# Christopher Street Project

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The **Christopher Street Project** is a United States-based organization focused on advancing the rights of [transgender](/source/Transgender) individuals. The organization focuses on electing candidates who are proponents of transgender rights to the [US Congress](/source/United_States_Congress), unseating Democratic politicians who vote or speak out against trans rights, monitoring [Democratic](/source/Democratic_Party_(United_States)) party lawmakers' commitments to the [transgender](/source/Transgender) community, and countering legislative actions that it perceives as harmful to transgender Americans.

## Mission

The project, named in reference to the [1969 Stonewall Riots](/source/Stonewall_riots) and the location of the [Stonewall Inn](/source/Stonewall_Inn) on [Christopher Street](/source/Christopher_Street), was founded in January 2025.[1] The organization focuses on building and leveraging political power to advance equity for transgender individuals across the United States.[2] It was founded as an electoral organization and a messaging resource, designed to influence Democratic policy positions and communications strategy related to transgender issues.[2] The organization targets Democratic leaders who they believe have not consistently supported transgender rights, such as votes that have adversely affected healthcare access for military families with transgender children.[3][4]

## Support

The Christopher Street Project has been publicly supported by members of the [United States House of Representatives](/source/United_States_House_of_Representatives) and the [United States Senate](/source/United_States_Senate), including U.S. Senator [Andy Kim](/source/Andy_Kim_(politician)) and Representatives [Ayanna Pressley](/source/Ayanna_Pressley) and [Jasmine Crockett](/source/Jasmine_Crockett).[2] Pressley said in a statement that she was "proud to help launch the Christopher Street Project and continue building a more just America where our transgender siblings are treated with respect, receive the healthcare they need, and can live their lives free from discrimination and violence."[2]

## Fundraisers and events

On March 31, 2025, the Christopher Street Project led a collaboration with 12 organizations to host the primary Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) rally and press conference on the National Mall. The rally featured over a dozen members of Congress, public figures such as last year’s [Lena Dunham](/source/Lena_Dunham), and transgender activists such as [Dr. Elijah Nicholas](/source/Dr._Elijah_Nicholas). More than 500 people attended the rally, and it was documented by 23 news outlets, including [ABC](/source/ABC_News_(United_States)), [NBC](/source/NBC_News), [Washington Post](/source/The_Washington_Post), and [Fox News](/source/Fox_News).[5][6][7][8]

## References

1. ["Standing Up for Trans Rights With Christopher Street Project"](https://indypendent.org/2025/03/standing-up-for-trans-rights-with-cristopher-street-project/). Retrieved 2025-03-26.

1. Migdon, Brooke (January 15, 2025). ["Christopher Street Project wants to hold Democrats accountable for anti-trans votes"](https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5087610-christopher-street-project-trans-rights/). *The Hill*. Retrieved March 16, 2025.

1. Oprysko, Caitlin (2025-01-14). ["Stabenow, Bucshon land on K Street"](https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-influence/2025/01/14/stabenow-bucshon-land-on-k-street-00198286#:~:text=TRANS%20ADVOCATES%20LOOK%20TO%20FLEX%20POLITICAL%20MUSCLE:). *POLITICO*. Retrieved 2025-03-26.

1. Demirjian, Karoun (2024-12-18). ["Senate Clears Defense Bill Denying Transgender Care to Minors"](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/us/politics/senate-defense-bill-transgender-care-minors.html). *The New York Times*. [ISSN 0362-4331](https://www.worldcat.org/issn/0362-4331). Retrieved 2025-03-26.

1. Christopher Street Project (2026). ["Trans Day of Visibliity"](https://transdayofvisibility.com/)

1. Stahl, Jay. ["Lena Dunham makes rare public speech in support of transgender rights"](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/04/02/lena-dunham-now-girls-rare-public-appearance/82773151007/). *USA TODAY*. Retrieved 2026-03-03.

1. ["The fight for trans rights: See photos from Day Of Visibility rally on National Mall"](https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/news/nation/2025/03/31/trans-day-of-visibility-national-mall-photos/82747767007/). *USA TODAY*. Retrieved 2026-03-03.

1. Wilder • •, Drew (2025-03-31). ["Transgender Day of Visibility celebrated amid Trump administration acts"](https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/president-trump-politics/transgender-day-of-visibility-trump-administration/3880298/). *NBC4 Washington*. Retrieved 2026-03-03.

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