In response to H.R. 3492, which seeks to criminalize safe and evidence-based transition-related health care for trans and gender-diverse youth, Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) has brought together ...

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 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 ...

The surge of violence against transgender people in the United States has passed a grim milestone. In just seven months, the number of transgender people suspected of being murdered in 2020 has ...

[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 ...

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 ...

As extremist lawmakers in state after state try to attack our transgender community’s basic health care, the misinformation is rampant. Serious misconceptions about transgender people are fueling ...

[Atlanta, GA] – Last evening, the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued its ruling in Lange vs. Houston County, a challenge brought by a transgender woman against her employer for ...

In recent years, as the trans community has become increasingly visible, we’ve seen more and more trans youth begin to live as their authentic selves. Parents are also increasingly likely to be ...

Washington, D.C. Today, President Trump signed an executive order that seeks to remove protections for transgender students and criminalize teachers and school officials who support them. Rodrigo Heng ...

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 ...