Register now for our webinar breaking down what's at stake in the upcoming midterms! Head to the link below to sign up for Building Our Power: Trans Rights on the Ballot. action.transequality.org/a/v4tewebina...

Building Our Power: Trans Rights on the Ballot

RSVP for A4TE's webinar breaking down what's at stake this upcoming Election Day!

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An anti-trans ID documents law in Kansas is still creating fear and confusion among residents, many of whom are considering leaving the state due to new hostile regulations. newrepublic.com/article/2124...

The Costly Cruelty of the Kansas Anti-Trans Driver’s License Law

A state legislature mired in animus against transgender Kansans has succeeded in its inhumane goals, leaving those affected in a state of confusion and anxiety.

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Under Trump, federal agencies have subpoenaed hospitals for the names of minors, attempted to end Medicaid and Medicare funding for medial centers, and even threatened action against manufacturers of chest binders. 19thnews.org/2026/07/gend...

DOJ, HHS, FTC, FDA: The alphabet soup of efforts to restrict gender-affirming care

Dozens of investigations, subpoenas and lawsuits are bearing down on families of trans youth and hospitals providing the care.

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Today, we're officially 100 days out from Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026! Are you ready to vote? Check your registration status now at transvote.org.

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🗳️Election Day is Nov. 3, 2026! Join us on 8/5/26 at 6:30 PM EST for an online event to learn more about what's at stake in the upcoming elections and how you can get involved. See our special guests and RSVP at the link below! action.transequality.org/a/v4tewebina...

Building Our Power: Trans Rights on the Ballot

RSVP for A4TE's webinar breaking down what's at stake this upcoming Election Day!

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NEW Action Alert!⚡Extremists in the House are attempting to sneak anti-trans policies into an unrelated defense spending bill. We're speaking out! Head to the link below to send a quick message to your Rep. Tell your Rep: Vote NO on anti-trans amendments! action.transequality.org/a/reject-dis...

Tell Congress: Vote NO on Anti-Trans Amendments to Defense Spending Bill

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The Pentagon said transgender hormone care costs too much. Now Pete Hegseth wants testosterone boosts

The Pentagon is launching a testosterone screening and treatment program after arguing in court that gender-affirming care imposed unacceptable costs.

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🌟New A4TE essentials just dropped! Shop our official merch collection to support our advocacy. T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baseball caps available now below: shop.transequality.org

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Shop official merchandise from Advocates for Trans Equality. Every purchase supports the fight for transgender freedom, safety, and equality nationwide.

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250 years ago today, the Declaration of Independence was signed. Since then, our predecessors fought to be free, to be treated equally under the law, and to participate fully in our democracy. (1/2)

This morning, the Supreme Court issued a decision on two cases upholding state bans excluding trans students from school sports. This decision is devastating for trans girls across the country and is clearly rooted in harmful stereotypes and disinformation. (1/4)

BREAKING: The Supreme Court just issued decisions in two landmark cases about trans participation in school sports. Our legal experts are still analyzing the ruling, but we will have more to say soon. (1/2)

In April, the Supreme Court gutted Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act—revoking what discrimination protections exist for Black voters and other voters of color. (1/3)

💥New A4TE endorsements just dropped! Learn more about the 15 trans, nonbinary, queer, and allied candidates we just endorsed here: transequality.org/elections/en...

Endorsements | A4TE

A4TE is thrilled to endorse a group of leaders who have demonstrated a deep commitment to the rights and well-being of the transgender community.

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Have you submitted a comment yet? 📨The deadline to speak out in support of the Equal Access Rule, which protects trans and intersex people from housing discrimination, is on 6/29! Submit your comment at the link below: action.transequality.org/a/equalacces...

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Today, MAP and A4TE (@transequality.bsky.social) released new analysis which shows that—despite what news events may suggest—transgender people are widely accepted and supported by their families, workplaces, faith communities, and more. ⬇️ Keep reading via our site. mapresearch.org/brief/suppor...

Support for Transgender People is Higher Than Headlines Suggest - Movement Advancement Project

Since 2020, political attacks on transgender people have rapidly escalated. Each year brings new records in anti-transgender legislation, and it seems each day brings new and previously unthinkable ex...

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HAPPY PRIDE! 🌈🩷 We are PROUD to be on your team. YOU are the reason we're able to do what we do, and we are truly grateful for your support. We wish you a meaningful and celebratory Pride Month!

