Amidst the political upheavals post-2016, non-binary and transgender rights have found a fierce ally in Sasha Buchert with Lambda Legal. Sasha and Brad delve into the evolving landscape of LGBTQ+ rights and representation. They shine a light on the progress made in the inclusion of LGBTQ+ individuals, while also addressing the challenges and discrimination by far-right groups, especially those faced by the trans and non-binary community. From the impact of local elections to the fight for gender-affirming care and the role of organizations like Lambda Legal, their conversation explores the complex and vital issues surrounding LGBTQ+ rights.
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About Sasha Buchert
Sasha Buchert is a Senior Attorney in the Washington D.C. office of Lambda Legal, the oldest and largestorganization dedicated to advancing the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people, and individuals living with HIV.
During her time at Lambda Legal, Sasha has been involved in extensive federal and state legislative andpolicy efforts on a wide range of issues including judicial nominations, criminal justice reform policy and health care initiatives. She is also litigating a number of cases expanding and solidifying federal civil rights protections for LGBTQ people. Most recently, she is counsel in Karnoski v. Trump, a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Trump administration’s ban on military service by transgenderpeople, and is counsel in Gore v. Lee, a federal lawsuit filed in
Sasha has written about the legal issues facing LGBT people for publications including USA Today, Fox News, and Medium. She has appeared on the CNN, the PBS News Hour, C-SPAN, Newsy and Uprising. Before joining Lambda Legal, Sasha served as Staff Attorney and Policy Counsel at Transgender Law Center.
Sasha Buchert was the first openly transgender person to be appointed to an Oregon state board, and from 2012-13, she served as the chair of the Oregon State Hospital Advisory Board. She holds a J.D. from Willamette University. Sasha Buchert served proudly in the United States Marine Corps.
About Lambda Legal
From the Lambda Legal Website
For five decades and counting, Lambda Legal has proudly served as attorneys for the LGBTQ+ community and people living with HIV. Find out what’s on our docket right now—and go in depth on each of our current cases below.
Our team of experts use their deep knowledge of the law and government to protect and advance our community’s rights through federal, state, and local policymaking. As laws and other legal measures are proposed that would affect the lives of our community—whether that’s at work, in school, or in healthcare, for example—Lambda Legal’s policy experts carefully monitor what’s happening on the ground and take action when necessary. We advocate for new policies that enshrine greater protections for our communities, such as the Equality Act, and we fight for reforms to existing laws in order to protect more people. Lambda Legal’s policy team also advocates for changes to the law that strengthen our institutions of democracy and build governments that better reflect the people they serve, such as voter protections and judicial reform.
