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Mini-Post: The Virgin Islands...

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Virgin Islands Legalizes Gender Marker Changes, Becoming First U.S. Territory to Recognize Trans People
By SaintTreyW
Oct 20
Gaye News

The Virgin Islands is leading the way as the first U.S. territory in history to recognize transgender people.
In a landmark move for transgender and intersex rights, the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) has become the first U.S. territory to officially allow gender marker changes on government documents, following a sweeping executive order by Governor Albert Bryan Jr.

Executive Order No. 543-2025, signed last Wednesday, provides trans and intersex Virgin Islanders with a clear, affirming process to update their birth certificates and government-issued IDs to reflect their true gender.

“Virgin Islanders have reached out to our administration seeking a way to have their documents reflect who they truly are,” Bryan said at the signing ceremony. “This Executive Order provides a fair and compassionate process where none existed before. It ensures that our government recognizes and respects the lived realities of all our residents.”

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While some may overlook this story as as island footnote, it holds profound national significance. It shows what political will can do, even in places with limited resources or legislative gridlock. It also reflects the resilience and advocacy of trans and intersex Virgin Islanders who have fought, often quietly, often without headlines, to make this moment possible.

Now we wait to see what Trump does...

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From year
To year
Its got to
Be drummed in your dear little ear
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Be carefully
Taught
You've got to be taught
To be
Afraid
Of people
Who's eyes are oddly made
And people who's skin is a different shade

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Mini-Post: The Virgin Islands...

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