Dale Melchert, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

September 21, 2022 at 2:00 PM

We can create the future we deserve

We all deserve doctors who believe, care, and listen to us.   Dear community, We all know what it feels like to have doctors who believe us. Providers who listen and care change the way we navigate healthcare. Recently, the Biden Administration reversed a …

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  Kris Hayashi and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

September 15, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Don't miss out - more ways to be part of SPARK

SPARK 2022 Virtual Celebration on Thursday, October 13th 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern Image description: Banner graphic reads “SPARK” “Transgender Law Center 20 Years” and “Save the Date! Thursday, October 13, 2022” in white and yellow sans serif lettering on a dark green background with a pink, oran…

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  Kris Hayashi and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

September 8, 2022 at 4:46 PM

[Link Correction] Get ready for virtual SPARK October 13th - free registration, sponsorship opportunities, and more

Thank you to everyone so far who has registered, donated, sponsored, and is helping us spread the word about SPARK 2022 Image description: Banner reads “SPARK” “Transgender Law Center 20 Years” and “Save the Date! Thursday, October 13, 2022” in white and yellow sans serif lettering on a dark green …

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  Kris Hayashi and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

September 8, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Get ready for virtual SPARK October 13th - free registration, sponsorship opportunities, and more

Thank you to everyone so far who has registered, donated, sponsored, and is helping us spread the word about SPARK 2022 Image description: Banner reads “SPARK” “Transgender Law Center 20 Years” and “Save the Date! Thursday, October 13, 2022” in white and yellow sans serif lettering on a dark green …

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  Dale Melchert, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

August 25, 2022 at 12:00 PM

We deserve care without fear.

We can create a world where being healthy is just the beginning.   Dear John, No matter where we come from or what we look like, we all deserve to see our doctor without fear. All of our families should have the resources to be well and thrive, whether we’…

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  Kris Hayashi and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

July 22, 2022 at 12:41 AM

Save the Date for SPARK 2022 October 13th

Join us for SPARK, celebrating the ways we rise up together, and for each other Image description: a banner reads “SPARK” “Transgender Law Center 20 Years” and “Save the Date! Thursday, October 13, 2022” in white and yellow sans serif lettering on a dark green background with a pink, orange, and wh…

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  Kris Hayashi · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 1:58 PM

Ready, set, VOTE! It’s the last day!

Image description: Members of TLC's national coalition raise their fists, some holding flowers, as they chant together on an indoor stage during the January 2020 presentation of the Trans Agenda for Liberation.Dear John,  It’s the last day to vote for TLC! We’ve been nominated by CREDO to receiv…

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  Kris Hayashi · [email protected]

June 23, 2022 at 11:01 AM

This Pride, get out the vote for TLC

Image description: A circle of participants in TLC’s Black Trans Circles program hold hands with arms raised during a 2018 gathering, standing together in the courtyard of a brick building in daylight. Dear John,   We’ve been nominated by CREDO to receive a share of a $150,000 grant! This Pride se…

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  Kris Hayashi · [email protected]

June 21, 2022 at 11:18 PM

This type of donation is like an extra gift

This Pride, we are reminded of the importance of joining together to shape our future.   Click the preview image above to watch our video with built-in closed captions John,    This Pride, we are reminded of the importance of joining together to shape our future.   For TLC, the collective generosi…

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

June 7, 2022 at 11:31 AM

An important step to take this summer

      Dear friend, Your support continues to help us build a world where people of all races and backgrounds, and of all gender identities, can thrive. From our advocacy and litigation victories, to our organizing and movement-building programs, your suppo…

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

May 19, 2022 at 11:01 AM

Create a sustainable future with TLC

      Dear John, No matter who we are or what we look like, we all deserve to feel safe and secure about our future. Transgender Law Center is thinking about all of the ways we can keep our organization secure far into the future. We are resharing this fre…

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  Kris and team at Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

