Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen
@transrigo.bsky.social
Transgender advocate. First openly trans child of a Member of Congress (Ileana Ros-Lehtinen)
I'm Cuban American, so yep, from Miami. Now a DC transplant. He/él. Native Spanglish speaker. Views = my own
https://linktr.ee/TransRigo
I'm Cuban American, so yep, from Miami. Now a DC transplant. He/él. Native Spanglish speaker. Views = my own
https://linktr.ee/TransRigo
My dad is a Vietnam vet. When I told him I was trans, he didn’t get it. Most parents don’t.
Later he told me: when you’re in a foxhole, you don’t care who the guy next to you is, only if he has your back.
Change can happen.
Thank you @newsweek.com for publishing this for #TransAwarenessWeek
Later he told me: when you’re in a foxhole, you don’t care who the guy next to you is, only if he has your back.
Change can happen.
Thank you @newsweek.com for publishing this for #TransAwarenessWeek
November 14, 2025 at 7:19 PM
My dad is a Vietnam vet. When I told him I was trans, he didn’t get it. Most parents don’t.
Later he told me: when you’re in a foxhole, you don’t care who the guy next to you is, only if he has your back.
Change can happen.
Thank you @newsweek.com for publishing this for #TransAwarenessWeek
Later he told me: when you’re in a foxhole, you don’t care who the guy next to you is, only if he has your back.
Change can happen.
Thank you @newsweek.com for publishing this for #TransAwarenessWeek
Shout out to National Hispanic Media Coalition for an inspiring night!
Celebrating all of the deserving honorees building bridges in the world of policy & tech 💻 🫱🏼🫲🏾 🧡
#NHMCImpact
@nhmc.bsky.social
@trevorproject.bsky.social
Celebrating all of the deserving honorees building bridges in the world of policy & tech 💻 🫱🏼🫲🏾 🧡
#NHMCImpact
@nhmc.bsky.social
@trevorproject.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Shout out to National Hispanic Media Coalition for an inspiring night!
Celebrating all of the deserving honorees building bridges in the world of policy & tech 💻 🫱🏼🫲🏾 🧡
#NHMCImpact
@nhmc.bsky.social
@trevorproject.bsky.social
Celebrating all of the deserving honorees building bridges in the world of policy & tech 💻 🫱🏼🫲🏾 🧡
#NHMCImpact
@nhmc.bsky.social
@trevorproject.bsky.social
I’m starting a new job!
My mission has long been to stop LGBTQ, and especially trans, people from being seen as political footballs and start getting us seen as real people - your friends, families, neighbors.
Now I get to focus on that at @trevorproject.bsky.social 🏳️🌈
So proud to join this team 🚀
My mission has long been to stop LGBTQ, and especially trans, people from being seen as political footballs and start getting us seen as real people - your friends, families, neighbors.
Now I get to focus on that at @trevorproject.bsky.social 🏳️🌈
So proud to join this team 🚀
October 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I’m starting a new job!
My mission has long been to stop LGBTQ, and especially trans, people from being seen as political footballs and start getting us seen as real people - your friends, families, neighbors.
Now I get to focus on that at @trevorproject.bsky.social 🏳️🌈
So proud to join this team 🚀
My mission has long been to stop LGBTQ, and especially trans, people from being seen as political footballs and start getting us seen as real people - your friends, families, neighbors.
Now I get to focus on that at @trevorproject.bsky.social 🏳️🌈
So proud to join this team 🚀
We bought Tootie many comfy cat beds. She prefers trash.
#catsofbluesky
#catsofbluesky
September 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We bought Tootie many comfy cat beds. She prefers trash.
#catsofbluesky
#catsofbluesky
📚 Looking for a concrete thing to do on trans rights? Put this book in a library!
🏳️⚧️ Trans people are under attack in unprecedented ways, yet trans youth are still coming out. Many families don’t know what to do. They’re shocked and overwhelmed. This book can help ease that.
🏳️⚧️ Trans people are under attack in unprecedented ways, yet trans youth are still coming out. Many families don’t know what to do. They’re shocked and overwhelmed. This book can help ease that.
September 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
📚 Looking for a concrete thing to do on trans rights? Put this book in a library!
🏳️⚧️ Trans people are under attack in unprecedented ways, yet trans youth are still coming out. Many families don’t know what to do. They’re shocked and overwhelmed. This book can help ease that.
🏳️⚧️ Trans people are under attack in unprecedented ways, yet trans youth are still coming out. Many families don’t know what to do. They’re shocked and overwhelmed. This book can help ease that.
Beautiful day on the Potomac River with my husband ☀️
September 7, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Beautiful day on the Potomac River with my husband ☀️
Congrats to AIDS United on a beautiful event! My mom and I had a lovely time. As a Republican member of Congress, she continuously fought for PEPFAR, and is still doing so today with partners like @globalequality.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Congrats to AIDS United on a beautiful event! My mom and I had a lovely time. As a Republican member of Congress, she continuously fought for PEPFAR, and is still doing so today with partners like @globalequality.bsky.social
September 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
✨ Thank you @queerty.com for honoring me in the Pride 50! And alongside so many other fabulous honeorees. It was a magical night 🪩
June 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
✨ Thank you @queerty.com for honoring me in the Pride 50! And alongside so many other fabulous honeorees. It was a magical night 🪩
📍Another one of many fascinating data points here. Major health disparities persist, however.
