Logan S. Casey, PhD

Looking to speak with trans Kansans about how SB 244 (the law affecting driver's licenses, birth certificates, bathrooms and more) is affecting your life so far and plans for the future.

Jo.Yurcaba@nbcuni.com or Signal @joyurcaba.91

This is the thing about bathroom bans targeting trans people - assault is already a crime! Indecent exposure is already a crime! And laws that protect trans people don't suddenly make them legal

Kansas anti-trans law targets IDs and birth certificates — and the right to vote This opinion piece is written by Logan Casey, MAP’s Director of Policy Research, and originally appeared in the Kansas Reflector on March…

Absolutely. Thanks again for responding. We reached out to the paper with the request and also updated the version on our org blog here:

lgbtmap.medium.com/kansas-anti-...

Important clarification for any Kansas readers: passports can still be used to vote! See full list of eligible IDs here. Thanks @madgant.bsky.social!

sos.ks.gov/elections/ph...

Also, in this case, I meant “state-issued” as in “government-issued,” but that is obviously an important word choice in this context. I totally see what you mean and I’ll reach out to the paper to ask if they can make that clarification/tweak. Thank you!

I really appreciate this point & also share your fear—that’s why we intentionally described this as a *threat* to voting, not a ban. Drivers licenses are far more commonly held than passports though, so the threat persists, but you’re right that passports can be a workaround for those who have them.

In good news, @aclu.org @aclukansas.bsky.social have already sued over this blatantly unconstitutional law, and amazing mutual aid work and coordination is happening via LGBTQ Foundation of KS, among many others. This fight is far from over.

lgbtqks.org

Kansas anti-trans law targets IDs and birth certificates — and the right to vote • Kansas Reflector A particularly troubling consequence of SB 244 is its threat to transgender Kansans’ ability to exercise their constitutional right to vote.

Out today: a @mapresearch.bsky.social op-ed for @kansasreflector.com @statesnewsroom.com about how Kansas' latest anti-transgender law has many dangerous potential consequences — including to transgender Kansans’ constitutional right to vote.

kansasreflector.com/2026/03/04/k...

Kansas anti-trans law targets IDs and birth certificates — and the right to vote • Kansas Reflector A particularly troubling consequence of SB 244 is its threat to transgender Kansans’ ability to exercise their constitutional right to vote.

Totally agree. Wrote about at least some of the voting implications here, in case helpful. kansasreflector.com/2026/03/04/k...

She’d Never Changed Her Gender Marker. Kansas Invalidated Her License Anyway. — Assigned A trans Kansas resident recently changed her name but not her gender marker on her license, fearing what Kansas may do if she did. The Kansas DMV still flagged her ID.

This story, from @natezuke.bsky.social, is absolutely wild. A trans woman who never changed her gender marker was issued a letter invalidating her license. At the DMV they cut up her license, which had an "M" marker.

www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...

Of course we should take this attack seriously; the message it sends to trans kids, their families, & providers is awful & dangerous. And also, let's recognize both the political motivations & broader history. Donate to @transtexas.org & @equalitytexas.bsky.social to help the fight on the ground.

Texas AG says transition care for minors is child abuse under state law Advocates say Ken Paxton’s opinion is politically motivated, but that it could have grave consequences for trans youth and their families.

As a reminder, he did something very similar in 2022. The opinion then wasn't legally binding; he can't unilaterally make or change the law in TX. And courts went on to stop him and these efforts as well.

www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...

I'm shocked (sarcasm) to see Paxton — who is running for election in a crowded primary...*checks notes*... tomorrow — release yet another attack on transgender kids & their healthcare providers.

Anyway, donate to @transtexas.org to support their work to protect trans kids and fight these antics.

Of course we should take this attack seriously; the message it sends to trans kids, their families, & providers is awful & dangerous. And also, let's recognize both the political motivations & broader history. Donate to @transtexas.org & @equalitytexas.bsky.social to help the fight on the ground.

Texas AG says transition care for minors is child abuse under state law Advocates say Ken Paxton’s opinion is politically motivated, but that it could have grave consequences for trans youth and their families.

As a reminder, he did something very similar in 2022. The opinion then wasn't legally binding; he can't unilaterally make or change the law in TX. And courts went on to stop him and these efforts as well.

www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...

I'm shocked (sarcasm) to see Paxton — who is running for election in a crowded primary...*checks notes*... tomorrow — release yet another attack on transgender kids & their healthcare providers.

Anyway, donate to @transtexas.org to support their work to protect trans kids and fight these antics.

Kansas anti-transgender law on driver's licenses takes effect The ACLU filed a lawsuit on Friday against a new law in Kansas that invalidates the driver’s licenses and birth certificates of nearly 2,000 transgender residents whose gender identity was listed on t...