April 26, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Announcing TLC’s new Board Chair, Vice Chair, and more

 Announcing Imara Jones as Board Chair Image description: Imara, visible from the waist up, in front of a light blue background, looking at the camera and smiling. She has medium brown skin and wears red lipstick, with dark hair worn in long braids. She has her fingers interlaced in front of her wa…

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  Kris Hayashi | Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

April 18, 2022 at 6:01 PM

It's not too late! Still time to double your gift

  Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who fundraised and donated to our  #RootedInResilience fundraising campaign in the last two weeks. Your commitment to TLC and to the Transgender Education Network of Texas means so much to all of us. Our matc…

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  Kris Hayashi and Emmett Schelling · [email protected]

April 15, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Last chance to give!

  Thank you for answering the call to show up and support our trans communities, in Texas and across the country. Today is the last official day of our #RootedInResilience fundraising campaign. Our matching challenge is still on through the end of today,…

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  Kris Hayashi | Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

April 14, 2022 at 11:00 AM

BREAKING: We're suing Alabama. Help support TLC in this fight.

  We show up for trans youth. This week, Alabama passed a felony ban on gender-affirming care for transgender adolescents. We are suing – along with the ACLU, the ACLU of Alabama, Lambda Legal, and Cooley LLP. Here's what our Legal Director Lynly Egyes h…

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  Kris Hayashi | Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

April 8, 2022 at 11:01 AM

Give today and your gift will be DOUBLED!

  Exciting news! We are halfway through our #RootedInResilience fundraising campaign and we have already raised over $76,000 from over 200 friends to keep trans people alive, thriving, and fighting for liberation. All proceeds go to TLC and Transgender E…

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  Kris Hayashi | Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

April 5, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Now is the time. Join us.

  Through April 15th. In these times, we continue to hold ourselves and our communities with love and support. We know the antidote to attacks from far-right forces and hateful rhetoric is solidarity and working together. That's why we always have the ba…

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  Mariah Moore, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 1:47 PM

Our lineage this Trans Day of Visibility

We love you, today and every day.   To our beautiful community, It’s our turn. It’s time for us to show up big. We’re recommitting to the Trans Agenda for Liberation, alongside our community and an abundance of dedicated allies. Join us by pledging your s…

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  Kris Hayashi · [email protected]

March 30, 2022 at 5:31 PM

Tomorrow: Trans Day of Visibility

  Dear friend, Our movement family at Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT) is holding it down on the ground, fighting continued attacks against trans children and their families. Despite these uncertain, exhausting times, TENT inspires us to sta…

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  Kris Hayashi and Emmett Schelling · [email protected]

March 24, 2022 at 1:00 PM

In one week! – join us to support trans folks in TX and beyond

  Dear friend, We are sending infinite love to trans youth and their families in Texas and across the country. Today I'm writing to you with Emmett Schelling, the Executive Director of Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT). For Trans Day of Visib…

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

January 27, 2022 at 2:00 PM

A New Year's resource for you

      Dear friend of TLC, We know the beginning of the year is often a time of setting new intentions and making plans. In that spirit, Transgender Law Center wants to offer a reminder of a simple way you can start the new year off that supports you, your …

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

January 20, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Help with your New Year's resolution

      Dear friend of TLC, Happy New Year! At Transgender Law Center this month, we are taking extra time to reflect on our 2022 plans, goals, and visions for trans liberation and community care. I imagine you might be taking time right now to pause and pla…

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 2:03 PM

It's not too late – invest in Trans Brilliance. Power. Joy.

    Dear friend, Your support and solidarity mean so much to all of us at TLC. On behalf of the staff and board, I'm sending you warm wishes as we enter the new year. We hope 2022 brings all of us closer to the world we deserve. I am asking you to make a …

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  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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  Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

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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  Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

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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  Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

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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  Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

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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  Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

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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  Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

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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  Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

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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  Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

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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  Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

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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