U.S. State Department to alter gender identification marker on passports

In a June 30 press release, the U.S. Department of State announced that it is updating its procedures to “allow applicants [for passports] to self-select their gender as ‘M’ or ‘F’ and will no longer require medical certification if an applicant’s self-selected gender does not match the gender on their citizenship or identity documents,” such as a birth certificate or…