Ballot measure WIN! Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows just struck an anti-trans initiative from the ballot due to improper signature collection practices. www.advocate.com/politics/sta...

Mainers won’t vote on anti-trans measure after it fails to qualify for November ballot

The proposed measure targeting transgender students fell short in signatures after state officials rejected thousands.

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Our updated Trans Legal Survival Guide is officially available in Spanish! Find the translated guide here: transequality.org/resources/tr... (1/2)

Trans Legal Survival Guide 2.0 | A4TE

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Extreme anti-trans policies are having an impact on LGBTQI+ youth. Many trans and queer young people are reporting high rates of depression, anxiety, and stress. During #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we affirm that trans youth are, and always have been, valid. www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/05/gops...

Trump & GOP's anti-trans politics are driving suicidality among LGBTQ+ youth - LGBTQ Nation

Anti-LGBTQ+ politics "meaningfully contribute" to the negative mental health of youth, The Trevor Project reports.

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The Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) just proposed a rule change that would roll back protections for trans people seeking federally funded housing resources. We're fighting back! Tell HUD to REJECT this rule change and protect our community: action.transequality.org/a/equalacces...

Submit a comment to the federal registry!

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GOOD NEWS: A measure to REPEAL an anti-trans rule targeting community service providers that work with LGBTQI+ youth is moving through the Senate! Contact your senators and urge them to vote YES on repealing the rule now! action.transequality.org/a/pslf

Protect Public Service Employees and Say NO to Department of Education’s new PSLF regulations

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Trump's DOJ is attempting to seize patient data in NYC, despite existing laws that protect against federal overreach—the latest in their ongoing campaign to criminalize gender-affirming health care for youth and intimidate providers into halting their services. 19thnews.org/2026/05/gend...

The government’s fight against gender-affirming care just escalated

NYU Langone Hospitals in New York City has received a grand jury subpoena for patient medical records, hinting at a federal criminal investigation.

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Alana Jochum, A4TE State Policy Director, says conservatives' anti-trans ballot measure strategy “harkens back to 2004 and the playbook around marriage equality...Our opposition is turning to an old playbook to scapegoat a small population.” www.advocate.com/politics/war...

Conservatives are turning to American voters to target trans rights

Remember those state ballot initiatives banning same-sex marriage? Conservatives are now using that playbook to target transgender rights.

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⚡TAKE ACTION: Trump officials are attempting to END the Equal Access Rule, which protects our community from discrimination when accessing federally funded housing resources. (1/4)

Today we are launching WE SHINE BRIGHTER 🌟, a campaign about how trans people are making an impact in their communities. In the face of relentless attacks on our rights, trans people are refusing to be silenced. (1/3)

ACT NOW >> Congress is considering a Don't Say Trans/Parental Disclosure bill that would prohibit educators from discussing gender identity, and require them to get permission from parents before accommodating trans students. action.transequality.org/a/voteno2616...

Help Us Protect Trans Students

Educators should be able to support students, not be forced into roles that compromise their ability to keep students safe. Act now and tell your Representative to vote no on H.R. 2616.

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A4TE Senior Counsel Kelly Parry-Johnson says of the Trump administration's proposed changes to the Equal Access Rule, "They replace clear, nondiscriminatory standards with vague policies that open the door to exclusion, profiling, and harm.” www.newsweek.com/hud-redefini...

US Housing agency moves to redefine gender rules—What it means for residents

“God created two sexes: male and female,” HUD Secretary Scott Turner said in a statement on Tuesday announcing the rule change.

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Today marks the start of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth 🩵 Mental Health Care is Gender-Affirming Care 🩵 Trans People Deserve Peace and Joy 🩵 You are Valued and Loved We hope you're able to take some time to care for yourself this month!

Due to Trump's repeated threats to investigate medical providers and ban Medicaid reimbursement for hospitals providing gender-affirming care to youth, many such programs have closed. Gender-affirming care is health care—Trump is harming families, not protecting them. www.npr.org/2026/04/17/n...

Families left reeling after hospitals in blue states drop transgender care for youth

Massachusetts passed laws and joined lawsuits to protect access to gender-affirming care for minors. But faced with the Trump administration's threats, some hospitals voluntarily stopped care.

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The Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) just proposed a rule change that would roll back protections for trans people seeking federally funded housing resources. We're fighting back! Tell HUD to REJECT this rule change and protect our community: action.transequality.org/a/equalacces...

Submit a comment to the federal registry!

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