GitHub - namesakefyi/atkinson-hyperlegible-soft: A lightly-modified version of Atkinson Hyperlegible with softened corners. A lightly-modified version of Atkinson Hyperlegible with softened corners. - namesakefyi/atkinson-hyperlegible-soft

And if you want to try out Atkinson Hyperlegible Soft, download it here: github.com/namesakefyi/...

Our old font had some overly-similar letterforms (capital I and lower-case l 😵‍💫). Typographic clarity is absolutely essential when filling out documents related to name change, so we hope this new one is the best mix of style and accessibility! 💜

A new font for Namesake: Atkinson Hyperlegible Soft Namesake has a new, custom font, designed to increase legibility and readability of text.

Namesake has a new font: a custom version of the famous Atkinson Hyperlegible!

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Denise is also a researcher and activist who provides name choosing & changing resources, & support through their organization: The House of Denise.

Read more about their project here! thehouseofdenise.com/transnames 💜

Passing along an opportunity:

@thehouseofdenise.bsky.social is looking for anonymous accounts of “the who, what, when & how of finding new names” in hopes of making a workbook to aide trans, nb and genderfluid people’s journeys in “trans self-exploration & determination.” forms.gle/dCBE8Yaj43e2...

Your name is yours to change

Happy Trans Day of Visibility from us at Namesake! 💜🏳️‍⚧️

We've been a little quiet, but only because we're hard at work expanding into more states. (More on that soon 🤞)

Check out our coverage map at namesake.fyi. If you see a state you think you can help with, or know someone who can, email / DM us!

No discount code expires with @kansascitydsa.bsky.social so long as we have the funds

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Kansas revoked 1,700 transgender drivers’ licenses. Some are leaving the state Kansas is one of five states to prohibit trans people from changing the gender marker on their licenses, but it is the first to pass a law that retroactively cancels licenses that were already changed...

Kansas is one of 5 states to prohibit trans people from changing gender markers on ID, and first to pass a law that retroactively cancels licenses.

For Kansans: If you need help covering the costs of a new ID, transportation to the DMV, etc., both the LGBTQ Foundation of Kansas and Equality El Dorado have set up mutual aid funds to help:

LGBTQ Foundation of Kansas: lgbtqks.org/sb244/

Equality El Dorado: equalityeldorado@gmail.com

Matthew Neumann, founder and executive directory of the LGBTQ Foundation of Kansas, holds up his 'M'-marked driver's license — which he refuses to give up despite a new anti-trans law declaring it invalid. (Matthew Neumann)

If you don't see the problem with forcing this man to carry an F for female on his driver's license then I don't know what to tell you

She’d Never Changed Her Gender Marker. Kansas Invalidated Her License Anyway. — Assigned A trans Kansas resident recently changed her name but not her gender marker on her license, fearing what Kansas may do if she did. The Kansas DMV still flagged her ID.

This story, from @natezuke.bsky.social, is absolutely wild. A trans woman who never changed her gender marker was issued a letter invalidating her license. At the DMV they cut up her license, which had an "M" marker.

www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...

once again, i am begging everyone to turn some of their energy towards abolishing the concept of legal gender. there is no reason gender has to be on driver's licenses and passports, and for most of history, it wasn't!

MAKE AN EMERGENCY DONATION to Trans Continental Pipeline right now.

They are a Colorado based org that helps trans people relocate there and they are overwhelmed with requests. CO borders KS, and TCP has the infrastructure to help get people out.

GO DONATE.

tcpipeline.org

As of tonight, licenses of trans people across Kansas are being invalidated en masse, enabling the overnight criminalization of an entire group of people for going about our lives. It’s often said you never know when you’re living through history, so let me assure you: that’s what’s happening now.

Kansas Sends Letters To Trans People Demanding The Immediate Surrender Of Drivers Licenses "The legislature did not include a grace period." ERIN REED FEB 25, 2026 88 5 21 Share Kansas Sate Capitol // farzinvousoughian

1. Numerous transgender people in Kansas are reporting that the state has sent them a letter demanding the immediate surrender of drivers licenses.

