
Democracy Now! Audio Democracy Now! 2025-11-07 Friday
Nov 7, 2025
Lisa Graves, a former deputy assistant attorney general and founder of True North Research, delves into the Supreme Court's influence and challenges to congressional tariff powers. Peter Kornbleu, a senior analyst at the National Security Archive, raises alarming concerns about potential U.S. military actions against Venezuela, including discussions of assassination plans. Orly Christian from the ACLU addresses the implications of the Trump administration's discriminatory passport policy affecting the transgender community, emphasizing the urgent need for justice and reform.
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Passport Rule Risks Trans Travelers
- The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to temporarily enforce a passport policy requiring sex at birth on passports, reversing a Biden-era X marker practice.
- The ACLU and trans advocates warn this increases risks of harassment and violence for transgender, non-binary, and intersex people.
Keep Valid Passports And Seek Legal Help
- Orly Christian and the ACLU advise affected people that validly issued passports with M, F, or X remain eligible for travel for now.
- They encourage continued legal challenges and engagement with ACLU representation to protect rights and clarify status.
Laverne Cox's Defiant Response
- Laverne Cox told listeners the government cannot define trans identities and urged trans people to remain true to themselves despite ID changes.
- Cox emphasized that living a lie is deadly and pledged legal resistance: "We'll see you in court."



