US Passports Soon to Include a Third Gender Marker Option

On Wednesday, June 30, secretary of state Antony Blinken stated that the department has begun the process of adding a third gender marker for non-binary, intersex, and gender non-conforming people. He said the department will work closely with other agencies "to ensure as smooth a travel experience as possible for the passport holder," and "The process of adding a gender marker for non-binary, intersex, and gender non-conforming persons to these documents is complex and will take time." The change will apply to both existing passport holders and new applicants.