Day: June 29, 2015
TLDEF Responds to New Guidance Impacting Transgender Immigrants
The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund responded to news that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had issued new guidance on the treatment of transgender immigrants who are held in its detention centers.
Zach Vinson – You Can Have Me
After generating a buzz with recent coverage at The Wild Honey Pie, Exclaim!, Speakers in Code, Pure Volume, Performer Magazine and more, Nasvhille’s indie-pop piano man Zach Vinson has just dropped the video for new single “You’re the One” at Baeble Music, who called his music “alluring … enthralling and unique while remaining true to influential bands who’ve come before him.”
MP’s Calls for Hate will Result in an Increase of Hate Crimes in Azerbaijan
On June 24th, in the Sabail region of Baku, a transgender woman Ayla Demirova, 27, who lived on 26 Said Rustemov Street was stabbed to death.
Sites of Diversity Dominate 2015 List of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
The Grand Canyon in Arizona, a motel in Alabama with ties to the Civil Rights movement, and a former gay nightclub in West Hollywood are included on 2015 list.
NBC Statement Regarding Donald Trump
At NBC, respect and dignity for all people are cornerstones of our values.
Victory! Nevada Orders Health Insurance Companies to Cover Transgender Health Care
The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund applauds the state of Nevada for ordering health insurance companies to provide coverage to transgender people for all medically necessary health care services, including transition-related care.