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Join Our Team in Supporting Our Members This Give OUT Day

After you donate to Equality Federation, please consider matching that gift with a donation to your closest participating state partner and a BIPOC-focused organization this Give Out Day.

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Jazmynne
May 18, 2026
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Paid Health Leave and its benefits for everyone

Paid Health Leave for everyone would provide access to taking care of oneself without jeopardizing their employment. This is a part of public health, and we must invest in it to keep everyone safe.

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Jazmynne
May 18, 2026
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Transphobia is a Waste of Money

Investing in furthering transphobic laws is a waste of precious resources, resources that come from our hard work. There are so many other things to invest in instead. 

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Jazmynne
May 18, 2026
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How this Southern Team Defended Trans Rights

Trans people are the experts in their own lives and are not a monolith. We should listen to as many trans people as we are willing to share and trust that their lives will adequately supplement the data we have and are continuing to collect to create robust and effective policy.

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Jazmynne
May 18, 2026
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President Biden Signs the Respect for Marriage Act

December 14, 2022 - Yesterday, President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law, ensuring that the federal government respects and protects all marriages equally.

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Jazmynne
May 18, 2026
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Support our Members this Give OUT Day

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Jazmynne
May 18, 2026
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Housing Our Community: LGBTQ+ Friendly Housing Programs

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Jazmynne
May 18, 2026
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Equality Federation Weekly Legislative Update: January 25

A weekly update of legislation moving through the states.

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Jazmynne
May 18, 2026
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