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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 10:02 PM

Tell insurance companies, protect ALL patients

National Center for Transgender Equality       John, In the midst of a global pandemic that has infected millions and killed hundreds of thousands, the Trump administration is allowing the most vulnerable in our community to be stripped of their p…
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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 10:02 PM

Tell insurance companies, protect ALL patients

National Center for Transgender Equality       John, In the midst of a global pandemic that has infected millions and killed hundreds of thousands, the Trump administration is allowing the most vulnerable in our community to be stripped of their p…
See More from Mara Keisling, Executive Director
  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action · [email protected]
June 3, 2020 at 4:05 PM

Join the conversation: LGBTQ #BlackLivesMatter Town Hall

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, Our country is hurting, there is no denying it. We have lost yet more Black friends, neighbors, and loved ones to bias and bigotry who deserved to see their futures. Our police departments - and our …
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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action · [email protected]
June 3, 2020 at 4:05 PM

Join the conversation: LGBTQ #BlackLivesMatter Town Hall

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, Our country is hurting, there is no denying it. We have lost yet more Black friends, neighbors, and loved ones to bias and bigotry who deserved to see their futures. Our police departments - and our …
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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action · [email protected]
May 29, 2020 at 5:58 PM

We need you! Help support our fight against discrimination

National Center for Transgender Equality John, Despite the grim milestone of more than 100,000 American lives lost to the COVID-19 crisis, the Trump administration continues to target transgender students needlessly and heartlessly. In a cruel mo…
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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action · [email protected]
May 26, 2020 at 1:49 PM

Tonight: Join us for a conversation on SCOTUS Title VII decisions

National Center for Transgender Equality John, We hope you had a restful and reflective Memorial Day weekend. While we took some time to rest and recharge, it is now time to get back to the work at hand. Soon, the Supreme Court will hand down its de…
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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action · [email protected]
May 26, 2020 at 1:49 PM

Tonight: Join us for a conversation on SCOTUS Title VII decisions

National Center for Transgender Equality John, We hope you had a restful and reflective Memorial Day weekend. While we took some time to rest and recharge, it is now time to get back to the work at hand. Soon, the Supreme Court will hand down its de…
See More from Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action
  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director · [email protected]
May 17, 2020 at 8:02 PM

Join NCTE for a Community Webinar About State Legislative Sessions

National Center for Transgender Equality John, One of the things that NCTE and the NCTE Action Fund is probably best known for is our extensive work on federal policy and our advocacy at the national level. But did you know that we also do an extr…
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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director · [email protected]
May 17, 2020 at 8:02 PM

Join NCTE for a Community Webinar About State Legislative Sessions

National Center for Transgender Equality John, One of the things that NCTE and the NCTE Action Fund is probably best known for is our extensive work on federal policy and our advocacy at the national level. But did you know that we also do an extr…
See More from Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director
  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action · [email protected]
May 13, 2020 at 6:48 PM

Honor Aimee with Action

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, The news from this week has been heartbreaking. Aimee Stephens, the first transgender woman to have a civil rights complaint heard by the Supreme Court, passed away on Tuesday. Aimee took action afte…
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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
May 12, 2020 at 9:20 PM

Mourning the Passing of Aimee Stephens

National Center for Transgender Equality     John, It is with heavy hearts that we learn today of the passing of Aimee Stephens. Stephens, the plaintiff in the groundbreaking case regarding transgender discrimination in the workplace that made it …
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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
May 12, 2020 at 9:20 PM

Mourning the Passing of Aimee Stephens

National Center for Transgender Equality     John, It is with heavy hearts that we learn today of the passing of Aimee Stephens. Stephens, the plaintiff in the groundbreaking case regarding transgender discrimination in the workplace that made it …
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  Mara Keisling, NCTE Action Fund · [email protected]
May 6, 2020 at 6:57 PM

NCTE Action Fund Makes First-Ever Presidential Endorsement with Joe Biden

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, We have some exciting news to share! Yesterday, we officially announced our endorsement of former Vice President Joe Biden in 2020. We’ve never done this before, but the need to declare our support …
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  Mara Keisling, NCTE Action Fund · [email protected]
May 6, 2020 at 6:57 PM

NCTE Action Fund Makes First-Ever Presidential Endorsement with Joe Biden

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, We have some exciting news to share! Yesterday, we officially announced our endorsement of former Vice President Joe Biden in 2020. We’ve never done this before, but the need to declare our support …
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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 5:34 PM

Double Your Impact During #GivingTuesdayNow

National Center for Transgender Equality John, Don’t worry, we didn’t accidentally send you this email a few months too early! While Giving Tuesday is usually in the fall, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented new and complex challenges for organiz…
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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 5:34 PM

Double Your Impact During #GivingTuesdayNow

National Center for Transgender Equality John, Don’t worry, we didn’t accidentally send you this email a few months too early! While Giving Tuesday is usually in the fall, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented new and complex challenges for organiz…
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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 4:49 PM

