Danni Askini

Policy Focus Areas

Evidence-based analysis and decades of frontline experience informing the fight for justice, equity, and human dignity.

Transgender Rights & Dignity

Defending the fundamental rights and bodily autonomy of transgender and nonbinary people against an unprecedented wave of discriminatory legislation sweeping the nation.

23+ anti-trans bills defeated in Washington State

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Healthcare Access & Equity

Fighting for universal, affordable healthcare that includes comprehensive coverage for all communities—from insurance inclusion to provider training and systemic reform.

90+ organizations in ballot coalition

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Gender-Based Violence

Confronting the epidemic of violence against transgender women and gender-nonconforming people through better data, dedicated services, and systemic reform.

4x more likely to experience violent victimization (Bureau of Justice Statistics)

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Democracy & Civil Rights

Protecting democratic institutions, defending voting rights, and fighting back against the weaponization of government power to target marginalized communities.

Co-chair, No Hate in Washington State campaign

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Education Policy

Building safe, inclusive, and well-funded schools—informed by experience in foster care, social work, and leading national youth safety programs at GSA Network.

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Housing Affordability

Addressing the housing crisis through mutual aid, systemic reform, and inclusive policy—informed by lived experience and frontline service delivery through the Community Security Program.

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Economic Justice & Security

Confronting the national economic crisis facing transgender Americans—where unemployment is three times the national average and 29% live in poverty—through federal policy, mutual aid, and community-driven solutions.

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Digital Privacy & Surveillance

Analyzing digital surveillance threats—from automated license plate readers to age verification mandates—that disproportionately endanger marginalized communities.

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Criminal Justice

Reforming the criminal justice system through community-based safety alternatives, restorative justice, and addressing system failures that leave vulnerable communities unprotected.

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Fiscal Policy & Government Funding

Defending the federal programs that vulnerable communities depend on—from Medicaid to housing vouchers—and ensuring government budgets reflect the needs documented by national research.

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