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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE)

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Fighting for legal and political rights of trans people in America. Linktree: linktr.ee/transequality

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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Six major hospitals will end gender-affirming care programs for youth patients after months of intimidation from Trump, setting a worrying precedent for *any* healthcare he doesn't like. Politicians need to stay OUT of our medical care. apnews.com/article/tran...
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What to know about hospital deals with the Trump administration to avoid treating transgender minors
At least six hospitals have reached agreements with President Donald Trump's administration to stop offering gender-affirming treatment for transgender minors.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey: "The demonization of the trans community requires political leaders to stand up and to protect them against the unconscionable attacks." 👏 19thnews.org/2026/08/ed-m...
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This 80-year-old senator isn’t backing off his support for trans rights
As his party wavers on its full backing of transgender rights, the 80-year-old Democratic senator is getting a boost from his unflinching support.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Today is National Voter Registration Day! On Election Day (Nov. 3, 2026), we have the chance to: 🗳️Vote for trans and nonbinary candidates 🗳️Reject anti-trans policies 🗳️Elect local leaders who support trans people Visit transvote.org to check your voter registration status or register to vote!
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The states are fighting back against Trump's new rule prohibiting Medicaid/CHIP coverage of transition-related care for youth! 21 attorneys general are suing the administration, arguing that healthcare decisions should stay between families and their doctors. www.advocate.com/politics/nat...
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21 states sue over Trump’s attacks on gender-affirming care insurance coverage
The states argue that the administration cannot override their decisions about medically necessary care for transgender people.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3, 2026, A4TE is endorsing 8 more trans, nonbinary, queer, and allied candidates! All 8 candidates are dedicated to fighting for the LGBTQI+ community. Learn about our latest slate of endorsements here: transequality.org/elections/en...
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Endorsements | A4TE
A4TE is thrilled to endorse a group of leaders who have demonstrated a deep commitment to the rights and well-being of the transgender community.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Election Day is coming up on Tuesday, November 3, 2026! Have you checked your voter registration status? Check your status and register to vote here: transvote.org/register.
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Voter Registration — Voters for Trans Equality
Not sure if you’re registered to vote? Finding out is fast and easy, and registering to vote is just as simple.
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Movement Advancement Project @mapresearch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Our new brief combines data from the 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey, the largest-ever survey dedicated to the experiences of transgender people in the U.S., and MAP data to analyze state laws and policies about changing gender markers on key IDs. ⬇️ Keep reading below. mapresearch.org/brief/how-st...
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How State Policies Shape Transgender People’s Lives: Access to Accurate Identity Documents - Movement Advancement Project
This brief combines data from MAP and the 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey to analyze state laws and policies about changing gender markers on key IDs like birth certificates and driver’s licenses.
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Movement Advancement Project @mapresearch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Since 2020, political attacks on transgender people have rapidly escalated—specifically, anti-transgender legislation. In response, MAP and @transequality.bsky.social have partnered on a multi-part series to show how state policies shape the lives and experiences of transgender and nonbinary people.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Policies that protect LGBTQI+ students can have a real impact: a new report shows that LGBTQI+ youth who are affirmed and supported at school participate in class more and get higher grades. *All* students deserve to feel safe at school! 19thnews.org/2026/08/lgbt...
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Higher grades and belonging: Trans students thrive when their teachers support them
Actions as simple as asking for and affirming a student’s name and pronouns can make trans students feel substantially safer and more likely to succeed in the classroom, a new report shows.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
A parent of a trans teen says of the family's gender-affirming care experience: "No decision is flippant. There is a lot of thought and a lot of time that goes into every health care decision." Care like this could be interrupted for thousands under Trump's new rule. www.npr.org/2026/08/16/n...
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'What are we going to do?' The mom of a trans teen grapples with Trump's Medicaid move
A longtime Republican living in California says the Trump administration's continuing actions to target transgender youth take a personal toll.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance (11/20/26), A4TE is collecting stories about trans loved ones we've lost in the past year. We invite you to submit a story by sending an email to remember@transequality.org. 🤍
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Instead of making healthcare more accessible for all, Trump is targeting trans youth and their families by making some gender-affirming healthcare even more unaffordable. www.advocate.com/politics/nat...
