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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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  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 …

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  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 …

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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 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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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 …

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  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 …

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  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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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  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…

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  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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  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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  Jessica Hanson, South Dakota Parent · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 6:36 PM

They Are Attacking Our Kids - My Kid

National Center for Transgender Equality Dear John,As 2020 gets started, we know there are many fights ahead of us to protect the transgender community, especially trans youth. The new legislative session has just begun in South Dakota and in other…

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  Jessica Hanson, South Dakota Parent · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 6:36 PM

They Are Attacking Our Kids - My Kid

National Center for Transgender Equality Dear John,As 2020 gets started, we know there are many fights ahead of us to protect the transgender community, especially trans youth. The new legislative session has just begun in South Dakota and in other…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director of Policy & Action · [email protected]

January 16, 2020 at 5:19 PM

This can't wait John

National Center for Transgender Equality John,This is urgent.There is a bill on the floor in the state capital here in South Dakota that aims to criminalize medical care for transgender youth, and the extremists behind it are moving fast to g…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director of Policy & Action · [email protected]

January 16, 2020 at 5:19 PM

This can't wait John

National Center for Transgender Equality John,This is urgent.There is a bill on the floor in the state capital here in South Dakota that aims to criminalize medical care for transgender youth, and the extremists behind it are moving fast to g…

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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 4:33 PM

Last chance to support us in 2019!

National Center for Transgender Equality John,We are only hours from welcoming a new year, a new decade, and a new opportunity to fight for the rights of the transgender community.The freshness of 2020 presents so many ways to get involved, but y…

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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

December 28, 2019 at 2:03 PM

We have big plans for 2020, will you join us?

National Center for Transgender Equality John,2019 was a banner year.We provided every member of the U.S. Congress a trans flag for Trans Day of Visibility—and many hung them at the entrance to their offices. We helped change at least 15 state po…

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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

December 23, 2019 at 7:03 PM

2019 was transformative, but the fight continues

National Center for Transgender Equality John,There has been no lack of newsworthy events in 2019. Some good, several hard, and too many heartbreaking. Through it all, we have relied on each other to stay strong and continue the fight.We know the…

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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

December 23, 2019 at 7:03 PM

2019 was transformative, but the fight continues

National Center for Transgender Equality John,There has been no lack of newsworthy events in 2019. Some good, several hard, and too many heartbreaking. Through it all, we have relied on each other to stay strong and continue the fight.We know the…

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  Mara Keisling, NCTE Executive Director · [email protected]

December 20, 2019 at 5:49 PM

About Last Night's Debate

National Center for Transgender Equality John,The NCTE Action Fund has been calling for the Democratic debate moderators to ask a question about transgender rights, and last night, they did just that. It was the first time this has ever happened …

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  Mara Keisling, NCTE Executive Director · [email protected]

December 20, 2019 at 5:49 PM

About Last Night's Debate

National Center for Transgender Equality John,The NCTE Action Fund has been calling for the Democratic debate moderators to ask a question about transgender rights, and last night, they did just that. It was the first time this has ever happened …

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  Mara Keisling, NCTE · [email protected]

December 18, 2019 at 11:48 PM

Trans discrimination is alive and well

National Center for Transgender Equality John,Under current Virginia law, transgender people still don’t have explicit protections against discrimination when trying to find new employment, housing, and even in public spaces. This means that they …

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