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Identity and Politics
Identity and Politics

Since before even Albert Cashier, an American soldier in the Union Army during the Civil War, transgender service members and veterans have been a part of not only the fabric of our rich military history, but also our American History.

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Veterans sue VA for Gender-Confirmation Surgery
Veterans sue VA for Gender-Confirmation Surgery

Today, the Transgender American Veterans Association (TAVA) filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeking an order that the VA act on TAVA’s 2016 rulemaking petition for gender-confirmation surgery. Nearly eight years since TAVA submitted its rulemaking petition asking the VA to provide this essential and lifesaving medical care, and more than two years since Secretary McDonough pledged to make this care available, the VA has failed to act. The VA’s delay endangers the health and well-being of many of the nation’s 163,000 transgender veterans. It also violates the VA’s legal obligations.

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Transgender Day of Visibility
Transgender Day of Visibility

In celebration of TDOV, and the approximately 163,000 trans+ veterans we represent, we ask that you consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Transgender American Veterans Association (TAVA)

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If you’re a Trans+ Veteran who served in the United States Armed Forces, we welcome you to stand with us and join the ranks of TAVA—your service continues, and your voice matters.

As a nonprofit organization, TAVA depends on donations, gifts, grants and sponsorships to operate and reach our community. To continue supporting Trans+ veterans and TAVA’s mission please consider donating.

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Nearly 200,000 trans+ veterans have served the
United States of America with PRIDE.

A VETERAN is someone who answered their nation’s call.

That is NOT debatable.