TLDEF is now Advocates tor Trans Equality. Connect with us at @TransEquality. This account is no longer active.

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Our new organization A4TE, Advocates for Trans Equality, is beginning to take shape! Follow along at @TransEquality.
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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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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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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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Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund retweeted
Federal judge declares Florida's ban on gender-affirming care for minors unconstitutional and permanently enjoins its enforcement. Order here: files.eqcf.org/wp-content/up…
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Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund retweeted
Get in, gamers! It’s time to stream for trans equality 🏳️‍⚧️✨ Learn more and join us: tiltify.com/ncte/streaming-4…
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Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund retweeted
🚨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/media-cen…
🚨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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Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund retweeted
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/news/education/loui…
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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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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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Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund retweeted
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: kcra.com/article/bill-ban-tr… #TransTwitter
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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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Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund retweeted
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): transequality.org/resources/ Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (@TLDEF): transgenderlegal.org/NameCha… GLAAD (@glaad): glaad.org/transgender/re… Genderbands (@Genderbands): genderbands.org/resources Remember, you are valid, and you deserve to be seen as your authentic self. We're here to support you throughout your journey! 💜 #TransRightsAreHumanRights #GenderMarkerChange #TransVisibility

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