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Trump’s new Medicaid rule strips care from low-income families of transgender youth
The Trump administration is cutting off federal Medicaid and CHIP funding for gender-affirming care, forcing states to decide whether to cover the cost themselves.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
BREAKING: Trump officials at the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) just dropped a new rule that will severely restrict access to gender-affirming health care for trans youth. Trump has already made cuts to Medicaid that stripped health care away from millions. (1/3)
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Register now for our webinar breaking down what's at stake in the upcoming midterms! Head to the link below to sign up for Building Our Power: Trans Rights on the Ballot. action.transequality.org/a/v4tewebina...
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Building Our Power: Trans Rights on the Ballot
RSVP for A4TE's webinar breaking down what's at stake this upcoming Election Day!
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
An anti-trans ID documents law in Kansas is still creating fear and confusion among residents, many of whom are considering leaving the state due to new hostile regulations. newrepublic.com/article/2124...
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The Costly Cruelty of the Kansas Anti-Trans Driver’s License Law
A state legislature mired in animus against transgender Kansans has succeeded in its inhumane goals, leaving those affected in a state of confusion and anxiety.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Under Trump, federal agencies have subpoenaed hospitals for the names of minors, attempted to end Medicaid and Medicare funding for medial centers, and even threatened action against manufacturers of chest binders. 19thnews.org/2026/07/gend...
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DOJ, HHS, FTC, FDA: The alphabet soup of efforts to restrict gender-affirming care
Dozens of investigations, subpoenas and lawsuits are bearing down on families of trans youth and hospitals providing the care.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Today, we're officially 100 days out from Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026! Are you ready to vote? Check your registration status now at transvote.org.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
🗳️Election Day is Nov. 3, 2026! Join us on 8/5/26 at 6:30 PM EST for an online event to learn more about what's at stake in the upcoming elections and how you can get involved. See our special guests and RSVP at the link below! action.transequality.org/a/v4tewebina...
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Building Our Power: Trans Rights on the Ballot
RSVP for A4TE's webinar breaking down what's at stake this upcoming Election Day!
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
NEW Action Alert!⚡Extremists in the House are attempting to sneak anti-trans policies into an unrelated defense spending bill. We're speaking out! Head to the link below to send a quick message to your Rep. Tell your Rep: Vote NO on anti-trans amendments! action.transequality.org/a/reject-dis...
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Tell Congress: Vote NO on Anti-Trans Amendments to Defense Spending Bill
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Interesting. 👀 www.advocate.com/politics/nat...
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The Pentagon said transgender hormone care costs too much. Now Pete Hegseth wants testosterone boosts
The Pentagon is launching a testosterone screening and treatment program after arguing in court that gender-affirming care imposed unacceptable costs.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
🌟New A4TE essentials just dropped! Shop our official merch collection to support our advocacy. T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baseball caps available now below: shop.transequality.org
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Shop official merchandise from Advocates for Trans Equality. Every purchase supports the fight for transgender freedom, safety, and equality nationwide.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
250 years ago today, the Declaration of Independence was signed. Since then, our predecessors fought to be free, to be treated equally under the law, and to participate fully in our democracy. (1/2)
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
This morning, the Supreme Court issued a decision on two cases upholding state bans excluding trans students from school sports. This decision is devastating for trans girls across the country and is clearly rooted in harmful stereotypes and disinformation. (1/4)
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
BREAKING: The Supreme Court just issued decisions in two landmark cases about trans participation in school sports. Our legal experts are still analyzing the ruling, but we will have more to say soon. (1/2)
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
In April, the Supreme Court gutted Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act—revoking what discrimination protections exist for Black voters and other voters of color. (1/3)
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
💥New A4TE endorsements just dropped! Learn more about the 15 trans, nonbinary, queer, and allied candidates we just endorsed here: transequality.org/elections/en...
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Endorsements | A4TE
A4TE is thrilled to endorse a group of leaders who have demonstrated a deep commitment to the rights and well-being of the transgender community.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Have you submitted a comment yet? 📨The deadline to speak out in support of the Equal Access Rule, which protects trans and intersex people from housing discrimination, is on 6/29! Submit your comment at the link below: action.transequality.org/a/equalacces...
