As we urge Congress and the White House to ensure permanent comprehensive protections for trans people, remember: when we fight, we win. #TransEquality
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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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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Federal judge declares Florida's ban on gender-affirming care for minors unconstitutional and permanently enjoins its enforcement. Order here: https://t.co/AWH1mEUufa
🚨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: https://t.co/orotTNGiDn
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.
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.
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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. https://t.co/EKcST9KoAB
Noah Lewis (staff attorney at the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund) & me @TLDEF's 7th anniversary benefit 12 years ago yesterday (5.30.12)
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.
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.
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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