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First US X-Passport Awarded; Celebs Embrace Nonbinary Identities

7/14/2026

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Dana Zzyym, activist, became the first U.S. citizen to receive a passport with an “X” gender marker after a 2021 legal battle.
Kate Bornstein, author, described gender and sexuality as possibilities in a New York Times essay.
Judith Butler, scholar, said the younger generation’s “they” pronouns made her recognize her own nonbinary identity.
Stephen Trask, composer, came out as nonbinary in 2021 and now uses he/him and she/her pronouns.

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Story summary

Dana Zzyym, activist, became the first U.S. citizen to receive a passport with an “X” gender marker after a 2021 legal battle.
Kate Bornstein, author, described gender and sexuality as possibilities in a New York Times essay.
Judith Butler, scholar, said the younger generation’s “they” pronouns made her recognize her own nonbinary identity.
Stephen Trask, composer, came out as nonbinary in 2021 and now uses he/him and she/her pronouns.