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Mixed results from November’s election: The fight’s not over

Here are some topline updates from the November 2026 general election. Good news first: Out trans candidates won by landslides, even in conservative districts. At least 12 openly trans people became elected officials for the first time, and at least 19 openly trans people got re-elected. This includes nonbinary candidates. Plus, at least 17 additional…
Trans people are more likely to get Long COVID.

Research, resources, and how to keep each other safe. Trans people are more likely than cis people to get Long COVID. You can find more information about this correlation at Long COVID Justice and from Trans Health Research. We’re inspired by trans and queer people who are taking steps to protect themselves and others from…
A Sweet Farewell from our Executive Director, Dante Alviar Horton

Dear Trans Lifeline Community, I hope this letter finds you deeply held and cherished. As I sit down to write to you, I find myself incredibly moved by the last almost two years that I have had the honor and privilege of being the Executive Director here. To say that this role and our work…
