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…
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…
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…
December 2025 We are so grateful for your patience, understanding, questions, and support. ❤️ Two years ago, Trans Lifeline and TLGBQ+ organizations across the country experienced significant financial downturns as corporate funders pulled out from giving to many of our…
Like many folks, we continue to process the various presidential actions Trump took during his first day of office. The White House’s website lists 46 items, including executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations related to his intention to militarize the U.S.-Mexico…
Chest binding is a gender-affirming practice done by all kinds of different people. Some people bind to reduce gender dysphoria. Some bind to present in a way that feels more aligned with their gender identity. Some folks bind because they…
Everything You Need to Know About HRT Resources, Microgrants, and Needs Self-Assessment We believe that trans-affirming health care should be universally accessible, fully covered by insurance companies, with zero out-of-pocket cost to trans people. Until we build that world, we…
Trans Broadcasters Launch Peer2Peer.Live On March 20, Trans Lifeline launched Peer2Peer.Live to fill gaps left by Twitch’s lack of identity-based tagging that left minority streamers with limited to no discoverability options on the platform. As the #TransTagNow demands for identity-based…
This article is the third in a series on digital safety for trans people. Read the articles on Digital Privacy for Trans Folks and on How to Spot and Remove Apps Installed to Spy on You. If you’ve ever googled…
This article is the second in a series on digital safety for trans people. Read the articles on Digital Privacy for Trans Folks and on Taking Control of Your Digital Identity. Stalkerware is a type of spyware that enables remote…