I spoke w/ NPR's Here & Now about the latest escalation in anti-trans political attacks: Kansas' egregious & dangerous overnight revoking of transgender people's IDs. In good news, @aclu.org @aclukansas.bsky.social have already sued.

@wbur.org @mapresearch.bsky.social
www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...

IDs are vital keys that unlock doors to essential freedoms that we all rely on.

"When transgender people are forced to use IDs that don't match their gender identity," Logan explains," they are more likely to experience harassment and discrimination and even violence."

Kansas anti-transgender law on driver's licenses takes effect The ACLU filed a lawsuit on Friday against a new law in Kansas that invalidates the driver’s licenses and birth certificates of nearly 2,000 transgender residents whose gender identity was listed on t...

Out now in @wbur.org, an interview with MAP's Director of Policy Research, Logan Casey, details the implications and harms of a new anti-transgender ID law in Kansas.

🔗 🎧 Listen to the full segment below.
www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...

Let's see if we can raise $10,000 today for red state or national queer orgs. Post proof here in the replies that you donated to a red state or national queer organization and I will share.

Who's with me?

(I can't donate myself because I'm a journalist who covers these orgs)

Kansas anti-transgender law on driver's licenses takes effect The ACLU filed a lawsuit on Friday against a new law in Kansas that invalidates the driver’s licenses and birth certificates of nearly 2,000 transgender residents whose gender identity was listed on t...

I spoke w/ NPR's Here & Now about the latest escalation in anti-trans political attacks: Kansas' egregious & dangerous overnight revoking of transgender people's IDs. In good news, @aclu.org @aclukansas.bsky.social have already sued.

@wbur.org @mapresearch.bsky.social
www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...

Utah lawmakers sweep their own study on care for trans kids under the rug as they push to ban it “They have no intention of actually using the data,” a Utah health provider treating transgender youth said.

As Republican lawmakers move toward permanently banning gender-affirming care in Utah, lawmakers continue to sidestep public dialogue about the results of research which concluded that this care for minors with gender dysphoria is largely found to result in positive outcomes.

From @sltrib.com:

Just started doing new data analysis and I know I keep saying this, but: I really, really don't think people appreciate how much this moral panic was a deliberate and extremely expensive invention.

Movement Advancement Project | LGBTQ Policy Spotlight: Laws Protecting LGBTQ Youth from Conversion This report by Movement Advancement Project and The Trevor Project details the shifting landscape of efforts to protect LGBTQ young people against conversion

To learn more about conversion "therapy" laws, visit MAP's resources below:

🔗 Equality Map: www.mapresearch.org/equality-map...
🔗 Spotlight report: www.mapresearch.org/2025-convers...

This year, thanks to your support, MAP remained a trusted resource in the fight for progress. As 2025 comes to a close, we're reflecting on a year of impact, deep collaborations and partnerships, and success.

🎁 Click here to make a 2025 gift that supports MAP's work moving forward: bit.ly/3UTAHCW

A message from Louis Staples that reads: "Strangely, it's moments like this that I feel most lucky to be queer. I think about our elders. How hopeless they must have felt. How easy it would have been to give up. But they fought for the life I get to live today. What an insult it would be, to them, to succumb to despair."

Today. Every day. The fight is never over.

Transgender people know who we are, and no Court or politician can take that from us. We will outlive this.

Movement Advancement Project | In Their Own Words: Learning from LGBTQ Youth Experiences to Tell a New Story Combining new insights on who LGBTQ youth are and examining how social dynamics and public policy shape their lives, this comprehensive report and its companion report expand our understanding of an o...

Like all youth, LGBTQ young people’s lives are shaped by their home and family, their community, their school experiences, and their access to health care.

To read more in our full-length policy report, as well as our companion narrative report, visit our site. ⬇️
www.mapresearch.org/2025-lgbtq-y...

Anti-LGBTQ youth laws since 2020 A Flourish data visualization by Movement Advancement Project

Nearly half of queer youth live in one of 27 states that have enacted one or more restrictions on their rights since 2020.

38% live in the South, 24% in the West, 21% in the Midwest, and 17% in the Northeast. To view our interactive map visual, click below.
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As the LGBTQ Youth Population Doubles, Number of Bills Targeting Them Triples New research finds half of LGBTQ young people live in the 27 states where a swell of new laws restrict their in-school rights.

Out today, @the74.bsky.social covers MAP's latest report — which examines the many state-level laws and policies shaping LGBTQ youth’s lives, including a unique measure that tracks 16 laws across different aspects of youth's lives.

Click below to keep reading.
www.the74million.org/article/as-t...

Quotes from three LGBTQ youth, responding to the question "What does LGBTQ joy mean to you?". The statements focus on being themselves, spending time with family and friends, and feeling happy with who they are!

@mapresearch.bsky.social just put out an incredible new report "In their own words" sharing the stories of LGBTQ youth! Check it out: www.mapresearch.org/file/MAP-202...