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

September 10, 2020 at 7:41 PM

John, Request your Ballot TODAY!

National Center for Transgender Equality John, With 53 days until Election Day, we are teaming up with When We All Vote to remind you to make a plan to vote now. Today is Request Your Ballot Day, a national day of action to raise awareness and …

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

August 24, 2020 at 9:14 PM

We cannot afford four more years of the Discrimination Administration

National Center for Transgender Equality John, Tonight, the Republican National Convention will begin in Charlotte, NC and will culminate with the re-nomination of Donald Trump as GOP nominee on Thursday. Our country simply cannot afford another …

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

August 24, 2020 at 9:14 PM

We cannot afford four more years of the Discrimination Administration

National Center for Transgender Equality John, Tonight, the Republican National Convention will begin in Charlotte, NC and will culminate with the re-nomination of Donald Trump as GOP nominee on Thursday. Our country simply cannot afford another …

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

August 20, 2020 at 9:13 PM

We're fired up and ready for Joe!

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, Back in May, we did something we have never done before - we endorsed a candidate for president. We knew then that our decision was an easy one, because Joe Biden will be an ally in the White Hou…

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

August 20, 2020 at 9:13 PM

We're fired up and ready for Joe!

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, Back in May, we did something we have never done before - we endorsed a candidate for president. We knew then that our decision was an easy one, because Joe Biden will be an ally in the White Hou…

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

August 18, 2020 at 8:14 PM

We've had a major win, but the fight continues!

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, In a late night court ruling last night, a federal judge stopped a policy change just hours before going into effect that would have encouraged healthcare providers and insurance companies to den…

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

August 18, 2020 at 8:14 PM

We've had a major win, but the fight continues!

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, In a late night court ruling last night, a federal judge stopped a policy change just hours before going into effect that would have encouraged healthcare providers and insurance companies to den…

See More from Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action

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

August 17, 2020 at 11:03 PM

Tonight, the Democrats share their vision for the future

National Center for Transgender Equality     John, This is going to be a big week! For the first time ever, the nominating conventions for the presidency will be virtual. While it may look different this time around, the conventions are a time f…

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

August 17, 2020 at 11:03 PM

Tonight, the Democrats share their vision for the future

National Center for Transgender Equality     John, This is going to be a big week! For the first time ever, the nominating conventions for the presidency will be virtual. While it may look different this time around, the conventions are a time f…

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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

August 16, 2020 at 8:29 PM

Joe Biden will Transform the White House

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,   This election is likely the most important of our lifetimes, and we are not taking it lightly. We have to mobilize and use every resource at our hands to ensure that Joe Biden is the next Presiden…

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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

August 16, 2020 at 8:29 PM

Joe Biden will Transform the White House

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,   This election is likely the most important of our lifetimes, and we are not taking it lightly. We have to mobilize and use every resource at our hands to ensure that Joe Biden is the next Presiden…

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

August 14, 2020 at 9:38 PM

FWD: We've Passed a Grim Milestone

National Center for Transgender Equality John, This is too important not to share again. In the first seven months of 2020, we lost more trans siblings to violent murders and abuse than in all of 2019. Every single one of the 28 trans people whose…

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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

August 12, 2020 at 7:52 PM

We're ready for a Biden/Harris Administration!

National Center for Transgender Equality John, History was made yesterday. With his announcement that he chose Senator Kamala Harris as his vice presidential running mate, Joe Biden reassured our country that the future is bright. Not only is Sen…

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

August 10, 2020 at 6:40 PM

We've Passed a Grim Milestone

National Center for Transgender Equality John,    There is no easy way to say this, so we’ll just come right out -- our community is facing an epidemic of violent murders that has alarmingly increased in recent months, especially against transgender…

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

August 10, 2020 at 6:40 PM

We've Passed a Grim Milestone

National Center for Transgender Equality John,    There is no easy way to say this, so we’ll just come right out -- our community is facing an epidemic of violent murders that has alarmingly increased in recent months, especially against transgender…

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

August 8, 2020 at 4:46 PM

US Women's Soccer star Lori Lindsey calls on NCAA to support trans youth

National Center for Transgender Equality John, With so much uncertainty about the new school year, we should be making things easier for youth, not harder. Getting young people into a routine that supports their learning and growth is imperative du…

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

August 5, 2020 at 8:27 PM

We Can't Forget, Everyone Counts

National Center for Transgender Equality John, We’ve come to expect the unexpected from Donald Trump and his discrimination administration, but even we are surprised by his latest move. Now, during the biggest public health crisis we have faced in…

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

August 5, 2020 at 8:27 PM

We Can't Forget, Everyone Counts

National Center for Transgender Equality John, We’ve come to expect the unexpected from Donald Trump and his discrimination administration, but even we are surprised by his latest move. Now, during the biggest public health crisis we have faced in…

See More from Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action

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

July 27, 2020 at 9:08 PM

Re: Tell HUD #HousingSavesLives

John, I wanted to make sure you saw this email from our Executive Director, Mara. Last week, the Trump administration unleashed yet another inhumane attack on trans people, announcing their intention to remove protections from the Equal Access Rule that would keep trans people from losing thei…

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

July 27, 2020 at 9:08 PM

Re: Tell HUD #HousingSavesLives

John, I wanted to make sure you saw this email from our Executive Director, Mara. Last week, the Trump administration unleashed yet another inhumane attack on trans people, announcing their intention to remove protections from the Equal Access Rule that would keep trans people from losing thei…

