender Day of Visibility march by the Tagus river in Lisbon, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
A person jokingly turns their poster to the camera during a Transgender Day of Visibility march in Lisbon, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
A person jokingly turns their poster to the camera during a Transgender Day of Visibility march in Lisbon, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
People sit on the road and chant slogans during a Transgender Day of Visibility march in Lisbon, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
People sit on the road and chant slogans during a Transgender Day of Visibility march in Lisbon, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
People take part in a Transgender Day of Visibility march in Lisbon, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
People take part in a Transgender Day of Visibility march in Lisbon, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors.