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Support our Members this Give OUT Day

June 27, 2022
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Equality Federation Response to U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization

June 24, 2022
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2021 Annual Report

June 17, 2022
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Important LGBTQ+ Legislation to Watch

May 6, 2022
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Steps LGBTQ+ Workers Can Take if they are Experiencing Discrimination in the Workplace

April 22, 2022
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Equality Federation Response to Signage of “Don’t Day Gay” Bill in Florida

March 28, 2022

Press Releases

Municipal Equality Index: A Nationwide Evaluation of Municipal Law

The Municipal Equality Index (MEI) examines how inclusive municipal laws, policies, and services are of LGBTQ people who live and work there. Cities are rated based on non-discrimination laws, the municipality as an employer, municipal services, law enforcement, and the city leadership’s public position on equality.

December 3, 2020
Fulton v. City of Philadelphia Hearing

On November 4 the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case (Fulton v. City of Philadelphia) that will determine whether taxpayer-funded child welfare services agencies have a right to discriminate against LGBTQ people.

November 4, 2020
Equality Federation Denounces Confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court

Equality Federation responds to the news that the United States Senate voted 52-48 to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.

October 27, 2020
How You Can Help Get Out the Vote in Your State

Check out what some of our members are doing to provide you with resources to be an informed voter and to learn more about getting involved in your community.

October 15, 2020
150 Groups Urge Senate to Oppose Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court Nomination

Over 150 Civil Rights and Public Interest Groups Urge Senate to Oppose Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court Nomination

October 13, 2020
Equality Federation Opposes Judge Amy Coney Barrett for the Supreme Court

Equality Federation responds to the news that President Trump’s nominee to the United States Supreme Court will be Judge Amy Coney Barrett.

September 26, 2020
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