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Submit a comment on the Federal Register!
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Movement Advancement Project @mapresearch.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Today, MAP and A4TE (@transequality.bsky.social) released new analysis which shows that—despite what news events may suggest—transgender people are widely accepted and supported by their families, workplaces, faith communities, and more. ⬇️ Keep reading via our site. mapresearch.org/brief/suppor...
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Support for Transgender People is Higher Than Headlines Suggest - Movement Advancement Project
Since 2020, political attacks on transgender people have rapidly escalated. Each year brings new records in anti-transgender legislation, and it seems each day brings new and previously unthinkable ex...
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
HAPPY PRIDE! 🌈🩷 We are PROUD to be on your team. YOU are the reason we're able to do what we do, and we are truly grateful for your support. We wish you a meaningful and celebratory Pride Month!
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Ballot measure WIN! Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows just struck an anti-trans initiative from the ballot due to improper signature collection practices. www.advocate.com/politics/sta...
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Mainers won’t vote on anti-trans measure after it fails to qualify for November ballot
The proposed measure targeting transgender students fell short in signatures after state officials rejected thousands.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Our updated Trans Legal Survival Guide is officially available in Spanish! Find the translated guide here: transequality.org/resources/tr... (1/2)
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Trans Legal Survival Guide 2.0 | A4TE
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Extreme anti-trans policies are having an impact on LGBTQI+ youth. Many trans and queer young people are reporting high rates of depression, anxiety, and stress. During #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we affirm that trans youth are, and always have been, valid. www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/05/gops...
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Trump & GOP's anti-trans politics are driving suicidality among LGBTQ+ youth - LGBTQ Nation
Anti-LGBTQ+ politics "meaningfully contribute" to the negative mental health of youth, The Trevor Project reports.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
The Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) just proposed a rule change that would roll back protections for trans people seeking federally funded housing resources. We're fighting back! Tell HUD to REJECT this rule change and protect our community: action.transequality.org/a/equalacces...
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Submit a comment to the federal registry!
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
GOOD NEWS: A measure to REPEAL an anti-trans rule targeting community service providers that work with LGBTQI+ youth is moving through the Senate! Contact your senators and urge them to vote YES on repealing the rule now! action.transequality.org/a/pslf
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Protect Public Service Employees and Say NO to Department of Education’s new PSLF regulations
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Trump's DOJ is attempting to seize patient data in NYC, despite existing laws that protect against federal overreach—the latest in their ongoing campaign to criminalize gender-affirming health care for youth and intimidate providers into halting their services. 19thnews.org/2026/05/gend...
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The government’s fight against gender-affirming care just escalated
NYU Langone Hospitals in New York City has received a grand jury subpoena for patient medical records, hinting at a federal criminal investigation.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Alana Jochum, A4TE State Policy Director, says conservatives' anti-trans ballot measure strategy “harkens back to 2004 and the playbook around marriage equality...Our opposition is turning to an old playbook to scapegoat a small population.” www.advocate.com/politics/war...
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Conservatives are turning to American voters to target trans rights
Remember those state ballot initiatives banning same-sex marriage? Conservatives are now using that playbook to target transgender rights.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
⚡TAKE ACTION: Trump officials are attempting to END the Equal Access Rule, which protects our community from discrimination when accessing federally funded housing resources. (1/4)
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Today we are launching WE SHINE BRIGHTER 🌟, a campaign about how trans people are making an impact in their communities. In the face of relentless attacks on our rights, trans people are refusing to be silenced. (1/3)
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
ACT NOW >> Congress is considering a Don't Say Trans/Parental Disclosure bill that would prohibit educators from discussing gender identity, and require them to get permission from parents before accommodating trans students. action.transequality.org/a/voteno2616...
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Help Us Protect Trans Students
Educators should be able to support students, not be forced into roles that compromise their ability to keep students safe. Act now and tell your Representative to vote no on H.R. 2616.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
A4TE Senior Counsel Kelly Parry-Johnson says of the Trump administration's proposed changes to the Equal Access Rule, "They replace clear, nondiscriminatory standards with vague policies that open the door to exclusion, profiling, and harm.” www.newsweek.com/hud-redefini...
