Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

August 1, 2023 at 2:00 PM

August is Make A Will Month—here's why that matters

By creating your will, you’re not only creating an essential document—you’re protecting loved ones, your legacy, and your peace of mind. We know that lack of estate planning documentation is leveraged by institutions and individuals to further discriminate against queer and trans folks. We've partne…

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  Mickaela Bradford, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

June 26, 2023 at 5:14 PM

It’s time to finish what our transcestors started

We want to fund more safety for our communities. Dear community,It's time we say no to hate crime laws and demand more. In the true spirit of Pride month, we are honoring our transcestors with a series of visionary videos that we hope you will watch. In them, you will begin to see what it looks like…

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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

June 22, 2023 at 8:50 PM

Save the date for SPARK 2023 October 13th in San Francisco

Transgender Law Center's annual celebration and fundraiser - SPARK 2023 - Fri Oct 13th 6p-10p - San Francisco - In person at Terra Gallery - More to come TLC's Annual Celebration + Fundraiser October 13th 6p-10p In person at Terra Gallery511 Harrison Street | San Francisco .: MORE TO COME :. DO…

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  Mariah Moore, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

June 19, 2023 at 4:01 PM

This Pride, a different path towards justice

More policing doesn’t have to be the solution. Dear community,Let us be seen, nurtured, and held in the highest regard. Let us demand power and autonomy over our lives. Hate crime laws hold all of us back. But they don’t have to be our answer to rectifying harm. The future is bright and thriving. It…

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  Shelby Chestnut, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

June 12, 2023 at 5:04 PM

We're investing in each other this Pride.

Because we deserve more. Dear community, Let’s invest in community resourcing over policing! We deserve a future that honors the legacy of the beloved community members we’ve lost and finishes what they’ve started. In collaboration with IDEO, we’re excited to discuss what that future can be like. …

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  Mickaela Bradford, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

June 5, 2023 at 4:31 PM

This Pride, we keep us safe.

It’s time we say NO to hate crime laws and demand more. Dear community, This Pride, we are reimagining what a flourishing and resourced society looks like for trans folks. It’s time we say NO to hate crime laws and demand more. Trans people have the brilliance to keep each other safe. All hate crim…

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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

May 18, 2023 at 7:18 PM

We're suing in Texas

Transgender Law Center, ACLU, Lambda Legal to File Lawsuit Against New Law Banning Healthcare for Transgender Youth in Texas Transgender Law Center, ACLU, Lambda Legal to File Lawsuit Against New Law Banning Healthcare for Transgender Youth in Texas May 18, 2023 – Transgender Law Center, the America…

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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

April 19, 2023 at 1:59 PM

Together we raised $94K in just 2 weeks

Transgender Law Center's spring crowdfunder campaign ・ To our 47 fundraiser leads and 550+ #RootedInResilience spring crowdfunder donors, thank you. You came together with us—many of you connecting us with your friends, families, colleagues, and extended networks—to resource Transgender Law Center w…

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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

April 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Still not too late

Transgender Law Center's spring crowdfunder campaign • We’re hoping to cross that $100K finish line today alongside all our campaign fundraiser leads and campaign donors Image description: Banner graphic with magenta pink background, with TLC's round logo in top left corner, in red, yellow, and or…

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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

April 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM

1 day left and it’s not too late

Transgender Law Center's spring crowdfunder campaign • Over $83,000 has been raised collectively with our 40+ peer-to-peer fundraisers, which puts us less than $17K away from the finish line of our campaign ending tomorrow. Image description: Banner graphic with magenta pink background, with TLC's…

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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

April 7, 2023 at 1:59 PM

Campaign update + more

Transgender Law Center's 3rd annual spring crowdfunder campaign • Thanks to 35+ peer-to-peer fundraiser leads and 400 donors so far, we are over ⅓ of the way to our #RootedInResilience two-week campaign goal. Our spring crowdfunder campaign is an opportunity for supporters to come together with us t…

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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

April 4, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Our campaign is underway...

