As a widow, mother, and proud grandmother of a trans grandson, Joan brings both professional expertise and personal empathy to her advocacy work, ensuring a compassionate and informed approach. She lives with feline companions Thelma and Louise. ... Josie Caballero is an influential Latina ...

March 11, 2025 - The Maryland Coalition for Trans Equality (MCTE) is a coalition of organizations and individuals working to advance equal rights for transgender, transsexual, and gender non-conforming people in Maryland. Their stated goal is to achieve this "through shared leadership, decision-making processes, ...

2 weeks ago - “It’s absolutely damaging for LGBTQ youth going forward, because if you don’t see yourself in materials and you don’t see yourself, actually, in curriculum and being represented, it makes it feel like you’re not even there,” Scout Cardillo, executive director of Bulletproof Pride said.

For LGBTQI+ Youth under 25, call 988, Press #3; or Text 'Pride' to 988 ... 24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ youth, 100% confidential and free: Text “START” to 678-678, Call 1-866-488-7386 or Chat ... Gavin Grimm is a nationally known advocate for transgender ...

June 27, 2023 - ROCKVILLE, Md. (7News) — Advocates for Muslim parents are rallying Tuesday outside a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Board of Education meeting to demand that it restore parents' right to excuse their children from instruction that contradicts their religious beliefs.

As a 501(c)(3) organization, we provide educational resources and advocate for policies that improve the lives of transgender people nationwide. ... This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ. ... Want to see how you can enhance your nonprofit research and unlock more insights?

October 30, 2024 - Multiple candidates cited the importance of respecting pronouns for the safety and health of transgender or gender-nonconforming students. Montgomery County incumbent candidate Lynne Harris emphasized the vulnerability of LGBTQ+ youth to bullying or rejection from family.

Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund (formerly National Center for Transgender Equality) works for the legal rights and social inclusion of transgender people in America. Leveraging decades of experience, we shift society towards a future where trans individuals are equal.

April 30, 2025 - Readers argue over the Supreme Court case regarding Montgomery County’s LGBTQ curriculum.

Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund (formerly National Center for Transgender Equality) works for the legal rights and social inclusion of transgender people in America. Leveraging decades of experience, we shift society towards a future where trans individuals are equal.

2 weeks ago - Eric Baxter, with the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, argued this case before the Supreme Court. He tells us this is a victory for public school parents who believe they should be able to choose when, how, and by whom their young children are introduced to issues of sexuality and gender.

A4TE was founded in 2024 as the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF), two long-time champions for the trans community, merged together as one organization.

2 weeks ago - The U.S. Supreme Court handed a victory Friday to Montgomery County parents who object, for religious reasons, to the school system's use of LGBTQ+-themed books in classrooms, saying parents should be able to opt their children out of such classes.

October 13, 2021 - The largest local teacher's union in the state of Maryland.

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State. The Attorney General's Office has general charge, supervision and direction of the legal business of the State, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials and institutions ...

HIPS provides mobile and in-house ... client advocacy for trans people and sex workers; 24/7 Hotline (1-800-676-HIPS) Gender Affirming Health and Wellness Resources, Building Community and Trans Leadership, Name and Gender Change Project · Trans Maryland promotes trans ...

Julie Yang President / District 3 · Grace Rivera-Oven Vice President / District 1

April 24, 2025 - Supreme Court justices appeared to side Tuesday with Montgomery County parents who say the county's refusal to let them opt their children out of classes with LGBTQ-themed books violates their right to raise their children according to their faith.