Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE)

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

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Some of the most concerning parts of the report have to do with mental health, including the proposal to treat gender dysphoria with “exploratory therapy” — which experts are calling out as a rebanding of conversion therapy — and false claims that mental health assessments play little or no role in current gender-affirming care. Rolling Stone spoke with a range of experts to learn about what gender-affirming care actually involves, and why “exploratory therapy” could be harmful for transgender kids.
"Too often, trans and queer Muslims and other members of religious minorities are really left out of these discussions of religious liberty," she said. "For our clients, acceptance of gender and sexual diversity and a commitment to justice for every single person, including LGBTQI+ people, are core religious beliefs and practices.
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А4ТГЕ Rodrigo's long-time work in shaping policy and advancing public understanding at both the state and federal levels has transformed the landscape of trans rights in this country. He has ensured that trans voices are not only heard but are central to the national dialogue about our lives, our dignity, and our rights. Shelby Chestnut Executive Director, Transgender Law Center Shelby is Native and trans with greying shirt hair, they are wearing clear rimmed glasses, smiling, small earrings and a button black top.
А4ТГЕ We thank Rodrigo for his years of dedicated leadership and service. A4TE will continue to deliver on our promise to advocate for the lives of trans people who need us now more than ever. We remain undaunted by our endeavor to ensure trans people and our families are no less than free and equal and treated with dignity and respect. Andy Marra Chief Executive Officer, Advocates for Trans Equality Andy Marra is a Korean woman with long black hair, wearing beaded green necklace and a black top. She’s smiling and wearing black frame glasses.
A4TE When Andy and I began envisioning the merger, I committed to seeing it through. I'm proud that now our vision has been realized. A4TE has not just launched, but is fully up and running, delivering results for trans people around the country. With A4TE gaining momentum, I'm now ready to move on to my next chapter. Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen Executive Director, Advocates for Trans Equality Photo of Rodrigo on the bottom left hand side of the bed wearing a jacket and dotted button shirt. Rodrigo has brown skin, dark brown hair, smiling and wearing glasses.
Breaking News А4ТE Advocates for Trans Equality filed an amicus brief on behalf of eight organizations: • Atlanta Unity Mosque • Al-Wãsi' Collective • Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies • Hidaya LGBTQ US • Tarab NYC • Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity (MASGD) • Queer Crescent • Queer Muslims of Boston (QMOB)
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What do we want? We demand the protection of trans healthcare access and the preservation of Affordable Care Act (ACA) provisions that support trans individuals, including: • Gender-affirming care as an essential health benefit (EHB). • Health coverage access for DACA recipients. • No new barriers to insurance enrollment or subsidy access. • Fair and accessible enrollment rules that don't disproportionately harm trans people.
The Trump administration is trying to change insurance rules to deprive trans people of the care that we need. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) has proposed a new rule that would prohibit states from requiring gender-affirming care coverage - but we're fighting back.
04.05.25 * LOS ANGELES LGBT CENTER * 10AM-1PM TRANS LIBERATION NOW! CELEBRATE. EMPOWER. PROTECT. A POWERFUL RALLY CENTERING TGNBI+ JOY WHILE MOBILIZING AGAINST HARMFUL LEGISLATION. In Partnership with Trans Latin@ Coalition, Advocates for Trans Equality, EQCA, and more!
Standing a white tent is Josie Caballero on the left in a red dress, Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen in a A4TE white t-shirt and Congressman Maxwell Frost with a blue button shirt and checkered jacket.
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Countdown to Trans Day of Visibimity Rally TODAY TODAY TODAY transdayofvisibility.com Washington DC March 31 - 4pm Christopher Street Project
This Trans Day of Visibility we are... BUILDING POWER AND SOLIDARITY ACROSS GENERATIONS because it is through community, solidarity and love that we get free. Mon. March 31 4рm PT / 6pm CT / 7pm ET Community and Allies Call Hosted by a nationwide coalition of LGBTQ movement organizations including Advocates for Trans Equality, Equality Federation, Family Equality, GLAAD, Human Rights Campaign, Lambda Legal, The National LGBTQ Task Force, and Transgender Law Center.
