Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund
@TLDEF
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TLDEF is now Advocates tor Trans Equality. Connect with us at @TransEquality. This account is no longer active.
New York City
Joined May 2009
Our new organization A4TE, Advocates for Trans Equality, is beginning to take shape! Follow along at @TransEquality.
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As we urge Congress and the White House to ensure permanent comprehensive protections for trans people, remember: when we fight, we win. #TransEquality
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In 2023 alone, we fought over 500 proposed anti-LGBTQI+ bills alongside allies. Over 450 of those bills specifically targeted trans people. In 2024, A4TE is now tracking over 400+ anti-trans bills in state legislatures. +
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#TransDayOfEmpowerment brings together over 70 trans advocates, allies, and community members from across the U.S. to speak to our elected representatives. +
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The battle for #TransRights isn't restricted to states—it's a national issue. As we continue to fight for our rights, today we’re on Capitol Hill with @TransEquality as Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) hosting our first lobby day, Trans Day of Empowerment. #LGBTQ #Pride +
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Federal judge declares Florida's ban on gender-affirming care for minors unconstitutional and permanently enjoins its enforcement. Order here: https://t.co/AWH1mEUufa
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Get in, gamers! It’s time to stream for trans equality 🏳️⚧️✨ Learn more and join us: https://t.co/9K1WGuzuuk
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Majority of Americans approve of trans and non-binary people living as they wish, survey finds https://t.co/Lj6CykPpkM
thepinknews.com
The vast majority of Americans approve of trans and non-binary people living as they wish, a survey has found.
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UK government's ban on private puberty blockers to be challenged by trans advocacy group https://t.co/3xPyKyv6hE
thepinknews.com
Trans advocacy group TransActual has taken steps to launch a legal challenge against the UK government over private puberty blockers ban.
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🚨BREAKING🚨 House Republicans just passed a funding bill loaded with anti-LGBTQI+ riders. We were able to ensure these harmful riders were not included in last year’s final MilCon-VA bill, and we’re committed to doing so again. Read our full statement:
equality.house.gov
Today, the Congressional Equality Caucus released the following statement after House Republicans passed H.R. 8580, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations...
🚨BAD BILL ALERT🚨 Once again, the House GOP is hijacking the appropriations process to advance their anti-equality agenda. We’re urging the House to reject their extremist anti-LGBTQI+ Military Construction & Veterans Affairs funding bill. Here's a thread on why we’re opposed:
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Remember, state law does not override federal law, and discriminating against transgender students could cost your school district millions. Republicans passing anti-trans laws were told that they will likely result in lawsuits against schools that follow them.
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1. Midway through 2024, we have had over 580 anti-LGBTQ+ bills this year. For the last few years, I have continually updated a risk assessment map that tells you the risk level of anti-trans laws in every state. My latest one is here. Subscribe to support my journalism.
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Louisiana has passed an extreme "Don't Say LGBTQ+" bill preventing students from learning about gender identity and sexual orientation. Follow @LouisianaTrans, @FFELouisiana, and @ACLUofLouisiana to stay up to date on LGBTQ+ policies impacting Louisianans.
nola.com
The state Senate passed a bill Thursday banning classroom discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-12.
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Noah Lewis (staff attorney at the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund) & me @TLDEF's 7th anniversary benefit 12 years ago yesterday (5.30.12)
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Celebrating Black trans joy at the BTFA Collective's 'Flowers' gala
advocate.com
The Black Trans Femmes in the Arts (BTFA) Collective paid tribute to trans trailblazers, celebrating resilience and toasting to a more equal and equitable future.
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The situation is deteriorating quickly for transgender people in the UK. Labour's shadow health secretary comes out in support of banning puberty blockers for trans youth. Anti-trans panic has gripped the country in a way it has few others.
🚨 NEW: Labour welcomes Victoria Atkins' plan to ban puberty blockers for trans people. Labour's Wes Streeting said: “I also welcome what she’s said about the justifiably cautious and responsible approach she’s taking in relation to puberty blockers" (Via Evening Standard)
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1. On Friday, Minnesota's governor signed a ban on the gay and trans panic defense into law. This defense is used to reduce sentences for people who kill LGBTQ+ people after learning of their identity, in some cases being acquitted entirely. Subscribe to support my journalism.
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As more than a dozen school districts across California consider policies that would require teachers to notify parents if their child identifies as #trans, a new proposal was introduced to prohibit such policies. Read more from @kcranews: https://t.co/6cIrz8OE3n
#TransTwitter
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The measure specifically prohibits any school employee or contractor from being required to disclose any information related to a student's identity, orientation or gender expression without consent
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ICYMI: Follow @TransEquality for exciting updates about A4TE, Advocates for TransEquality!
Our new organization A4TE, Advocates for Trans Equality, is beginning to take shape! Follow along at @TransEquality.
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Hey community! Here are some incredible resources to help you navigate your gender journey and change your gender marker: National Center for Transgender Equality (@TransEquality): https://t.co/AbadmLR4jB Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (@TLDEF):
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