Coverage dated October 18, 2022 to October 19, 2022

Social Security now allows individuals to self-select gender

Headline from Omaha World-Herald

Individuals will be allowed to make sure their records with the Social Security Administration align with their gender identity under a plan announced Wednesday. The action, which is part of

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Omaha World-Herald
Social Security now allows individuals to self-select gender (opens Omaha World-Herald)
Published Oct 19, 2022
Omaha World-Herald's feed description
Individuals will be allowed to make sure their records with the Social Security Administration align with their gender identity under a plan announced Wednesday. The action, which is part of
Washington Times
Social Security allows Americans to pick new gender (opens Washington Times)
Published Oct 18, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
Americans can now select a new gender in their Social Security records without having to submit any medical or legal proof that they have switched their sex designation.
New York Times
Social Security Will Now Allow People to Select Their Gender in Records (opens New York Times)
Published Oct 19, 2022
New York Times's feed description
The new policy enables transgender Americans to change their records to reflect how they identify themselves.
Townhall
Social Security Will Allow People to Select Their ‘Gender Identity’ Going Forward (opens Townhall)
Published Oct 19, 2022

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