Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE), formerly TLDEF, brought the case on Lange’s behalf in 2019, after her employer refused to cover her healthcare needs. Despite clear medical needs and expert ...

Drag is a type of entertainment where people dress up and perform, often in highly stylized ways. The term originated as British theater slang in the 19th century and was used to describe women’s ...

Understanding what it is like to be transgender can be hard, especially if you have never met a transgender person. Transgender is a broad term that can be used to describe people whose gender ...

American policing is in grave need of reform. Reports of racial and religious profiling, killings of unarmed civilians, and sexual abuse and other forms of misconduct by police across the nation are ...

All VHA staff are to provide care to transgender patients “in a manner that is consistent with their self-identified gender identity.” This includes: VHA staff and providers are required to refer to ...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an alarming “public inquiry” to attack the field of transition-related healthcare (gender-affirming care)—a safe, effective, and medically necessary ...

[Washington, D.C.] - Today, Advocates for Trans Equality proudly announced the release of its inaugural Trans Equality Champions Report, recognizing the members of 118th Congress who have fought to ...

It is incredibly important for people in power to hear from those who are directly impacted by the laws and policies of our government - especially in this moment. Our stories matter. Our voices ...

Puberty can be a tough time for anyone, but trans youth have specific concerns about how their bodies might change. For many trans youth, especially those who have long been consistent in their gender ...

Ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance, the National Center for Transgender Equality has released its 2022 Remembrance Report to honor the 47 known transgender people killed since November 2021. The ...

The federal government is currently attempting to undermine access to passports for trans people, and it's crucial that we act now! The U.S. Department of State has opened public comment periods on ...

The State of Trans Healthcare Laws in 2025 As we enter into a new year, with a new Congress and new legislative sessions in states across the country, A4TE is collaborating with the Movement ...