Transgender Law Center's 3rd annual spring crowdfunder campaign - Gratitude to our amazing peer-to-peer fundraiser leads and to everyone who has donated so far! Calling on more supporters to show up for our trans communities: Image description: Banner graphic with magenta pink background, with TLC…

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  Shelby Chestnut and Mickaela Bradford, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 3:03 PM

The wisdom of five trans leaders.

Put that in the time capsule. Happy Trans Day of Visibility! If you could make a time capsule capturing this moment in history for trans people, what would you put in it? What would you want people of the future to find when they discover it? Five brilliant trans leaders weigh on this question in ou…

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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

March 30, 2023 at 11:15 PM

Tomorrow: Trans Day of Visibility

Transgender Law Center's 3rd annual spring crowdfunder campaign - Image description: Banner graphic with magenta pink background, with TLC's round logo centered above stacked yellow text that reads "Rooted In Resilience" with orange and red flower graphics below text, and illustrations of dark gre…

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  Shelby Chestnut and Mickaela Bradford, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

March 29, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Trans people are a part of nature

"I am the daughter of nature." Hello again community,  We are bringing you part two of the series “Trans Time Capsule”. This second video brings us to the depths of the oceans, forests, fertile soil, mountains, and every living thing on our planet! Trans people are a part of our natural world. “Natu…

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  Shelby Chestnut and Mickaela Bradford, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

March 27, 2023 at 3:01 PM

A time capsule of trans wisdom

Building a legacy to leave behind. Dear community,  Welcome to the week leading up to Trans Day of Visibility! We have something very special to share with you today.We partnered with IDEO to create a series of videos highlighting the wisdom of our trans leaders. These leaders were asked to answer t…

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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

March 24, 2023 at 9:15 PM

In one week - join us for Rooted In Resilience!

Transgender Law Center's 3rd annual spring crowdfunder campaign - Image description: Banner graphic with magenta pink background, with TLC's round logo centered above stacked yellow text that reads "Rooted In Resilience" with orange and red flower graphics below text, and illustrations of dark gre…

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  Serena Daniari, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

March 21, 2023 at 5:14 PM

A splash of joy, from trans youth to you.

In case you need a reason to smile.   Dear community, From trans youth, to you: a beacon of hope and joy in these trying times. As we navigate this particularly difficult time to be a trans or nonbinary young person in the U.S., we have launched the Trans Yout…

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  Serena Daniari and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

March 14, 2023 at 3:26 PM

We’re boosting trans fundraisers to save lives.

Announcing the launch of FundMeFridays. Dear community,We believe that visibility has the power to save lives.  We are proud to announce the launch of our new digital initiative, FundMeFridays: a weekly initiative that will engage our community in conversation about mutual aid while encouraging peop…

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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

January 26, 2023 at 3:16 PM

A simple act of care

Dear friend,  Thanks to your ongoing support, we have been able to continue our urgent political, legal, and organizing work to bring our boldest visions of trans liberation to life. Your kindness and generosity are felt, and we want to help you make a lasting impact on your own life without openin…

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  Kris Hayashi and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Not too late

Before we close 2022, if you haven't already, I hope you'll consider making a donation in an amount that's significant to you, as an investment in our work to create a better world. Friends of TLC,   On behalf of all of us—our staff, board, clients, and community supported by our work—I want to th…

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  Kris Hayashi and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 3:01 PM

A few snapshots of 2022

As we close out 2022, we wanted to share just a few photo highlights from this past year. We hope you enjoy! If you haven't already, we hope you'll consider making a year-end gift before December 31st. As always, donations to Transgender Law Center are tax-deductible. This year we've made it easie…

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  Kris Hayashi and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

December 23, 2022 at 6:59 PM

Just some of what your support makes possible

Friends of TLC, thank you for all the ways you showed up this past year. With your support in 2022, we took on or continued litigation reflecting our focus on criminalization, prisons, healthcare access, and immigration—just a few of the clients we're representing include: Friends of TLC,   Thank …

