Watch Legal Director of NCLR Shannon Minter, Transgender Rights Project Director of GLAD Jennifer Levi, and plaintiffs Nicolas Talbott and Blaire McIntyre as they discuss the impacts of President Biden’s lifting of the transgender military ban and how it marks a turning point for transgender rights. Blaire McIntyre (plaintiff, McIntyre v. Whitmer) is a Specialist in the Michigan Army National Guard and previously served in the active-duty Army 101st Airborne Division. She currently works...
Moderated by: Imani Rupert-Gordon, NCLR Executive DirectorShannon Minter, NCLR Legal DirectorSpecial Guests: Blaire McIntyre, Plaintiff, McIntyre v. WhitmanNicolas Talbott, Plaintiff, Stockman v. TrumpJennifer L. Levi, Esq., GLTBQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) Transgender Rights Project Director Join Legal Director of NCLR Shannon Minter, Transgender Rights Project Director of GLAD Jennifer Levi, and plaintiffs Nicolas Talbott and Blaire McIntyre as they discuss the impacts of...
The Trump administration has left long-lasting and damaging policies and an LGBTQ unfriendly judiciary that will continue to challenge our efforts for justice. But even within this hostile climate, NCLR made historic gains this past year as a result of the Bostock decision, leading the movement to end conversion therapy, co-founding the LGBTQ Anti-Poverty Network, upholding and protecting marriage, and stepping into a leadership role in protecting youth embroiled in the foster care...
Moderated by: Imani Rupert-Gordon, NCLR Executive DirectorSpecial Guest: Reggie Greer, LGBTQ+ Vote Director, Biden for PresidentShannon Minter, NCLR Legal DirectorTyrone Hanley, NCLR Senior Policy Counsel Julie Gonen, NCLR Policy Director The Trump administration has left long-lasting and damaging policies and an LGBTQ unfriendly judiciary that will continue to challenge our efforts for justice. But even within this hostile climate, NCLR made historic gains this past year as a result...
Join us on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 5 PM PST for Leading the Way: A Women’s Roundtable! NCLR invites you to participate in a conversation about Women’s Impact in 2020. Women have led the way to shift our country towards equality. In our final panel of the 2020 calendar year, we discuss the importance of women in social movements, what has and hasn’t worked, and the shifting landscape that we face as a community. We’ll be joined by: Precious Brady-DavisCommunications Director at the...
We’re honored to help support this year’s San Francisco Trans Day of Remembrance. TDoR is a genuine tribute to those who have lost their lives to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. This day serves to raise awareness of the abuse and violence faced by the trans community, as well as our families, friends, and cis allies. For more information on this year’s event, please click the button below or visit...
2020 so far has experienced 36 murders of transgender people, that we know of, primarily young Black trans women. So much work is being done on the ground to prevent this violence and support the basic needs of trans folks. So we ask thought leaders what is your trans justice dream? Join us for a discussion, moderated by Lexi Adsit, featuring Sammie Ablaza Wills, Director at API Equality Northern California, Aria Sa’id, Executive Director at Transgender District, and Rev. Elena Rose Vera...
NCLR is a proud sponsor of this year’s Trans Day of Remembrance in Palm Springs, CA. Transgender Day of Remembrance is a time for the LGBTQI+ community and its allies to come together in the Coachella Valley in solidarity and be one voice to protect this community from violence, oppression and discrimination. This year, TDoR will again be at the stairs outside Palm Springs City Hall and will also stream the event to accommodate those with autoimmune conditions. We will have members of...
In honor of Transgender Awareness Month, join a dynamic post-election discussion with trans leaders and advocates. The event includes an important panel discussion on trans health equity and wellness in the time of COVID and beyond, and a roundtable on the future of trans rights, including NCLR Senior Staff Attorney Amy Whelan. Come learn how you can take action and get involved during Trans Month and beyond. Co-hosted by The Commonwealth Club and San Francisco’s Office of Transgender...
We are thrilled to help sponsor this year’s San Francisco Transgender Film Festival! SFTFF screens films that promote the visibility of transgender and gender variant people and challenge the mainstream media’s negative stereotypes of our communities. They provide opportunities for transgender and gender variant media artists, build community through our film and performance events, and engage our audiences in cross-community dialogue. For more information on the programs and tickets,...
