Dear John,

At VoteRiders, we know that #TransPeopleVote. As I told Teen Vogue earlier this year [[link removed]] , we also know that it’s impossible to separate voting rights and trans rights.

That’s why we work with trans voters year-round to ensure that their IDs match their name and gender. It’s important not just for voting, but also for making people feel more confident and secure in many aspects of their lives.

Deana’s story is just one example of how our ID work helps trans voters. [[link removed]] Deana, a trans woman who was unhoused in North Carolina, connected with VoteRiders because she needed an ID to apply for housing assistance. She also needed her birth certificate and couldn’t afford the fee to get a new copy. Without a driver’s license, she had no reliable way to travel to the DMV to get what she needed.

VoteRiders worked with Deana to track down and pay for her birth certificate, and arranged transportation to and from the North Carolina DMV to get a “no fee ID.”

With her new ID with her name and gender marker updated, she is able to apply for housing assistance and vote with confidence.

READ DEANA'S STORY >> [link removed]

On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor all the trans people who have lost their lives to anti-transgender violence. We know that an important element in the fight for safety and equal rights is ensuring that all trans voters can participate in our democracy without fear.

For Deana, voting is a way to be engaged, a way to take action, and a way to shape her environment. “If you have a beating heart, you should take part,” she says.

Election Day may be over, but VoteRiders is always working to ensure trans voters have the ID they need to live and vote with confidence. You can help by sharing our resources for all trans people who need accurate information and free help getting an ID. >> [link removed]

With gratitude,

Lauren Kunis
CEO and Executive Director
VoteRiders

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