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  Kris Hayashi and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

December 15, 2022 at 12:00 PM

We Win Together

WE WIN TOGETHER.                           The movement for trans liberation is about the way we depend on one another. It’s about our relationships of love, solidarity, and care, and the commitment to a better future for all of us. Thank you for being part of this movement.   If you’d like to cel…

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  Kris Hayashi and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

December 6, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Simplify & Supercharge your giving

Did you know?   If you are considering donating to TLC this holiday season, you can simplify and supercharge your giving by making a monthly gift. All our monthly donors automatically become members of our Trans Liberation Circle of sustaining donors. Join here! Why monthly?  TLC is embedded in gr…

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  Kris Hayashi and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 12:06 PM

#GivingTuesday & TLC’s 20th Birthday!

It’s finally here!  Today is #GivingTuesday and we are also celebrating TLC’s 20th birthday!  We have a special ask for you today to help sustain our community-driven work and shape our future. Will you consider a monthly gift today?  Monthly donors mean so much to all of us at TLC. In addition to…

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  Kris Hayashi and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

November 28, 2022 at 12:26 PM

One quick way to make a huge impact

Dear friend,Transgender Law Center is the largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people — and we need your continued support to advance our trans-led movement of liberation. Today, before GivingTuesday, I want to share a day that can significantly impact our …

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  Mariah Moore, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

November 20, 2022 at 1:00 PM

We honor our loved ones, today and forever.

On Trans Day of Remembrance, we build in their memory the world we deserve.   Dear community, We’re mourning alongside you on Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR), holding the memory of the trans family we’ve lost this year close to our hearts. For many of us, TDOR…

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  Kris Hayashi, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

November 16, 2022 at 7:45 PM

Make your year-end impact count today

      Dear friend, With the end of year approaching, we need your support to continue fulfilling Transgender Law Center's mission. And we want to make that as easy as possible. Did you know you can donate stock, and that it can help you save on your financ…

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  Kris Hayashi and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

October 27, 2022 at 10:15 PM

Thank you + SPARK total + more

Image description: Donato Fatuesi, SPARK 2022 emcee, and Mariah Moore, TLC Co-Deputy Director of Policy and Programs, speak with each other by video call during the SPARK virtual event October 13th. Donato is visible from the shoulders up, listening to Mariah and smiling slightly. She has dark bro…

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  Kris Hayashi and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

October 13, 2022 at 11:01 PM

Join us in ONE HOUR for SPARK 2022 live - details for access

SPARK 2022 Virtual Celebration 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, orange,…

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  Kris Hayashi and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

October 13, 2022 at 11:01 AM

We can't wait to celebrate with you TONIGHT

SPARK 2022 Virtual Celebration 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, orange…

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  Kris Hayashi and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

October 13, 2022 at 1:00 AM

Your SPARK livestream link for tomorrow + fundraising announcement

SPARK 2022 Virtual Celebration 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, orange, …

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  Kris Hayashi and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

October 11, 2022 at 8:31 PM

SPARK 2022 is Thursday!

SPARK 2022 Virtual Celebration 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, orange,…

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  Kris Hayashi and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

October 4, 2022 at 8:30 PM

All your SPARK details for next Thursday

SPARK 2022 Virtual Celebration 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, orange,…

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  Dale Melchert, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

October 3, 2022 at 7:20 PM

Take 5 minutes to Protect Trans Health!

Help Protect Trans Health get over the finish line!   Dear community, Thank you to everyone creating a better world alongside us with our #ProtectTransHealth campaign. If you have not yet submitted your comment, there is still time! Add your voice to the t…

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  Kris Hayashi and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

September 29, 2022 at 9:01 PM

It's not too late to get involved for SPARK 2022

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 seri…

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  Kris Hayashi and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]

September 22, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Your SPARK 2022 emcee, host committee, and more

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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  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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