The regulation that excludes transition related healthcare from coverage in New York is up for re-authorization. SRLP is working hard to make sure that it is repealed so that all trans medicaid consumers in New York can access the healthcare coverage that they need. Please join us by signing this letter and sending it to […]
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SRLP gets mentioned in Yahoo news!
Still a relevant resource! Toilet Training gets a shout out in Yahoo news! http://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/transgender-girl-s-parents-sue-for-her-right-to-use-the-bathroom-201415013.html And if you’re interested in purchasing your own copy, orders can be made here: http://srlp.org/get-involved/merchandise/
SRLP In Solidarity 2013
Download the newsletter at: SRLP_In_Solidarity_2013
Gun Control, Surveillance and Trans Resistance
In the wake of incidents like the Virginia Tech and Newtown shootings, we often hear calls for increased surveillance and involuntary treatment of people with mental illness, and general calls to further lock down our school and other public institutions. This is not surprising–for decades we have been told that locking more people up and building more walls […]
Antony Hegarty Donates Auction Proceeds to SRLP
We wish to express deep gratitude to friend of Sylvia Rivera Law Project Antony Hegarty. Antony will donate the proceeds from a Ten Thousand Things jewelry auction to SRLP. The current issue of V Magazine features both a portrait of Antony taken by Inez and Vinoodh as well as the Ten Thousand Things ring, […]
SRLP Listed As Among Top 19 Biggest Impact National Non Profits
The Sylvia Rivera Law Project is pleased to announce that we were listed as among the top 19 national non profits “advancing the equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals and supporting the issues that the LGBT community tackles—including discriminatory policies, violence against members of the community, and improving the health and […]
New Member Orientation January 17th!
Happy 2013, SRLP Community! We’re excited about the work we’ll be doing this new year. This month we will host another the second new member orientation on January 17th at 6 PM. Orientations are a chance for you to learn how to become more involved with SRLP. For more information on membership see below! Food […]
Dean Spade: GritTV interview
GritTV recently posted an interview that Laura Flanders did with me.
Sylvia Rivera Law Project Year End Greetings!
For 10 years, the Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) has been working to make gender self-determination a reality for all people. We are grateful for all the clients, community members, activists, artists, donors and volunteers like YOU who continue to enrich and sustain this organization. As 2012 draws to a close, we invite you to help make another ten […]
NYC Secure Communities Bill Fails Transgender Immigrant Communities
By Sylvia Rivera Law Project on December 13, 2012 in Action Alert, News, Press Release, SRLP In The Media
CONTACTS: Pooja Gehi: (202) 491-7665 Tiloma Jayasinghe: (917) 669-0696 NYC Secure Communities Bill Fails Transgender Immigrant Communities *December 13, 2012 New York, NY* – A coalition of anti-violence advocates who work with immigrant survivors of family and intimate partner violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, and survivors of homophobic and transphobic violence in New York welcomed […]