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John,

In a matter of minutes, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. This follows a nationwide political campaign directly targeting transgender and non-binary adults and children, the likes of which we have never seen before. He will join a Republican-led U.S. House, Senate, and Supreme Court that has already begun a comprehensive assault on trans rights.

This moment can feel hopeless – like all the odds are stacked against our community. The vitriol coming from the highest office in the country is deeply painful. An extremist right-wing government opens the floodgates for what seems like unchecked attacks on trans equality while some of the most powerful people in the world appear deferential to this new political order.

The fact of the matter is this - this fight is not over . When the Trump Administration rolls back the trans rights we’ve fought for, we will once again organize to defend those protections. Every time an anti-trans bill comes through Congress, we will be in those halls of power dispelling misinformation and engaging in smart federal advocacy. When the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case concerning the trans community, we will be leading the opposition. And not just at the federal level. As they attempt to roll back our rights and protections in cities and states, in companies and governments, in schools and prisons- A4TE will be there , no matter what.

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We knew this was coming. Our former organizations TLDEF and NCTE merged last year with this potential climate in mind. When Rigo and I began discussing the merger, it was in response to the Texas Attorney General going after parents who loved their trans children. This organization was formed for this very moment. We are stronger together.

To meet this moment, we’re working with pro-equality lawmakers to organize effective strategy in opposition to anti-trans legislation. Our legal experts are collaborating across sectors to submit briefs, prepare lawsuits, and litigate in support of pro-equality policies that serve our community. Our legal professionals that staff our Name Change Project and Trans Health Project continue to provide vital direct services to trans people in need. We are committed to meeting the moment for trans people.

On this day, in this year, more than ever - we need you. Our opponents continue their attempts to intimidate and marginalize our community. In this second term, transgender and non-binary people need you. Don’t let Donald Trump own the next four years. Stand with us and become a $47/month sustainer to fund our resistance . [[link removed]] There is no greater antidote to hopelessness than joining our movement to preserve our many hard-fought gains and to move the needle closer to trans equality. A4TE is that antidote for this moment.

Together, we will win.

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In Service,
Andrea “Andy” Hong Mara
(she/her)
CEO

Advocates for Trans Equality
(formerly National Center for Transgender Equality and Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund)
228 Park Ave S, PMB 38268
New York, NY 10003-1502



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