Advocates for Trans Equality | Fighting for legal and political rights ...
A4TE was founded in 2024 as the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF), two long-time champions for the trans community, merged together as one organization.
U.S. Trans Survey - A4TE
The U.S. Trans Survey (USTS) is the largest-ever research survey that provides much-needed data to help the public understand the lives and experiences of trans people in the United States and the disparities that many of us face.. The USTS fills in some of the large gaps in research about transgender people, and it provides critical tools for researchers, policymakers, and …
About Advocates for Trans Equality - A4TE
Advocates for Trans Equality fights for the legal and political rights of transgender people in America. Leveraging decades of experience on the frontlines of power, we shift government and society towards a future where we are no less than equal.
Frequently Asked Questions about Transgender People - A4TE
Transgender people come from every region of the United States and around the world, from every racial and ethnic background, and from every faith community. Transgender people are your classmates, your coworkers, your neighbors, and your friends. With approximately 1.4 million transgender adults in ...
The Equality Act: What Transgender People Need to Know
A bipartisan group in Congress has introduced The Equality Act, a historic piece of legislation that would explicitly and strongly extend civil rights protections to cover LGBTQ people nationwide.
About Transgender People - A4TE
About Gender. 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 identity is different from the gender they were thought to be when they were born. “Trans” is often used as shorthand for transgender.
Trans 101 - A4TE
Advocates for Trans Equality provides resources for the public to better understand and support the transgender community. For those who are unfamiliar, this Trans 101 guide offers a starting place for those who want to learn about transgender people.
Understanding Transgender People: The Basics - A4TE
See other materials like this at our About Transgender People resource hub! "I'm a transgender woman. That means my birth certificate said 'male,' but I always knew I was a girl. I was so relieved when I told my mom about how I felt – and instead of being mad, she was supportive."
52 Things You Can Do for Transgender Equality - A4TE
Achieving our goal of transgender equality requires activism at the local, state and national levels. While NCTE focuses on federal policies, we strongly support and encourage the vital work of grassroots activists. This list features ideas for action that …
In Largest-Ever Survey, Transgender People Report High Levels of …
WASHINGTON, DC, August 13, 2024 —In a world of close elections, transgender (trans) people are a key part of the electorate, according to Civic Engagement in the 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey, a new report released today by the Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund.It is the second in a series of reports sharing findings from the 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey—the …