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US Housing agency moves to redefine gender rules—What it means for residents
“God created two sexes: male and female,” HUD Secretary Scott Turner said in a statement on Tuesday announcing the rule change.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Today marks the start of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth 🩵 Mental Health Care is Gender-Affirming Care 🩵 Trans People Deserve Peace and Joy 🩵 You are Valued and Loved We hope you're able to take some time to care for yourself this month!
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Due to Trump's repeated threats to investigate medical providers and ban Medicaid reimbursement for hospitals providing gender-affirming care to youth, many such programs have closed. Gender-affirming care is health care—Trump is harming families, not protecting them. www.npr.org/2026/04/17/n...
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Families left reeling after hospitals in blue states drop transgender care for youth
Massachusetts passed laws and joined lawsuits to protect access to gender-affirming care for minors. But faced with the Trump administration's threats, some hospitals voluntarily stopped care.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
The Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) just proposed a rule change that would roll back protections for trans people seeking federally funded housing resources. We're fighting back! Tell HUD to REJECT this rule change and protect our community: action.transequality.org/a/equalacces...
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Submit a comment to the federal registry!
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
There are fewer than 10 trans student athletes in Maine—but due to Republican billionaire backing, the entire state will vote on a ballot measure about their right to compete. This is just the latest anti-trans policy pushed by out-of-state megadonors, not voters. www.them.us/story/maine-...
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Maine Voters Will Decide Fate of State’s Tiny Number of Trans Student Athletes
As of the last count, there were only two trans high schoolers competing in Maine.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
A4TE Policy Counsel Claire Chevrier writes of a drag ban recently passed in the Ohio State House, "Ohio Republicans should stop wasting their time and our taxpayer dollars on manufactured wedge issues and instead focus on solving the actual problems." www.cincinnati.com/story/opinio...
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If you don't like drag shows, don't go to drag shows | Opinion
Opinion: Ohio's drag ban is government overreach that threatens free expression.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
A4TE has been showing up for trans people by educating our community, defending our legal rights, and expanding our presence in the halls of power. Now, we're preparing for the next two years with 6 strategic initiatives that will carry us through this moment and beyond. (1/2)
A square graphic that has the A4TE logo then 6 Strategic Initiatives for Nothing Less Than Equality. Underneath that heading there are 6 boxes in 2 rows. In the first row: magenta box says Grow Our Power, light orange box says Influence and Shape Policy, blue box says Provide Legal Expertise. In the second row: light pink box says Protect Our Legal Record, light blue box says Build Understanding and Empathy, and yellow box says Set the Standard for LGBTQI+ Non-profit  Employers.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Yesterday, the Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision to uphold Colorado's conversion therapy ban. The move jeopardizes protections for LGBTQI+ youth, and goes against medical consensus, which says conversion therapy practices can be traumatizing. www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
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Supreme Court rules against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy aimed at LGBTQ youths
Kaley Chiles, a Christian talk therapist in Colorado, argued that the state ban violated her First Amendment rights.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Today is #TransDayofVisibility! Here are 3 important reminders for today: 🩵 You deserve to be visible and safe. 🩵 You deserve to represent yourself however is truest to you. 🩵 Our visibility is always cause for celebration!
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Extremist Republicans defeated! Attempts to force anti-trans provisions into Trump's voter suppression bill were blocked in the Senate over the weekend. The bill faces even more obstacles to passage this week. Trump's voting takeover isn't working. www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/demo...
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Senate Democrats defeat GOP attempt to ban trans health care & sports participation nationwide - LGBTQ Nation
The president wanted a voter documentation bill to also ban trans athletes. His plan fell apart.
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) @transequality.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
A4TE is proud to have endorsed Lena Chipman for Shelby County Board of Commissioners in Tennessee! Chipman says, "The moment you are in any form of political office, you have a voice that is louder...This voice gives me the ability to advocate.” www.advocate.com/politics/ele...
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Trans tech executive could become first out officeholder in western Tennessee
Memphis Democrat Lena Chipman is running for the Shelby County Board of Commissioners.
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