CHRISTOPHER STREET PROJECT TRANS DAY OF VISIBILITY RALLY SPEAKER: RODRIGO HENG-LEHTINEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ADVOCATES FOR TRANS EQUALITY WASHINGTON DC TRANSDAYOFVISIBILITY.COM MARCH 31 - 4PM
Photo of the book American Teenager on the left hand side American Teenager and the Movement for Trans Lives Friday, March 28th | 7PM Hive Mind Books | Brooklyn, NY RSVP required Nico Lang, Author of American Teenager Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Executive Director A4TE Adam Eli, Activist and Author
04.05.25 * Los Angeles LGBT Center * 10AM - 1PM Trans Liberation Now! Celebrate. * Empower. * Protect. A powerful Rally centering TGNBI+ joy while mobilizing against harmful legislation. In Partnership with Trans Latina Coalition, Advocates for Trans Equality, EQCA, and more!
Holding Court: From Visibility to Victory — Defending Trans Rights ____ Shayna Medley (they/she), Senior Litigation Staff Attorney at Advocates for Trans Equality, and Meghann Burke (she/her), Executive Direcotr of the National WOmen's Soccer League Players Association, will join us to discuss the fight for authentic identity and the current state of trans rights in the U.S., including recent federal courts developements and updates on United States v. Skremetti. Wednesday, March 26 1PM ET Virtual
Photo of American Teenager book on the left hand side. American Teenager and the Movement for Trans Lives Friday, March 28 | 7 PM Hive Mind Books | Brooklyn, NY rsvp required Nico Lang Author of American Teenager Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen Executive Director, A4TE Adam Eli, Activist and Author
JOIN US FOR Freedom to Fly Comment-a-thon Thursday, March 13 | 7PMET | Virtual Time to flood the State Department with our opposition to anti-trans passport changes. We'll guide you through the process and answer questions about how to submit and what messages to share for the best impact.
Let us be clear: Our resolve is not shaken. Trans people live in Iowa and every state in the nation. We aren’t going anywhere, and no law can erase us. We won't let them take anyone’s civil rights away without a fight. Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, A4TE Executive Director
We are outraged that Iowa—once a leader on LGBTQ equality—is racing to become the first state in the nation to strip trans people of their civil rights protections, erasing decades of progress and tarnishing Iowa’s legacy. Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, A4TE Executive Director
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Photo of a back of a person's head with their hands raised high holding a sign that reads Trans Rights are Human Rights. On the right hand side on blue background is the A4TE logo Join us for Learn how to testify for trans rights Join us for a virtual training on testifying for our community! Tuesday, February 25 7pm - 8:30pm EST
A4TЕ logo JOIN US FOR Learn How To Testify For Trans Rights Join us for a virtual training on testifying for our community! Tuesday, February 25 7PM - 8:30PM EST
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A4TE logo in white on the upper right hand side. On a blue background with a sign that signs Trans Rights Now, copy reads: Join Us For Trans Rights vs. Trump January 29 | 4:30 PM ET | Virtual Trans Rights vs. Trump: How A4TE is Fighting Back Learn about the latest anti-trans attacks and how Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) is working to defend our community.
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A4TE logo in purple on the right hand side Text reads: [Washington, D.C.] – Yesterday, Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) Executive Director, Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, was quoted out of context in a New York Times story, and he released the following statement: “Yesterday, New York Times ran an article in which I was quoted as saying, ‘We have to make it OK for someone to change their minds,’ and ‘We cannot vilify them for not being on our side. No one wants to join that team.’ Because my quotes were taken out of context, I’d like to clarify what I meant. Those statements were regarding how to persuade every day, undecided people in the public, not people who have already taken actions to oppose our equality. “Extreme right politicians targeting the trans community is the reason we’re having this conversation at all. So, I want to ensure that no one misinterprets our message to the community: A4TE’s approach has not changed. We will continue confronting the institutions making the rules and we will be at Capitol Hill and in the courts fighting to change the rules to build power for trans people. “Trans people doing the best they can to live with respect and dignity are not the enemy. We are angry because extremists would like to ban us from bathrooms and control the decisions we make with our doctors. Make no mistake about who the opposition is here. We’re gearing up for the fight of our lives against the incoming administration, and we are not backing off.