Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 2:02 PM

We can't do it alone.

      We know where we are headed – towards racial justice, disability justice, and trans liberation. We also know we can't do it alone – this work requires all of us. That's why I'm writing to you today. I hope you will join us and invest in trans brilli…

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

December 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Invest in Trans Brilliance. Power. Joy.

      Dear friend, You're an important part of TLC's circle, and I'm writing first to say thank you. I am inspired and energized every time I see the way you and so many others invest in our trans and gender nonconforming communities. I am writing today a…

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

December 7, 2021 at 8:31 PM

[VIDEO] We are transforming the world - join us!

      Dear friend, In times like these, we rely on each other more than ever. I hope you will give generously today to help us build power, together, in community. How does TLC build power? Uplifting brilliant trans leaders, especially Black trans women a…

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 3:03 PM

Giving Tuesday / World AIDS Day is tomorrow

    Today is #GivingTuesday, and tomorrow, we recognize World AIDS Day. We hope you'll join us in celebrating by making a gift to support trans movements for liberation. Your gift honors and sustains brilliant, powerful, joyful, and visionary trans leader…

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  Xoai Pham, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

November 20, 2021 at 6:38 PM

With love, from TLC 💌

Take care today.   Dear TLC family, We are holding you close on this Trans Day of Remembrance, a day that can be difficult to get through for many of us. The pandemic and the ongoing anti-Black violence has only created more precarious conditions for our …

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  Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

October 18, 2021 at 6:17 PM

You made SPARK sparkle!

    Image Description: Screengrab of our two emcees, Joshua and Basit, against a frame of SPARK color-spray pattern. Between them is an ASL interpreter, mid-sign. Joshua has long wavy black hair and brown skin, and is sitting in front of a glass window ov…

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October 14, 2021 at 11:04 PM

Join us for SPARK in ONE HOUR HERE

      See you at SPARK!   Tune in on our Youtube Channel or on our SPARK page in just one hour, at 5 PM Pacific / 8 PM Eastern. Accessibility: all audio will be captioned and have ASL interpretation. Spanish language interpretation will be available by ph…

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October 14, 2021 at 1:02 PM

SPARK is tonight! 10/14 @ 5 PM PDT / 8 PM EDT

      The wait is over, SPARK is tonight! Gather your people and join us in community on our Youtube Channel or on our SPARK page at 5 PM Pacific / 8 PM Eastern. Accessibility: all audio will be captioned and have ASL interpretation. Spanish language inte…

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October 13, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Special cameos at SPARK TOMORROW!

      SPARK is tomorrow! Announcing special appearances by Laverne Cox, Katie Couric, and more... Image description: Close-up portrait photo of Laverne Cox. Laverne is a Black woman with medium-browk skin, brown eyes, and long, wavy, light-brown ha…

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October 12, 2021 at 1:01 PM

ALL your SPARK details

      We are so excited to see you soon at SPARK! Read on for all your SPARK details. Thursday, October 14th 5 PM PDT / 8 PM EDT 100% virtual, free, and open to all Register today and get the link to join this moving event. You can also watch here on the …

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October 7, 2021 at 8:35 PM

SPARK is ONE WEEK AWAY – meet our emcees!

      We are looking forward to being together with you (virtually) in just one week! We hope you will extend your support by donating or becoming a sponsor. SPARK is Thursday, October 14th, 2021 5 PM PDT / 8 PM EDT 100% virtual, free, and open to all Acc…

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September 30, 2021 at 2:03 PM

See you at SPARK in 2 weeks!

      SPARK, our largest annual celebration, is just two weeks away! Have you registered yet? SPARK is Thursday, October 14th, 2021 5 PM PDT / 8 PM EDT 100% virtual, free, and open to all Accessibility: all audio will be captioned and have ASL interpretat…

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September 23, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Don't miss out – be a part of SPARK

      Our thanks to everyone who has already given with such generosity for SPARK, our largest annual celebration supporting all of TLC's work for justice. Thank you to the organizations, individuals, families, and businesses generously supporting. Thank …

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September 16, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Get ready for SPARK!

      We are one month from SPARK! On October 14th, our community will come together to celebrate the ways we unapologetically build power for transgender and gender nonconforming people. Join us!   SPARK Virtual Celebration Thursday, October 14th, 2021 5…

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August 19, 2021 at 5:28 PM

A resource to support your community

      Dear John, It's been a tumultuous year. We thank you for showing up in solidarity and support for one another. You have been integral to building a thriving future for our trans communities. I want to share a helpful resource to support the future of…

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

July 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM

John – you're invited to SPARK, October 14th!

      Dear John, You're invited! Please join us for SPARK, celebrating the ways we are rising up together, and for each other. SPARK Virtual Celebration Thursday, October 14th, 2021 5PM PDT / 8PM EDT This event is free. Please register, for exclusive even…

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  Gia Loving, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

June 24, 2021 at 6:26 PM

No Pride Without Trans Youth

Let's celebrate, and recommit to fighting against anti-trans legislation.   Dear John, Trans youth have been left with the challenge of how to celebrate Pride when there is so much heinous legislation directed towards us. This year has set a record for th…

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  Xoai Pham, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

June 14, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Pride requires action.

