In one of his first actions back in office, President Donald Trump required federal agencies to only recognize two biological sexes, based on sex “at conception.”

Although a judge blocked that executive order, things are still complicated at the passport office.

Seattle Gay News Publisher Renee Raketty experienced this first-hand here in Seattle, and spoke with other people experiencing it too.

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Seattle Gay News Publisher Renee Raketty just wants a passport