Today President Donald Trump announced a ban on transgender soldiers from openly serving in the United States armed forces. This anti-LGBTQ policy, announced on Twitter, puts the careers of more than 15,000 patriotic transgender Americans on the line. 

Trans servicemembers want nothing more than to serve their country. 

Trans people are not a burden or a disruption. We’re with you. 

Please use & signal boost these resources to support the trans community. 

Resources for trans people in Crisis

• The Trevor Project’s 24/7 Lifeline at 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386) or Trevor Chat, the Trevor Project’s online messaging service
• The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255)
• Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860
• Do you live outside the United States? If so, check out The Trevor Project’s list of international resources here.

Transgender FAQ

Answers to questions like

• What does transgender mean?
• How is sexual orientation different from gender identity?
• What name and pronoun do I use?
• How do I treat a transgender person with respect?
• Why is transgender equality important?

Tips for allies of transgender people

How to report on trans people in the media

Trans advocacy and support organizations

• National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)  (advocacy)
• Transgender Law Center (TLC)  (legal services and advocacy)
• Gender Proud  (advocacy)
• Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP)  (legal services)
• Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF)  (legal services)
• Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC)  (advocacy)
• Trans People of Color Coalition (TPOCC)  (advocacy)
• Trans Women of Color Collective (TWOCC)  (advocacy)
• Black Trans Advocacy  (advocacy)
• Trans Latina Coalition  (advocacy)
• Gender Spectrum  (support for families, trans youth, and educators)
• Trans Youth Equality Federation  (support for families and trans youth)
• Trans Youth Family Allies (TYFA)  (support for families and trans youth)
• TransTech Social Enterprises  (economic empowerment)
• SPART*A  (advocacy for trans military service members)
• Transgender American Veterans Association  (advocacy for trans veterans)
• TransAthlete.com  (info about trans athletes)
• TransLife Center at Chicago House  (support services)

General info and resources:

• The full “Injustice at Every Turn” report, with breakdowns by race and ethnicity. “Injustice at Every Turn” is a survey of over 6,400 transgender people detailing the discrimination faced by this community.
• Transgender Lives: Your Stories is an interactive campaign created by The New York Timesto allow transgender people to tell their own stories in their own words.
• I AM: Trans People Speak is a campaign created by the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC) and sponsored by GLAAD to raise awareness about the diversity of transgender communities. It lifts the voices of transgender individuals, as well as their families, friends, and allies.
• The Trans 100 is an annual list of 100 amazing and inspiring trans Americans who are visible within their communities.
• We Happy Trans is a website devoted to sharing positive stories from trans people everywhere.
• TSER, Trans Student Equality Resources, provides trans*-related information on school issues and supports efforts for creating policy change in school districts.