TEP is a federally recognized 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to move our community out of crisis by creating equitable systems of support centered around Disabled 2TIGE-BIPOC (2Spirit, Trans, Intersex, and Gender Expansive members of the community who are also Black, Indigenous, and or People of Color), to ensure that we all get to thrive.
A word from our founder
In 2016, conservatives and religious extremists showed us that anyone with a big enough eraser could erase decades of people’s blood, sweat, and tears in advancing equity. These attacks and acts of hate have continued to run rampant globally ever since. It’s exhausting. But that’s the point.
TEP was started as a response to the shared narratives of dysphoria, depression, and isolation that were being experienced by community members everywhere and works to serve as a reminder that we don’t need anyone else’s permission to exist!
We’re not here to get caught in the trap of fighting with people who refuse to acknowledge our humanity, or that everyone deserves the most basic rights to own their own bodies. Instead, we’re focused on building the equitable future that we all deserve. One where we all get to thrive!
Liberation Lab
The place to experiment, build, and grow power
Train Here. Lead Everywhere.
Level up your advocacy with justice-rooted training that powers real change.
Liberation Lab is a learning hub for anyone who wants to grow their skills, strengthen their leadership, and help move us all into the equitable future we deserve. Our trainings are paid because our educators are experts, our curriculum is community centered, and creating high-quality, justice-focused content takes time and resources. Your enrollment fuels more tools, more impact, and more support for the people who need it most. If you step up and earn the title of Organizer with TEP, you unlock free access to Liberation Lab. When you are doing the work, we make sure you have the training to back it up. Organizations can train their staff, volunteers, or students here too. If you want justice-rooted, accessible learning that actually changes behavior, you are in the right place. Start where you are. Learn what you need. Help us build a liberated future out of spite and solidarity.
We All Deserve Safety
According to the ACLU, since January 1st, 2026 over 490 anti-Trans bills have been introduced into legislation, attempting to strip away access to healthcare, housing, education, and safety for existing as our authentic selves. (Learn more here, thanks to our friends at the ACLU)
We know behind every bill is a person.
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A young trans girl who won’t eat or drink at school so that she doesn’t have to face harassment while trying to use the restroom.
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A disabled Black Trans man denied health care during a vulnerable health scare.
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A Two-Spirit elder trying to keep a roof overhead after losing work
Our SAFE Pledge is where we start. Together we’ll grow support for this community by showing up with visibly, accountability, and action.
Events
march, 2026
Recent Updates
Clothing Swaps Save Lives (We Said What We Said)
Clothing is something a lot of people take for granted. You walk into a store, grab your size, maybe try something on, maybe not, and move on with your day. But for 2TIGE folks, it’s rarely that simple. For many of us, clothing is tied up in dysphoria, safety, access,...
Inked in Solidarity: 12 People, 9 States…and growing
Something really powerful is already happening. Over the past few days, 12 people across 9 states have signed up to be part of this campaign. Not because they had to. Not because it was convenient. But because they believe in showing up — visibly — for the 2TIGE...
[Sign Up] Louder With Love Fundraising Stream
If you’ve been online at all lately, you already know this:everything feels loud. And not in a fun way. The hate is loud.The fear is loud.The doom scroll never shuts up. And for 2TIGE (Two Spirit, Trans, Intersex, and Gender Expansive) folks, that noise isn’t just...
Supreme Court Reviews State Bans on Transgender Student Athletes
The Supreme Court is reviewing state bans on transgender girls in school sports. The outcome could have major implications for LGBTQ students nationwide. Idaho was the first state to totally ban Transgender student athletes from school sports in 2020, with West...
Getting #LouderWithLove (Again)
What Is Louder With Love? Louder With Love is a community-powered campaign rooted in a simple but radical idea: we don’t have to amplify harm to acknowledge it—we can choose to amplify love instead. Every day, we’re bombarded with bad news, hateful rhetoric, and...
Home for the Holidays: 10 Things You Can Do To Show Up For Your Trans Loved Ones
The comfort, safety, and humanity of your 2TIGE loved one(s) are not optional because you feel awkward or uncertain.
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