Despite covering similar medically necessary surgeries for cisgender patients, Aetna categorically excludes the same ...

With approximately 1.4 million transgender adults in the United States—and millions more around the world—chances are that you've met a transgender person, even if you don't know it.

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 ...

Regardless of whether you have ever had trouble voting in the past, this year, voter ID laws may make it harder for many trans people to vote. Even if you have the required ID, the new laws may ...

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 ...

[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 ...

[Washington, D.C.] – Ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance on November 20, Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) released its 2025 Remembrance Report, honoring fifty-eight known trans people who have passed ...

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 ...

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 ...

In early May, the Supreme Court allowed a policy banning transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people from the military to go into effect. Now, tens of thousands of trans service members ...

Washington, DC - Today, Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) announced its endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency. This endorsement comes after President Biden announced on ...

[New Haven, CT] - Today, the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut enjoined Aetna Life Insurance Company’s (Aetna) exclusion of gender-affirming transition-related facial ...