See More from Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action

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

July 26, 2020 at 3:50 PM

It's official we are just 100 days away from one of the most critical elections of our lifetime

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, There are only 100 days left until one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime. The first step to making your voice heard is registering to vote. That’s why over the next 100 days, we wa…

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  Mara Keisling, NCTE · [email protected]

July 24, 2020 at 5:59 PM

Tell HUD #HousingSavesLives

National Center for Transgender Equality   In an almost unbelievable move during a global public health crisis, the Trump administration is yet again setting its sights on gutting protections for our trans siblings. This time, they are looking to r…

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

July 22, 2020 at 2:43 PM

Celebrating National Youth Sports Day and Transgender Athletes

National Center for Transgender Equality John, Today, we are taking part in National Youth Sports Day, a day that brings awareness to the physical and mental health benefits that sports bring to young people’s lives across the country. On this Na…

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

July 22, 2020 at 2:43 PM

Celebrating National Youth Sports Day and Transgender Athletes

National Center for Transgender Equality John, Today, we are taking part in National Youth Sports Day, a day that brings awareness to the physical and mental health benefits that sports bring to young people’s lives across the country. On this Na…

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  NCTE Team · [email protected]

July 7, 2020 at 3:34 PM

NCTE is looking for change-makers to join our team, is that you?

National Center for Transgender Equality      The year ahead of us will be one of the most challenging for our country and for our communities. We must engage smartly and strongly to shape the future for transgender people across our country. Our c…

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  NCTE Team · [email protected]

July 7, 2020 at 3:34 PM

NCTE is looking for change-makers to join our team, is that you?

National Center for Transgender Equality      The year ahead of us will be one of the most challenging for our country and for our communities. We must engage smartly and strongly to shape the future for transgender people across our country. Our c…

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  Mara Keisling, NCTE · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 11:33 PM

There's still time, show your pride on #GivingOUTDay

National Center for Transgender Equality   Dear John, I know it’s late, but this is important. Today is the only national day of giving for the LGBTQ community, and we need your help. As we navigate this rough time, we see more and more how the mos…

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  Mara Keisling, NCTE · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 3:14 PM

Show your Pride this #GiveOUTDay

National Center for Transgender Equality   Dear John, Did you see my email last night? Today is Give OUT Day, and we’re showing our Pride by remembering what makes our community so great; our love, determination, and commitment to a legacy that ser…

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  Mara Keisling, NCTE · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 3:14 PM

Show your Pride this #GiveOUTDay

National Center for Transgender Equality   Dear John, Did you see my email last night? Today is Give OUT Day, and we’re showing our Pride by remembering what makes our community so great; our love, determination, and commitment to a legacy that ser…

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  Mara Keisling, NCTE · [email protected]

June 29, 2020 at 10:14 PM

Help us make this Give OUT Day the biggest yet!

National Center for Transgender Equality   Dear John, Pride might feel a little bit different this year since we can’t get together in person to celebrate. But, Pride hasn’t been canceled, it’s just taking a new form this year! When NCTE was founde…

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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

June 29, 2020 at 5:54 PM

Virtual Event: Help NCTE register voters in your community

National Center for Transgender Equality John, November 3, 2020 is one of the most consequential dates of this year. On that day, as a country, we will decide who will be the next President. This is an enormous decision, and one that no American sho…

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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

June 29, 2020 at 5:54 PM

Virtual Event: Help NCTE register voters in your community

National Center for Transgender Equality John, November 3, 2020 is one of the most consequential dates of this year. On that day, as a country, we will decide who will be the next President. This is an enormous decision, and one that no American sho…

See More from Mara Keisling, Executive Director

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

June 25, 2020 at 12:20 AM

Combatting the gun violence epidemic in the LGBTQ community

National Center for Transgender Equality John, There are some conversations that are difficult but necessary to have. We have them every single day, and are better for them. While our country is starting to talk critically and thoughtfully about rac…

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

June 25, 2020 at 12:20 AM

Combatting the gun violence epidemic in the LGBTQ community

National Center for Transgender Equality John, There are some conversations that are difficult but necessary to have. We have them every single day, and are better for them. While our country is starting to talk critically and thoughtfully about rac…

See More from Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action

  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

June 15, 2020 at 4:11 PM

Supreme Court Confirms: LGBTQ Discrimination Illegal Nationwide!

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, In this moment of the national COVID-19 health crisis and vitally important nationwide demonstrations in support of Black lives and against systemic racism, it’s heartening to have good news from the…

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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

June 15, 2020 at 4:11 PM

Supreme Court Confirms: LGBTQ Discrimination Illegal Nationwide!

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, In this moment of the national COVID-19 health crisis and vitally important nationwide demonstrations in support of Black lives and against systemic racism, it’s heartening to have good news from the…

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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

June 14, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Fight Trans Healthcare Setback

National Center for Transgender Equality John,A couple of days ago, I emailed you about taking action against the gutting of Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). If you didn't see it, you have still no doubt heard by now that the Trump a…

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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

June 14, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Fight Trans Healthcare Setback

National Center for Transgender Equality John,A couple of days ago, I emailed you about taking action against the gutting of Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). If you didn't see it, you have still no doubt heard by now that the Trump a…

See More from Mara Keisling, Executive Director

  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 …

See More from Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action

  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…

See More from Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director

  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 …

See More from Mara Keisling, Executive Director