New federal protections based on gender identity took effect on Thursday, but courts have blocked them across 26 states and hundreds of campuses. Meanwhile, at the state level, bathroom bills abound.
Emily Crane is a writer, producer, and editor who has covered politics, health, business, and finance for publications like The Atlantic. She's also the host of the All Work All Play Podcast.
She graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism with a focus on investigative reporting and data visualization.
