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 This account is no longer active.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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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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Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund retweeted
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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Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund retweeted
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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Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund retweeted
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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Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund retweeted
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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Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund retweeted
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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