Non-Binary Identity & Lived Experience

NZ First’s Gender Definition Bill aims to rewrite New Zealand law to define “woman” and “man” by birth sex, a move that would erase legal recognition for trans, non-binary, and intersex people. This piece breaks down what’s inside the bill, the politics behind it, and the community fightback rising to meet it.

Even in progressive spaces, fluid gender identities often face pressure to “pick a side.” But non-binary and gender-fluid people know that identity can be multiple, shifting, and endlessly valid. This piece reclaims fluidity as a strength in a culture obsessed with certainty.

In 2025, same-sex marriage in the U.S. is under renewed attack from conservative lawmakers, religious groups, and legal challenges. This guide breaks down the threats, the stakes for LGBTQ+ communities, and the concrete actions we can take to defend marriage equality and protect our families.