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Election 2008

Need a summary of what the results of this election mean to YOU? Read our press release that summarizes the gains and losses that impact lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people all over America.

A new administration

Read what the Task Force Action Fund has to say about the election of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States.

Liveblog, Nov. 20

Listen to Kate Kendell, Nadine Smith and Barbara McCullough-Jones, three women who led the anti-amendment charge in California, Florida and Arizona. They'll be answering questions live, so don't miss this opportunity.

November 11
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force commemorates Transgender Day of Remembrance
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November 19
Commentary: National LGBT rights leader says stand firm, move forward
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November 10
Article of Faith: Keeping the faith after outcomes of ballot measures impacting LGBT people
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November 7
Election 2008: Media resources available from the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
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Remembrance into action: Honoring trans women of color

Posted November 20, 10:57 am
by Amanda Morgan

Transgender Day of Remembrance feels especially sad this year, with Duanna Johnson and Latiesha Green, two black trans women, murdered within a week of each other and another trans woman of color I met just a few weeks ago dead from as yet undisclosed causes.