California State Capitol Building in Sacramento On February 12, many members of the intersex community joined our community listening session to give valuable feedback about legislative strategy. Others called or emailed with specific questions or concerns. We appreciate each of you for taking the time to share with us about what’s important to you! We
Dr. Rachel Levine, President-elect Biden’s nominee for Assistant Health Secretary, has been my professional mentor. I know she’s a perfect choice for the job. She’s also someone with unique opportunities to carry intersex communities’ needs forward. By Katie Baratz Dalke, MD, MBE Former interACT Board President I’m a psychiatrist who’s dedicated much of my
Every young person deserves a fair and equal chance to participate in major decisions about their own reproductive and sexual health. SB 225 gives people born with variations in their genitalia and other sex anatomy this chance by safely delaying major genital surgeries that are typically performed on infants—surgeries to cut a clitoris, create a
Decades of community activism led to the formation of a law and policy organization, which led to meetings with hospitals across the country, which led to passing a resolution with medical students and physician allies, which led to the policy change you see today. Let us show you a peek behind the curtain. By Kimberly
One of the most common questions we get at interACT is: how do we handle intersex data collection on a form or survey? Ultimately, there’s no single correct answer. Formatting these questions depends on why you are asking them. We’re here to help guide the process to make sure that your questions are respectful
Intersex Justice Project co-founders Sean Saifa Wall and Pidgeon Pagonis. (Photo: Sara Jane Rhee, Love & Struggle Photo) Intersex Justice Project's three-year #EndIntersexSurgery campaign earned a historic victory today for intersex bodily autonomy, building on over 30 years of work by intersex advocates. Pressured by intersex people and several of its own
While Julie Greenberg does not identify as a person with intersex experience, her commitment to the intersex community has been monumental. Julie is a law professor, legal expert, and founding board member of interACT, with decades of experience advocating for intersex populations. She is the author of the book Intersexuality and the Law. Julie attributed
The CARES Act protects Americans from COVID-19 hardship. But existing COVID-19 relief doesn't do enough to meet intersex people's specific needs. We call on Congress to account for these needs in future legislation. interACT Executive Director Kimberly Zieselman submitted this letter to Congress: Â Dear Chairs Grassley and Neal and Ranking Members Wyden and Brady,
 In light of Idaho's House and Senate passing a bill that would allow invasive sex testing on student athletes, interACT's Executive Director penned this open letter to Governor Brad Little.  Dear Governor Little, It has come to our attention that House Bill 500, if signed, would mandate an extremely harmful, unscientific, and discriminatory
Is Harvey Weinstein intersex? The media has been asking this question. We don't know the answer, but interACT staff had this to say: interACT: Advocates for Intersex Youth condemns sexual assault and applauds the courage of individuals like Jessica Mann who have shared their stories. Moving forward we hope to keep the focus on perpetrators’