June 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
📍Another one of many fascinating data points here. Major health disparities persist, however.
Fast fact: Respondents who had socially transitioned were more likely to report good health (67%) compared to those who hadn’t (61%), and medically transitioned respondents reported even better outcomes (70% vs. 58%).
June 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Fast fact: Respondents who had socially transitioned were more likely to report good health (67%) compared to those who hadn’t (61%), and medically transitioned respondents reported even better outcomes (70% vs. 58%).
📢OUT NOW: Health and Wellbeing report from the U.S. Trans Survey
Based on responses from 84k+ trans adults nationwide, this report dives deep into health, experiences with providers, and access to care.
Because trans experiences are real. Trans data is powerful. And every story counts. 📝📊🏳️⚧️
Based on responses from 84k+ trans adults nationwide, this report dives deep into health, experiences with providers, and access to care.
Because trans experiences are real. Trans data is powerful. And every story counts. 📝📊🏳️⚧️
June 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
📢OUT NOW: Health and Wellbeing report from the U.S. Trans Survey
Based on responses from 84k+ trans adults nationwide, this report dives deep into health, experiences with providers, and access to care.
Because trans experiences are real. Trans data is powerful. And every story counts. 📝📊🏳️⚧️
Based on responses from 84k+ trans adults nationwide, this report dives deep into health, experiences with providers, and access to care.
Because trans experiences are real. Trans data is powerful. And every story counts. 📝📊🏳️⚧️
⚖️ Calling all lawyers: CLE opportunity 🏳️⚧️
💻 ABA Webinar TOMORROW | June 5-6, 2025 | ABA Equity Summit
I’ll be speaking on “Under Attack: Protecting Trans Communities in a Hostile Landscape” with @equalityfl.bsky.social and more
@aba-crsj.bsky.social
💻 ABA Webinar TOMORROW | June 5-6, 2025 | ABA Equity Summit
I’ll be speaking on “Under Attack: Protecting Trans Communities in a Hostile Landscape” with @equalityfl.bsky.social and more
@aba-crsj.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
⚖️ Calling all lawyers: CLE opportunity 🏳️⚧️
💻 ABA Webinar TOMORROW | June 5-6, 2025 | ABA Equity Summit
I’ll be speaking on “Under Attack: Protecting Trans Communities in a Hostile Landscape” with @equalityfl.bsky.social and more
@aba-crsj.bsky.social
💻 ABA Webinar TOMORROW | June 5-6, 2025 | ABA Equity Summit
I’ll be speaking on “Under Attack: Protecting Trans Communities in a Hostile Landscape” with @equalityfl.bsky.social and more
@aba-crsj.bsky.social
Join me at World Pride in DC!
Honored to be invited to moderate the panel on Legal Rights & Health Advocacy for Trans Thriving
Trans people have always found ways to lean on each other when the government has failed us
We WILL thrive!
#worldpridedc #pride2025 #dcpride2025 @hrc.org
Honored to be invited to moderate the panel on Legal Rights & Health Advocacy for Trans Thriving
Trans people have always found ways to lean on each other when the government has failed us
We WILL thrive!
#worldpridedc #pride2025 #dcpride2025 @hrc.org
May 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Join me at World Pride in DC!
Honored to be invited to moderate the panel on Legal Rights & Health Advocacy for Trans Thriving
Trans people have always found ways to lean on each other when the government has failed us
We WILL thrive!
#worldpridedc #pride2025 #dcpride2025 @hrc.org
Honored to be invited to moderate the panel on Legal Rights & Health Advocacy for Trans Thriving
Trans people have always found ways to lean on each other when the government has failed us
We WILL thrive!
#worldpridedc #pride2025 #dcpride2025 @hrc.org
Big announcement!
Now that A4TE is up and running for trans equality, it’s time for me to take my next step. My last day is 4/30.
I’m going to recharge & then focus on changing hearts and minds.
I’m deeply grateful to have been part of this phenomenal team, and excited for what’s next!
Now that A4TE is up and running for trans equality, it’s time for me to take my next step. My last day is 4/30.
I’m going to recharge & then focus on changing hearts and minds.
I’m deeply grateful to have been part of this phenomenal team, and excited for what’s next!
April 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Big announcement!
Now that A4TE is up and running for trans equality, it’s time for me to take my next step. My last day is 4/30.
I’m going to recharge & then focus on changing hearts and minds.
I’m deeply grateful to have been part of this phenomenal team, and excited for what’s next!
Now that A4TE is up and running for trans equality, it’s time for me to take my next step. My last day is 4/30.
I’m going to recharge & then focus on changing hearts and minds.
