The legal environment for transgender individuals has become increasingly polarized, with significant shifts occurring in the United States, Europe, and Asia. United States : As of April 2026, advocacy groups are tracking 762 anti-trans bills
notes that countries like Iceland, Norway, and Canada currently rank among the most socially accepting of LGBTQ+ people. Williams Institute Diverse Identities and Language
In 1970, Johnson and Rivera co-founded Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) , providing housing and support for homeless LGBTQ youth, a model for community care that persists today.