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ADF's Anti-Trans Campaign Funded by Fossil Fuel Giants
9/26/2025
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Story summary
- The Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) leads a campaign against trans rights, filing lawsuits and pushing 100+ anti-trans bills in 2025.
- ADF receives fossil-fuel funding from Shell USA and Phil Anschutz, with about 80% of right-wing anti-trans groups having such ties.
- Activists urge uniting climate and LGBTQIA+ movements.
- Researchers plan to expand study to Canada and coordinate against fossil fuels.