I’m deeply grateful to have been part of this phenomenal team, and excited for what’s next!
🏳️⚧️ WE AREN’T GOING ANYWHERE 🏳️⚧️
In just 5 days we’re taking over the National Mall to show Trump that trans people won’t be erased!
Join us: TransDayOfVisibility.com
I’ll be there with @christopherstreet.bsky.social , @transequality.bsky.social, @publiccitizen.bsky.social & way more
In just 5 days we’re taking over the National Mall to show Trump that trans people won’t be erased!
Join us: TransDayOfVisibility.com
I’ll be there with @christopherstreet.bsky.social , @transequality.bsky.social, @publiccitizen.bsky.social & way more
March 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
🏳️⚧️ WE AREN’T GOING ANYWHERE 🏳️⚧️
In just 5 days we’re taking over the National Mall to show Trump that trans people won’t be erased!
Join us: TransDayOfVisibility.com
I’ll be there with @christopherstreet.bsky.social , @transequality.bsky.social, @publiccitizen.bsky.social & way more
In just 5 days we’re taking over the National Mall to show Trump that trans people won’t be erased!
Join us: TransDayOfVisibility.com
I’ll be there with @christopherstreet.bsky.social , @transequality.bsky.social, @publiccitizen.bsky.social & way more
New York folks! Join me on Friday, March 28th at 7pm for a live event with author Nico Lang and writer Adam Eli.
We’ll discuss real-life stories of trans youth in the book American Teenager and address the state of the trans rights movement.
At @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social in Brooklyn
We’ll discuss real-life stories of trans youth in the book American Teenager and address the state of the trans rights movement.
At @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social in Brooklyn
March 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
New York folks! Join me on Friday, March 28th at 7pm for a live event with author Nico Lang and writer Adam Eli.
We’ll discuss real-life stories of trans youth in the book American Teenager and address the state of the trans rights movement.
At @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social in Brooklyn
We’ll discuss real-life stories of trans youth in the book American Teenager and address the state of the trans rights movement.
At @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social in Brooklyn
📢 ACTION ALERT: Protect Trans Passport Access!
The U.S. Department of State is trying to limit trans people’s ability to update our passports. We must act now. Submit your comment to stop these discriminatory changes:
transequality.org/news/freedom...
#FreedomToFly
The U.S. Department of State is trying to limit trans people’s ability to update our passports. We must act now. Submit your comment to stop these discriminatory changes:
transequality.org/news/freedom...
#FreedomToFly
March 7, 2025 at 4:27 PM
📢 ACTION ALERT: Protect Trans Passport Access!
The U.S. Department of State is trying to limit trans people’s ability to update our passports. We must act now. Submit your comment to stop these discriminatory changes:
transequality.org/news/freedom...
#FreedomToFly
The U.S. Department of State is trying to limit trans people’s ability to update our passports. We must act now. Submit your comment to stop these discriminatory changes:
transequality.org/news/freedom...
#FreedomToFly
It was an honor to part of National Trans Strategy Day. Big thank you to NMAC, and especially Toni Newman and Destiny Pearson for organizing us. These are hard times, but together we will find our way through.
March 3, 2025 at 11:10 PM
It was an honor to part of National Trans Strategy Day. Big thank you to NMAC, and especially Toni Newman and Destiny Pearson for organizing us. These are hard times, but together we will find our way through.
Stay informed and make your voice heard! Join me this Tuesday for a discussion on policies that target LGBTQ+ families.
We’ll share experiences and strategize together to protect LGBTQ+ rights. Hope to see you there!
🗓 Feb 25th | 6:00 - 7:30pm Pacific (Zoom)
📌 Register at buff.ly/4hrNMeU
We’ll share experiences and strategize together to protect LGBTQ+ rights. Hope to see you there!
🗓 Feb 25th | 6:00 - 7:30pm Pacific (Zoom)
📌 Register at buff.ly/4hrNMeU
February 24, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Stay informed and make your voice heard! Join me this Tuesday for a discussion on policies that target LGBTQ+ families.
We’ll share experiences and strategize together to protect LGBTQ+ rights. Hope to see you there!
🗓 Feb 25th | 6:00 - 7:30pm Pacific (Zoom)
📌 Register at buff.ly/4hrNMeU
We’ll share experiences and strategize together to protect LGBTQ+ rights. Hope to see you there!
🗓 Feb 25th | 6:00 - 7:30pm Pacific (Zoom)
📌 Register at buff.ly/4hrNMeU
Thursday in Baltimore! @transequality.bsky.social will be there. Protect healthcare for trans patents. Because medical decisions are between patients, doctors, and families - not politicians.
February 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Thursday in Baltimore! @transequality.bsky.social will be there. Protect healthcare for trans patents. Because medical decisions are between patients, doctors, and families - not politicians.
Call your senator! Let’s stop this trans sports ban. It would put a target on trans girls’ backs and invade all girls’ privacy.
January 15, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Call your senator! Let’s stop this trans sports ban. It would put a target on trans girls’ backs and invade all girls’ privacy.