NCTE, MALDEF: President's Administrative Relief Package Must Be LGBTQ Affirmative
The National Center for Transgender Equality and the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) today issued a letter to President Obama urging the Administration to provide affirmative relief for individuals who have long-term r
Laverne Cox Shares Stories From Solitary
Actress Laverne Cox is taking action to end the use of solitary confinement.
Federal Contractors Put on Notice: Labor Dept. Issues Non-Discrimination Guidance
Today, the Department of Labor (DOL) sent guidance to the 200,000 federal contractors saying they may not discriminate against transgender workers.
Milestone: Smithsonian Accepts Original Trans Pride Flag
Today, Monica Helms, a transgender activist and Navy veteran, presented the original transgender pride flag created 15 years ago this month to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.
NCTE and 20+ LGBT Groups Observe Moment of Silence for Michael Brown
On Thursday, August 14, 2014, the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) joins thousands across the country to observe the National Moment of Silence in remembrance of victims of police brutality.