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Georgia court rules against employers that deny transgender health coverage
A federal court in Georgia ruled Thursday that employers who categorically exclude gender-affirming medical care from health insurance coverage violate federal law.
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TLDEF, NCLR and NCTE Joint Statement of Solidarity
During Lesbian Visibility Week, the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund, National Center for Lesbian Rights, and National Center for Transgender Equality honor the lives and experiences of transgender and non-binary lesbians.
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Honoring Trans Lesbians During Lesbian Visibility Week
During Lesbian Visibility Week, the National Center for Lesbian Rights, National Center for Transgender Equality, and the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund honor the lives and experiences of transgender and non-binary lesbians.
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Not just Florida. More than a dozen states propose so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bills
Across the United States, at least a dozen states are considering new legislation that in several ways will mirror Florida's new controversial law, referred to by some opponents as "Don't Say Gay."
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Trans Young People, Families and Advocates Tell Texas Supreme Court to Protect Them from State Persecution
Young trans Texans, their families, and advocacy organizations shared their stories with the Texas Supreme Court in a friend of the court brief filed by TLDEF, Baker McKenzie LLP and Blank Rome LLP, filed in support of families seeking to block Governor Abbott’s Directive.
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Transgender minors have a right to gender-affirming care, Justice Dept. warns states
The Justice Department said last week that states seeking to block transgender minors from accessing gender-affirming care may be violating federal law — and signaled that it is prepared to pursue legal action.
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TLDEF Brings Trans Youth to the White House
To celebrate TDOV, Vice President Kamala Harris, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and Admiral Rachel Levine welcomed six transgender and non-binary youth and their families to the White House...
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White House Welcomes Trans Youth
In recognition of Transgender Day of Visibility, Vice President Kamala Harris, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and Admiral Rachel Levine welcomed six transgender and non-binary youth and their families to the White House, along with advocates from national rights organizations.
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TLDEF Statement on our Celebration with the White House of Transgender Day of Visibility
"Despite the myriad of engineered attacks in states across the country, today is a moment of joy for transgender people everywhere..."
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VICTORY! Biden Administration Delivers Major Policy Reforms For Transgender People
The Biden-Harris Administration announced it is implementing policy changes that we've been advocating for since NCTE was founded. Here are changes trans people will see to passports, TSA, social security, and more.
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Biden Administration Delivers Major Policy Reforms for Transgender People
The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) is celebrating major victories for transgender people today with the announcement by the Biden-Harris administration of major changes by the US State Department, US Transportation Security Administration and the US Social Security Administration.
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Transgender Woman Sues Broome County and Broome County Sheriff and Jail Staff for Discrimination, Abuse and Denial of Medical Care
Twenty-three-year-old Makyyla Holland (she/her/hers) filed suit today against Broome County to ensure no other transgender people are subjected to such abuses while they are in custody.
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