Those driving could be arrested, charged, and see privileges revoked.

Subscribe to support our journalism.

www.erininthemorning.com/p/kansas-sen...

Folks who’ve used app.namesake.fyi: remember to download any existing forms before March 31!

We will be deleting all user data from our existing app in favor of our new public forms.

Notice at the top of the linked page. Gender Change Rule Update Effective Feb. 12, 2026, the BMV will no longer provide customers with the option to change their gender on their Indiana credential by using a court ordered gender change or physician statement per Amended Rule 140 Indiana Administrative Code section 7-1.1-3.

Indiana BMV is removing the option to change gender markers using a court ordered gender change or physician statement.

This Thursday — February 12th.

www.in.gov/bmv/licenses...

Your name is yours to change Streamlining the legal name and gender marker change process in the US.

Visit Namesake to learn more or donate to support our work.

The name change and gender marker change process is already full of burdens—we hope that this change will make the process easier for trans people in the U.S. to find the information and support they need.

Webpage on the Namesake website with large text saying “What is the reason you’re changing your name?” There is a text box with the label “Reason for name change” and a banner that says: What do I write? Provide a basic reason —no need to go into detail. Examples: • "I want a name which aligns with my gender identity." • "This is the name everyone knows me by." • "This is my preferred name and I wish to obtain proper documentation." • "I am transgender."

We’ve also redesigned our forms to ask one question per page, making it easier to focus and reducing the chance of error.

Tearing down the login wall: name change guides are now public You no longer need to sign in to access Namesake guides. We’ve redesigned forms to simplify data entry and review.

Last year, we launched a web app to assist trans people with legal name changes. Today, we’re removing the login wall and registration requirements and making everything publicly accessible.

Trans youth deserve:

🏳️‍⚧️ Access to affirming health care,

🏳️‍⚧️ The ability to make decisions about their own medical care, and

🏳️‍⚧️ To make health care decisions free from government interference.

Hear more trans people speak out about their health care experiences: lambdalegal.org/speak-out/

Tell HHS: Hands Off Our Care Take action with ACLU People Power!

The Department of Health and Human Services has proposed a new set of rules attempting to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth nationwide.

Take action and tell HHS: No bans on gender-affirming care.

Transgender Healthcare: Explainer — Unbreaking How the administration is breaking the government, and what that means for all of us.

20,000 words, 150 footnotes, 100+ timeline events = our attempt at documenting and synthesizing all the ways that the federal government has attempted to destroy access to gender-affirming care since January unbreaking.org/issues/trans...

Namesake + Superbloom Namesake has partnered with a fiscal sponsor, Superbloom, and been awarded a grant from Trans Justice Funding Project.

a bit belated, but: happy to share that Namesake has partnered with Superbloom for fiscal sponsorship!

Giving people ownership over their legal name isn’t just about cutting red tape, it’s about helping trans people to safely travel, work, and access social services.

Help Namesake continue our work by becoming a one-time or sustaining donor this Giving Tuesday: namesake.fyi/donate

Your name is yours to change Streamlining the legal name and gender marker change process in the US.

Much thanks to @rosebroderick.bsky.social and @theopennotebook.bsky.social for allowing Namesake to republish this article.

If you're a trans person working to change your name, Namesake is here to help you. Come join us on Discord, or donate to support our work.

When I asked other trans journalists about how they’d transition in this political moment, most of the advice boiled down to: Do whatever makes you feel safe and happy. You don’t need to tell every person you’ve ever quoted in an article. You can also not tell a soul. Different approaches work for different journalists, each with their own tradeoffs depending on your personality and how frequently you need to talk with sources.

"When I asked other trans journalists about how they’d transition in this political moment, most of the advice boiled down to: Do whatever makes you feel safe and happy."