End trans detention.   Dear John, The first Pride rally, on the anniversary of the Stonewall rebellion, was a protest for incarcerated LGBTQ people. We are carrying forward the legacy of Pride by demanding the Biden-Harris administration end trans detentio…

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  Kris Hayashi | Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

April 30, 2021 at 11:00 AM

Ready, Set, VOTE! It's the last day!

    Dear John, It's the last day to vote for TLC! We've been nominated by CREDO Mobile to receive a share of a $150,000 grant. Every vote counts – thank you for taking the time to support trans leadership and liberation. Help us win! 3 Easy Steps: Go v…

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  Kris Hayashi | Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

April 23, 2021 at 11:00 AM

Get Out The Vote for TLC

    Dear John, We've been nominated by CREDO Mobile to receive a share of a $150,000 grant! Can I ask you take a minute – maybe less! – to cast your vote for TLC and support trans liberation? Help us win! 3 Easy Steps: Go vote! (Voting is open until Ap…

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  Kris Hayashi | Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

April 15, 2021 at 11:00 AM

Last chance to give!

  Thank you for answering the call to show up and support our trans communities. Today is the last official day of our #RootedInResilience online fundraising campaign. Our matching challenge is still on through the end of today, so if you've been waiting…

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  Kris Hayashi | Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

April 14, 2021 at 11:00 AM

Double your gift & help us cross the finish line!

  Dear John, It's not too late! Our #RootedInResilience online fundraising campaign ends tomorrow and we need your help to cross the finish line! We have raised over $63,000 from over 450 friends of TLC. With your help, we can get to $100,000. And right …

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  Kris Hayashi | Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

April 8, 2021 at 11:00 AM

John – give today and your gift will be DOUBLED!

  Dear John, We are halfway through our #RootedInResilience online fundraising campaign and we have already raised over $20,000 from nearly 200 friends of TLC! Thank you, thank you, thank you! If you haven't made a gift yet, now is a great time. All dona…

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  Kris Hayashi | Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

April 5, 2021 at 8:00 PM

ICYMI: John will you join TLC in #RootedInResilience?

  Dear John, Now through April 15th. We are a few days into our 2-week #RootedInResilience online fundraising campaign to collectively raise $100,000 for trans and gender nonconforming communities. It's not too late to join us! Here's what you can do: C…

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  Kris Hayashi | Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

April 1, 2021 at 11:00 AM

#RootedInResilience starts TODAY!

  Dear John, We believe that the perfect time to support trans liberation led by powerful trans leaders is NOW. We are kicking off our 2-week #RootedInResilience online fundraising campaign TODAY, and we're inviting you to join us! Create your fundraisin…

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  Kris Hayashi | Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

March 26, 2021 at 11:00 AM

John – join us for #RootedInResilience

  Dear John, We are ready for this. We are #RootedInResilience. 2 weeks Thursday, April 1st through Thursday, April 15th We are calling on you to show up and support our trans communities that are #RootedInResilience. Join us in our work to lift up the b…

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  Zee Mendez, TRUTH Youth Council Member · [email protected]

February 11, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Trans love is in the atmosphere

  Happy Valentine's Day (soon), John! We don't believe in consumerist scams, but we do believe in trans love. This Valentine's Day, we especially want to celebrate the trans young people who have been fiercely leading all kinds of movements – from trans l…

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  Xoai Pham, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

January 28, 2021 at 12:00 PM

The Day is Here—The Trans Agenda for Liberation

Many years in the making.   Dear John, We are ecstatic and emotional. The Trans Agenda for Liberation has been fully unveiled today. All five pillars are live on our website right now!  The Trans Agenda for Liberation is birthed through the labor of many g…

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Make your gift now for Trans Brilliance. Power. Joy.

      Dear John, On behalf of the staff and board of Transgender Law Center, we're sending you warm greetings and hope on the eve of the new year. You are a beloved member of our family, and we hope the new year brings you joy, community, and peace. Your …

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 2:01 PM

[PICS] Look back + ahead with us

      Dear John, This year truly showed us that trans Brilliance. Power. Joy exists always. Across time and place. In new virtual spaces we've created together. Everywhere we are, and everywhere we gather. If you haven't already, please support TLC as we …

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

December 22, 2020 at 2:02 PM

Trans Brilliance. Power. Joy. is Our Future

      Dear John, This year, as we move through grief and pain, we find strength in the brilliance, power, and joy of trans and gender nonconforming people who lead us all to liberation. Together, we continue to fight for justice at every turn, using the T…

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  Mariah Moore, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

December 15, 2020 at 2:00 PM

[VIDEO] Brilliance. Power. Joy. in 2020 and beyond

      Dear John, For the trans community, we have had to fight even harder this year for unfettered access to the things we all need: affordable housing, equitable healthcare, disability justice, and to be with our loved ones regardless of immigration sta…

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  Xoai Pham, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

December 11, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Another (cute) way to spread love for the Trans Agenda

