State Senator Anna M. Kaplan issued the following statement today following news that President Joe Biden had lifted restrictions against transgender service members in the U.S. military: Continue Reading →
Category Archives: transgender
New York City Kicks Off ‘16 Days of Activism’ Against Gender-Based Violence
Today, the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) and the Commission on Gender Equity (CGE) begins New York City’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Continue Reading →
On Transgender Day Of Remembrance, Senator Hoylman Renews Pledge Ban
On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, State Senator Brad Hoylman, sponsor of legislation to repeal the so-called ‘Walking While Trans’ Ban (S.2253/A.654). Continue Reading →
Big Freedia And Shea Diamond Performing In Virtual Fundraiser For Black Trans Organization
The Unique Woman’s Coalition announced today it will be holding their virtual fundraiser event Unique Woman’s Coalition Community Celebration on July 11, 2020 at 3 pm PT / 6 pm ET. Continue Reading →
HRC And Others Mourn The Passing Of Lexi, A Transgender Woman Killed In Harlem
Human Rights Campaign and many others are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Lexi, a 33-year-old transgender woman killed in Harlem, New York on March 28, 2020. Continue Reading →
Senator Brad Hoylman On Policy Change Allowing Trans Youth To Change Gender Marker On Birth Certificates
Senator Brad Hoylman (D/WF-Manhattan) released the following statement today in response to Attorney General Letitia James’ announcement. Continue Reading →
Harlem Council Speaker Mark-Viverito At Trump Transgender Ban Rally In Times Square
“I am appalled, I am angry and I am going to fight like hell on behalf of my transgender brothers and sisters,” said Harlem City Council speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito. Continue Reading →
Brewer Statement On White House Rescinding Guidance That Protected Transgender Students
Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer issued the following statement in reaction to the White House’s decision to rescind federal guidelines protecting transgender students’ rights in schools across the country. Continue Reading →
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