This can't wait--any COVID-19 relief bill must protect trans people

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, While we must be socially distant right now, our work to protect transgender people doesn’t stop. Lawmakers in Congress recently passed a new version of the CARES Act that will help Americans affecte…
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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 4:49 PM

This can't wait--any COVID-19 relief bill must protect trans people

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, While we must be socially distant right now, our work to protect transgender people doesn’t stop. Lawmakers in Congress recently passed a new version of the CARES Act that will help Americans affecte…
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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 5:07 PM

Fwd: Join us (Virtually) on #DecisionDay

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, I know that there is a lot going on in the world, so I wanted to follow up to make sure you saw our invitation. I hope that you can join us for an online rally and town hall on #DecisionDay. These ev…
See More from Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action
  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 5:07 PM

Fwd: Join us (Virtually) on #DecisionDay

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, I know that there is a lot going on in the world, so I wanted to follow up to make sure you saw our invitation. I hope that you can join us for an online rally and town hall on #DecisionDay. These ev…
See More from Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action
  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
April 27, 2020 at 6:15 PM

How Dare You, President Trump.

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, We have seen President Trump make decisions during his term that are appalling. In recent weeks, as we have faced an unprecedented national and global crisis, we’ve seen time and time again his inabi…
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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
April 27, 2020 at 6:15 PM

How Dare You, President Trump.

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, We have seen President Trump make decisions during his term that are appalling. In recent weeks, as we have faced an unprecedented national and global crisis, we’ve seen time and time again his inabi…
See More from Mara Keisling, Executive Director
  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 5:08 PM

Join us (Virtually) on #DecisionDay

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, In the midst of our ongoing response to the COVID-19 crisis, I wanted to make you aware of potential developments at the Supreme Court. Any day now, the Supreme Court of the United States will issue …
See More from Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action
  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 5:08 PM

Join us (Virtually) on #DecisionDay

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, In the midst of our ongoing response to the COVID-19 crisis, I wanted to make you aware of potential developments at the Supreme Court. Any day now, the Supreme Court of the United States will issue …
See More from Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action
  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
April 15, 2020 at 7:04 PM

Great Tax News for NCTE Donors!

National Center for Transgender Equality John,Today is April 15th. If it were any other year, today would be tax day, but in light of COVID-19, the government has extended the deadline until July 15th. This is only one of the ways COVID-19 has chan…
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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
April 15, 2020 at 7:04 PM

Great Tax News for NCTE Donors!

National Center for Transgender Equality John,Today is April 15th. If it were any other year, today would be tax day, but in light of COVID-19, the government has extended the deadline until July 15th. This is only one of the ways COVID-19 has chan…
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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
April 13, 2020 at 6:55 PM

How NCTE is Adapting to COVID-19

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,On Trans Day of Visibility, we hosted a community webinar on which  we discussed How We're Adapting: NCTE's Response to COVID-19. During the call my colleagues and I spoke about what NCTE and the NCTE…
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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
April 13, 2020 at 6:55 PM

How NCTE is Adapting to COVID-19

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,On Trans Day of Visibility, we hosted a community webinar on which  we discussed How We're Adapting: NCTE's Response to COVID-19. During the call my colleagues and I spoke about what NCTE and the NCTE…
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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
April 11, 2020 at 9:40 PM

Virginia Sends a Message of Inclusion!

National Center for Transgender Equality         John, We have great news in these hard times. Governor Ralph Northam in Virginia heard our calls, and he took a tremendous step forward in the fight to ensure LGBTQ people are protected against disc…
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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
April 11, 2020 at 9:40 PM

Virginia Sends a Message of Inclusion!

National Center for Transgender Equality         John, We have great news in these hard times. Governor Ralph Northam in Virginia heard our calls, and he took a tremendous step forward in the fight to ensure LGBTQ people are protected against disc…
See More from Mara Keisling, Executive Director
  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
April 4, 2020 at 5:15 PM

Congress Participated in a Big Way

National Center for Transgender Equality John, We wanted to share a small bright spot in the uncertainty of today’s world. This week, we honored the contributions and sacrifices of transgender people. We recognized those we’ve lost, and celebrate…
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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
April 4, 2020 at 5:15 PM

Congress Participated in a Big Way

National Center for Transgender Equality John, We wanted to share a small bright spot in the uncertainty of today’s world. This week, we honored the contributions and sacrifices of transgender people. We recognized those we’ve lost, and celebrate…
See More from Mara Keisling, Executive Director
  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 4:13 PM

Today's the day!

National Center for Transgender Equality John, Today’s the day. Today’s the day we celebrate the movement. Today’s the day we honor those who have come before us. Today’s the day we remember those we have lost. Today’s the day-- International Tra…
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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 4:13 PM

Today's the day!

