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

November 2, 2020 at 5:37 PM

.FWD: Set your clocks back, and move your country forward!

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, Just in case Daylight Saving has left you discombobulated, we’re sending this email again to make sure you have everything you need to vote. Election Day is TOMORROW.You’re running out of time if you…

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

November 2, 2020 at 5:37 PM

.FWD: Set your clocks back, and move your country forward!

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, Just in case Daylight Saving has left you discombobulated, we’re sending this email again to make sure you have everything you need to vote. Election Day is TOMORROW.You’re running out of time if you…

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

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

October 31, 2020 at 9:28 PM

We've Got 70 Real Reasons to Vote

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, There are only 72 hours left until the country chooses our next President. And as we look back on the last four years, we know just how much is at stake in the final hours of this election. We kno…

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

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

October 31, 2020 at 9:28 PM

We've Got 70 Real Reasons to Vote

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, There are only 72 hours left until the country chooses our next President. And as we look back on the last four years, we know just how much is at stake in the final hours of this election. We kno…

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  NCTE Team · [email protected]

October 28, 2020 at 3:41 PM

NCTE is looking for people-persons to join our team, is one of them you?

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, Our community is changing, our needs are changing, and the challenges we face are changing. We are learning to adapt and finding new ways to face those challenges and fight the battles. The only …

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

October 27, 2020 at 4:38 PM

Let's help Joe and Kamala finish this race strong

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, Seven days is all we’ve got left until the polls close and the ballots get counted. Millions of us, more than ever before at this point, have already cast our votes, whether by mail or early voting i…

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

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

October 27, 2020 at 4:38 PM

Let's help Joe and Kamala finish this race strong

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, Seven days is all we’ve got left until the polls close and the ballots get counted. Millions of us, more than ever before at this point, have already cast our votes, whether by mail or early voting i…

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

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

October 23, 2020 at 10:06 PM

Not to be pushy, but do you have a voting plan?

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,   We are seeing record turnout already this election season, showing just how important this election is. There is so much on the line, and we can’t sit this one out. There is power in our collectiv…

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

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

October 23, 2020 at 10:06 PM

Not to be pushy, but do you have a voting plan?

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,   We are seeing record turnout already this election season, showing just how important this election is. There is so much on the line, and we can’t sit this one out. There is power in our collectiv…

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

  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

October 20, 2020 at 10:31 PM

Trans rights are on the ballot - and we have 14 Days!

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,   There are only two weeks left until the election ends. Millions of us have already gone to the polls in person, dropped our ballots off at ballot boxes, or put them in the mail. And, of course, th…

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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

October 20, 2020 at 10:31 PM

Trans rights are on the ballot - and we have 14 Days!

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,   There are only two weeks left until the election ends. Millions of us have already gone to the polls in person, dropped our ballots off at ballot boxes, or put them in the mail. And, of course, th…

See More from Mara Keisling, Executive Director

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

October 15, 2020 at 9:20 PM

Before Joe Biden takes the stage tonight, he has a special message for you

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,   Voters like you and I were supposed to have had the opportunity to hear from the two men who want to be our next president, but apparently having to use Zoom wasn’t good enough for one of them, e…

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

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

October 15, 2020 at 9:20 PM

Before Joe Biden takes the stage tonight, he has a special message for you

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,   Voters like you and I were supposed to have had the opportunity to hear from the two men who want to be our next president, but apparently having to use Zoom wasn’t good enough for one of them, e…

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

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

October 13, 2020 at 6:43 PM

Got a phone? Good, put it to work!

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, The most consequential election of our generation ends in exactly three weeks. That means we have 21 days to ensure Donald Trump is a one term president. We all know we can’t afford another four ye…

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

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

October 13, 2020 at 6:43 PM

Got a phone? Good, put it to work!

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, The most consequential election of our generation ends in exactly three weeks. That means we have 21 days to ensure Donald Trump is a one term president. We all know we can’t afford another four ye…

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

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

October 4, 2020 at 2:25 PM

Election Day is in 30 Days - But People Are Voting Now

National Center for Transgender Equality     John,   There may only be 30 days left until the election, but our work doesn’t stop on November 3. The day after Election Day, for us, will be a day to launch brand-new strategies for equality for our …

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

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

October 4, 2020 at 2:25 PM

Election Day is in 30 Days - But People Are Voting Now

National Center for Transgender Equality     John,   There may only be 30 days left until the election, but our work doesn’t stop on November 3. The day after Election Day, for us, will be a day to launch brand-new strategies for equality for our …

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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

October 1, 2020 at 12:07 AM

The quarter is ending, but our fight continues

National Center for Transgender Equality John, The months ahead will have their fair share of challenges to overcome, and we all have to come together to face them. We have, and will continue to be, steadfast in our commitment to protecting those i…

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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

October 1, 2020 at 12:07 AM

The quarter is ending, but our fight continues

National Center for Transgender Equality John, The months ahead will have their fair share of challenges to overcome, and we all have to come together to face them. We have, and will continue to be, steadfast in our commitment to protecting those i…

See More from Mara Keisling, Executive Director

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

September 29, 2020 at 7:30 PM

Tell the NCAA: Youth Sports is NO Place for Discrimination

National Center for Transgender Equality John, Transgender people are under attack, yet again. In late March, amidst a global pandemic, Idaho passed House Bill (HB) 500, which discriminates against transgender athletes by barring them from participa…

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

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

September 29, 2020 at 7:30 PM

Tell the NCAA: Youth Sports is NO Place for Discrimination

National Center for Transgender Equality John, Transgender people are under attack, yet again. In late March, amidst a global pandemic, Idaho passed House Bill (HB) 500, which discriminates against transgender athletes by barring them from participa…

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

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

September 22, 2020 at 8:09 PM

Are you registered John? Your VOTE is your VOICE!

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, We know you’ve been hearing a lot about the election recently, and it might be getting old, but we wouldn’t be reaching out if this wasn’t important. Today is National Voter Registration Day, and…

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

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

September 22, 2020 at 8:09 PM

Are you registered John? Your VOTE is your VOICE!

National Center for Transgender Equality   John, We know you’ve been hearing a lot about the election recently, and it might be getting old, but we wouldn’t be reaching out if this wasn’t important. Today is National Voter Registration Day, and…

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

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

September 21, 2020 at 5:47 PM

Time is running out, we need your help, John!

National Center for Transgender Equality       John,   There are only 24 more hours for the public to tell Donald Trump and the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) that #HousingSavesLives. Have you taken action yet? If not, visit …

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

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

September 21, 2020 at 5:47 PM

Time is running out, we need your help, John!

National Center for Transgender Equality       John,   There are only 24 more hours for the public to tell Donald Trump and the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) that #HousingSavesLives. Have you taken action yet? If not, visit …

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

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

September 17, 2020 at 9:48 PM

John, This Can't Wait. Housing Saves Lives

National Center for Transgender Equality       John,   We’re running out of time, and we need your help now. If you haven’t already, we need you to lend your voice to the fight against discrimination. Donald Trump and the Department of Housing &a…

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

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

September 17, 2020 at 9:48 PM

John, This Can't Wait. Housing Saves Lives

National Center for Transgender Equality       John,   We’re running out of time, and we need your help now. If you haven’t already, we need you to lend your voice to the fight against discrimination. Donald Trump and the Department of Housing &a…

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

  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 …

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

  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 …

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

  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 …

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

  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 …

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

  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…

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

  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…

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

  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 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…

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…

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

  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…

See More from Mara Keisling, Executive Director

  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…

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

  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…

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

  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…

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

  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…

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…

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…

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

  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…

See More from Mara Keisling, NCTE