Introduction to transgender rights and politics / Jami K. Taylor and Donald P. Haider-Markel -- Framing in the united states and abroad -- Issue framing and transgender politics : an examination of interest group websites and media coverage / Barry L. Tadlock -- Transgender policy in latin american countries : an overview and comparative perspective on framing / Jacob R. Longaker and Donald P. Haider-Markel -- Advocacy and interest groups -- Interest groups and transgender politics : opportunities and challenges / Anthony J. Nownes -- The advocacy coalition framework and transgender inclusion in lgbt rights activism / Jami K. Taylor and Daniel C. Lewis -- The diffusion and implementation of transgender-inclusive nondiscrimination policy -- Transgender-inclusive ordinances in cities : form of government, local politics, and vertical influences / Jami K. Taylor, Barry L. Tadlock, Sarah J. Poggione, and Brian DiSarro -- Is transgender policy different? : policy complexity, policy diffusion, andLGBT nondiscrimination law / Daniel C. Lewis, Jami K. Taylor, Brian DiSarro, and Matthew L. Jacobsmeier -- Executive expansion of transgender rights : electoral incentives to issue or revoke executive orders / Mitchell D. Sellers -- Policy learning, language, and implementation by local governments with transgender-inclusive nondiscrimination policies / Mitchell D. Sellers and Roddrick Colvin -- Beyond nondiscrimination policy -- Key issues in transgender health care policy and practice / Ryan Combs -- Birth certificate amendment laws and morality politics / Jami K. Taylor, Barry L. Tadlock, and Sarah J. Poggione -- Conclusion and future directions in transgender politics and policy / Jami K. Taylor and Donald P. Haider-Markel -- Contributors -- Index.