WASHINGTON — The National Center for Transgender Equality and the National Center for Transgender Equality Action Fund released the following statement congratulating Joe Biden on winning the 2020 presidential election. “Joe Biden is the president our country needs,” said Mara Keisling, executive director of NCTE and the NCTE Action Fund. “The National Center for Transgender…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Center for Transgender Equality Action Fund today endorsed Joe Biden for President of the United States. “Joe Biden is the advocate and president we need at this consequential moment. He has the temperament, the experience and wisdom to lead our country. Throughout his career…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/24/2019 Mayor Pete Buttigieg became the latest presidential candidate to speak up for transgender rights at the first-ever presidential election forum focused on the rights, experiences, and voices of the transgender community. The National Center for Transgender Equality Action Fund launched Transform the White House, a digital forum including filmed interviews with…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/17/2019 Senator Kamala Harris became the latest presidential candidate to speak up for transgender rights at the first-ever presidential election forum focused on the rights, experiences, and voices of the transgender community. The National Center for Transgender Equality Action Fund launched Transform the White House, a digital forum including filmed interviews…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/3/2019 Former Vice President Joe Biden became the latest presidential candidate to speak up for transgender rights at the first-ever presidential election forum focused on the rights, experiences, and voices of the transgender community. In August, the National Center for Transgender Equality Action Fund launched Transform the White House, a digital forum…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 08/28/2019 Senator Amy Klobuchar became the latest presidential candidate to speak up for transgender rights at the first-ever presidential election forum focused on the rights, experiences, and voices of the transgender community. The National Center for Transgender Equality Action Fund launched Transform the White House, a digital forum including filmed interviews with…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 08/21/2019 The National Center for Transgender Equality Action Fund is excited to announce Transform the White House, the first-ever presidential election forum focused on the rights, experiences, and voices of the transgender community. The digital forum will include filmed interviews with the presidential candidates, providing a platform for each to discuss how…
September 6, 2018 Washington, D.C.—The National Center for Transgender Equality Action Fund is proud to announce the launch of TRANSForm The Vote, a nationwide campaign to mobilize transgender people, their families, and allies in the 2018 midterm elections. The campaign will include registration drives, phone banking, and a national awareness campaign to highlight the issues…
August 22, 2018 Washington, D.C.—The National Center for Transgender Equality Action Fund released its second round of endorsements for the 2018 election cycle: Alexandra Chandler has spent her life in public service. As a Naval Intelligence Officer, she spent twelve years combating terrorism. Alexandra, also a lawyer, is running for election to the U.S. House…
November 8, 2017, Washington, DC – Transgender candidates in five political races across the nation made history yesterday for their respective wins, and for the historic representation of transgender candidates seeking elected office. “For too long, transgender people were not involved in policy decisions, including making laws that impact us,” said NCTE Action Fund Executive Director Mara…