National Center for Transgender Equality John, Today’s the day. Today’s the day we celebrate the movement. Today’s the day we honor those who have come before us. Today’s the day we remember those we have lost. Today’s the day-- International Tra…
See More from Mara Keisling, Executive Director
  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 11:49 PM

IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED: Tell Your Reps. To Include Trans People in the COVID-19 Response

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, Our country is facing an unprecedented public health crisis with COVID-19. We know that while we still face many challenges ahead, we will come out the other side stronger. It will take time, effort…
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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 11:49 PM

IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED: Tell Your Reps. To Include Trans People in the COVID-19 Response

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, Our country is facing an unprecedented public health crisis with COVID-19. We know that while we still face many challenges ahead, we will come out the other side stronger. It will take time, effort…
See More from Mara Keisling, Executive Director
  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 2:19 PM

Join NCTE for a Community Webinar re: COVID-19

National Center for Transgender Equality John,I hope that you are doing well during these trying times. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been an unexpected turn of events for all of us, including those of us working at the National Center for …
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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 2:19 PM

Join NCTE for a Community Webinar re: COVID-19

National Center for Transgender Equality John,I hope that you are doing well during these trying times. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been an unexpected turn of events for all of us, including those of us working at the National Center for …
See More from Mara Keisling, Executive Director
  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action · [email protected]
March 19, 2020 at 4:48 PM

Ask Governor Little to Veto Idaho's Trans Sports Ban

National Center for Transgender Equality     John, The Idaho legislature just became the first state in the country to pass a bill that bans transgender youth from participating in sports. When the world is paused during the coronavirus scare, we …
See More from Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action
  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action · [email protected]
March 19, 2020 at 4:48 PM

Ask Governor Little to Veto Idaho's Trans Sports Ban

National Center for Transgender Equality     John, The Idaho legislature just became the first state in the country to pass a bill that bans transgender youth from participating in sports. When the world is paused during the coronavirus scare, we …
See More from Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action
  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 10:01 PM

COVID-19 and Trans People

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, COVID-19, also referred to as novel coronavirus, is a new virus, and there is still much to learn about the severity of this outbreak. However, we know that transgender people and their families may …
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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 10:01 PM

COVID-19 and Trans People

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, COVID-19, also referred to as novel coronavirus, is a new virus, and there is still much to learn about the severity of this outbreak. However, we know that transgender people and their families may …
See More from Mara Keisling, Executive Director
  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
March 3, 2020 at 7:43 PM

Your vote counts, don't throw it away!

National Center for Transgender Equality John, The race for the White House is in full swing, and voting is underway across the country. Today, people in fourteen states will take to the polls and make their voices heard, and over 1,344 delegates…
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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
March 3, 2020 at 7:43 PM

Your vote counts, don't throw it away!

National Center for Transgender Equality John, The race for the White House is in full swing, and voting is underway across the country. Today, people in fourteen states will take to the polls and make their voices heard, and over 1,344 delegates…
See More from Mara Keisling, Executive Director
  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]
February 27, 2020 at 6:45 PM

Exciting news from Connecticut!

National Center for Transgender Equality       John,  We have great news coming out of Connecticut. The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles has removed the extra step of providing medical documentation to update gender markers on IDs, making …
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  Harper Jean Tobin, Policy Director · [email protected]
February 14, 2020 at 4:15 PM

Will you be our Valentine?

National Center for Transgender Equality View this message on our website. SHARE:     John  We’ll get to the mushy stuff later, but we wanted to take a minute to share with you what we’ve loved working on recently. Here are some quick highlights of what amazing thing…
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  Harper Jean Tobin, Policy Director · [email protected]
February 14, 2020 at 4:15 PM

Will you be our Valentine?

National Center for Transgender Equality View this message on our website. SHARE:     John  We’ll get to the mushy stuff later, but we wanted to take a minute to share with you what we’ve loved working on recently. Here are some quick highlights of what amazing thing…
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  Damon Hainline, NCTE Field Organizer · [email protected]
February 13, 2020 at 11:20 PM

Victory for Trans Youth in South Dakota

National Center for Transgender Equality     It has been a busy and rewarding couple of weeks here in South Dakota (despite the frigid weather we love so much!), so I want to share a quick update on what’s been going in South Dakota and the Nation…
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  Damon Hainline, NCTE Field Organizer · [email protected]
February 13, 2020 at 11:20 PM

Victory for Trans Youth in South Dakota

National Center for Transgender Equality     It has been a busy and rewarding couple of weeks here in South Dakota (despite the frigid weather we love so much!), so I want to share a quick update on what’s been going in South Dakota and the Nation…
See More from Damon Hainline, NCTE Field Organizer
  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action · [email protected]
February 12, 2020 at 6:02 PM

SOUND OFF: Reject Trump's Plan to Discriminate Against LGBTQ People

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, Once again, the Trump Administration is proposing new rules that would expand the ability for faith-based organizations to discriminate against transgender people under the guise of “religious freed…
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