      As part of TLC's Brilliance. Power. Joy. fundraising campaign, we're excited to now offer another way to support the movement for trans lives. Give yourself or someone a unique gift with our cute and comfy Trans Agenda for Liberation t-shirts and ta…

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

December 8, 2020 at 5:46 PM

Support Trans Brilliance. Power. Joy. w/ a monthly gift

      Dear John, We're sending deep gratitude to all of you who have given to our Brilliance. Power. Joy. campaign to resource our Trans Agenda for Liberation, a community-led guide towards the world we all deserve. We appreciate you! If you haven't alrea…

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Two reasons to celebrate trans people today

      Dear John, Today is World AIDS Day and #GivingTuesday, another opportunity for us to celebrate trans people who have the brilliance, power, and joy to create a future where we all survive and thrive. Make a gift today to honor those who fight for ju…

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

November 30, 2020 at 11:53 PM

Trans people hold Brilliance. Power. Joy.

      Dear John, TLC will always keep fighting for all people's liberation. Will you join us? Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday and World AIDS Day, and today we launch our Brilliance. Power. Joy. fundraising campaign to resource our Trans Agenda for Liberation, …

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

November 6, 2020 at 5:00 PM

The path to liberation is clear

      We are ready for this. TLC shows up – and we win. This year alone, we have met the challenges, grief, and needs posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the uprisings in response to the murders of Black people, and the onslaught of discriminatory policies of…

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  Mariah Moore, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

November 5, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Let's have each other's backs

Spread these necessary resources to your community.   Dear John, As trans and gender nonconforming people, we have never depended on any president or the courts to give us what we deserve. However, we pause to take a collective breath and hold space for th…

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 9:02 PM

Just checking in

How are you doing?   Dear John, How are you? What's on your heart right now?  This time is heavy. We're here to carry the weight with you. It can be easy to forget that our collective strength and creativity go beyond Election Day. Our commitment to one an…

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  Mariah Moore, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

October 30, 2020 at 12:01 PM

I love you. It's true. 💌

I love trans people laughing. I love trans people whole and nourished.   Dear John, I love trans people laughing. I love trans people whole and nourished. I love when trans people recognize their own divinity. To every trans person reading this, I love YOU…

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  Mickaela B, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

October 21, 2020 at 1:00 PM

LAUNCHING: Home is where love lives

We demand our right to a home not only be respected but cherished.   Dear John, A beloved home is not just a physical shelter. It's the place that love lives. It's our connection to our people, land, and ancestors.  We're thrilled to launch the second pill…

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

October 19, 2020 at 8:02 PM

SPARK sparkled because of you!

      SPARK was incredible! Thank you to all those who watched on Friday from across the U.S. and around the world. If you weren't able to join us, or you want to experience SPARK again, you can watch on Youtube here or make your gift here. At SPARK we ce…

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

October 14, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Be in Community at SPARK this Friday!

      Being together in community is a powerful antidote to these difficult and painful times. At SPARK this Friday, October 16th at 5 PM Pacific/ 8 PM Eastern, log on to share digital space with friends and family of the Transgender Law Center. We will l…

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

October 5, 2020 at 7:00 PM

What to expect at SPARK on 10/16

      We know that these are heavy and difficult times for us all. Our amazing staff have been hard at work on our blueprint towards a brighter future, the Trans Agenda for Liberation. In the midst of this uncertainty, we offer you an opportunity to share…

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

September 25, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Will you join us for SPARK on Friday October 16th?

      2020 has been a very hard year for all of us, especially for trans people who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color. We have relied on the wisdom and experiences of leaders who have come before us to sustain us as we navigate the COVID-19 pande…

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

September 14, 2020 at 9:35 PM

Will you join us for SPARK on Friday October 16th?

      We are about a month from SPARK, our largest annual gathering, and during these challenging times, Transgender Law Center is proud to continue our legacy of 18 years doing what it takes to keep transgender and gender nonconforming people alive, thri…

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

August 14, 2020 at 1:00 PM

An unprecedented gift to the trans liberation movement

      Dear John, When Transgender Law Center and a national coalition comprised primarily of Black, indigenous, and migrant trans, nonbinary and gender nonconforming leaders launched the Trans Agenda for Liberation in March, we knew it had to speak to the…

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  Ash Stephens, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

August 6, 2020 at 6:50 PM

Show up for our trans family experiencing homelessness

This is how the Trump administration cuts our lives short.   Dear John, A home is where we find safety. It’s where we feed and nourish our bodies. It’s where we share meals with our families. It’s where we lay our heads and rest at night. The sad truth is…

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

June 15, 2020 at 5:21 PM

Pause and celebrate this victory, John

This SCOTUS decision is won through decades of work by Black trans ancestors.   Dear John, Today, Transgender Law Center paused to celebrate the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) decision that denies employers the right to fire LGBTQ employees based on their se…

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

June 12, 2020 at 10:25 PM

Now more than ever, we protect trans health.

The government chose to release this anti-trans rule on a day of mourning.   Dear John, Accessing healthcare in the face of regular harassment and discrimination by doctors and insurers is painful and discouraging. Today’s new rule from the Trump Administ…

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