The Bill of Lefts: A Declaration for Left-Handed Freedom

Being left-handed isn’t just a quirky personality trait. It’s a daily exercise in adaptation, resilience, and sometimes straight-up frustration. From desks that don’t fit us to scissors that mock our existence, left-handers have always had to work harder to thrive in a world built for the right-handed majority.

That is where the Bill of Lefts comes in. Originally drafted in the 1970s and now updated for the 21st century, it stands as a declaration for left-handers everywhere. Its history, its mission, and its message matter now more than ever.

A Brief History

The Bill of Lefts was born in the 1970s, an era when left-handers faced even more challenges than today. The mission was simple: fight for the right to be left. The Bill aimed to protect left-handers from discrimination, challenge the idea that “right” equals “correct,” encourage the creation of lefty-friendly products, and celebrate left-handedness.

Oh, and it also declared August 13th as International Left-Handers Day, which is basically Christmas for us lefties (minus the gifts because, let’s face it, no one’s manufacturing left-handed wrapping paper). Celebrate with us and check out our left-handed essentials for yourself or the lefties in your life!

A Modern Revival

In 2021, a global advocacy group known as LEFT-IN updated the Bill of Lefts for our time. Their work goes beyond awareness. They are calling out the nonsense left-handers still deal with every day.

Incredibly, there are still places where children are forced to use their right hand. It is unhealthy, unnatural, and absurd. The modernized Bill builds on the original, tackling both old and new challenges.

The 10 Articles of the Bill of Lefts

Ten articles for the ten percent of the population who are left-handed:

Freedom of Hand Preference


Use your left hand for everything—personal, professional, or religious—without judgment, interference, or outdated superstition.

Support for Lefty Talent


Left-handers deserve encouragement to develop their unique skills. Whether it’s art, sports, or opening jars, we’ve got potential!

Greetings That Fit


Left-handers can offer their dominant hand for greetings, oaths, or rituals. Ambidextrous? Use both if you like.

No Discrimination, Anywhere

From workplaces to sports fields, left-handers deserve fair treatment, lefty-friendly tools, and equitable rules.

Stop Apologizing


No left-hander should feel the need to hide their hand or say sorry for using it.

Ditch ‘Right’ as ‘Correct’


Language matters. Let’s replace “right” with words like “true” or “okay” when we mean “correct.”

Reclaim ‘Left’


Stop with the negative connotations. No one needs to hear about your “two left feet” anymore.

Better Education for Left-Handed Kids


Teachers need to understand left-handedness and adapt their methods to help lefty students thrive.

Global Equality


Governments must provide resources to ensure left-handers have equal opportunities in all areas of life.

August 13th Is Sacred


International Left-Handers Day is not just a celebration. It’s a reminder of the worth and dignity of left-handedness.

A Call to Arms (Or Hands)

The Bill of Lefts is more than a list of ideals. It’s a roadmap to a fairer world for left-handers. These principles matter, not just because they make life easier, but because they affirm what every lefty already knows: we deserve to be seen, supported, and valued.

So, let’s celebrate the left-handedness that makes us unique and fight for a world where being left-handed isn’t a constant struggle.

And if you are ready for the next step, read our Sinister Manifesto, a bold vision for left-handed equality and accessibility. The world may be built for right-handers, but it is time for lefties to claim the space we deserve. Together, we can make it happen.