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I’m Bi, I’m Valid, and I’m Allowed to Take up Space

I took a job working for Equality Federation because I believe it is everyone’s job to help make the world a better place. The fact that I can do that while working for a cause I so deeply believe in was a double win.

September 19, 2019
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Building Trans Political Power

Our Legislative Action Center curated a conversation about building trans political power with experts Emmett Schelling, Executive Director at Transgender Education Network of Texas, and Dylan Waguespack, president of the board of directors for Louisiana Trans Advocates. Check out some of the highlights from our conversation.

September 6, 2019
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Meet the Equality Federation's Newest Team Member

Dione Friends joined Equality Federation as Director of Communications in August 2019. Prior to joining Equality Federation, she spent eight years on the communications team at the ACLU of Texas, where she substantially grew their digital presence, communications capacity, and ability to reach people offline.

September 5, 2019
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Where We Call Home: LGBT People of Color in Rural America

Media coverage often portrays rural America as singularly white, conservative and working-class. Yet at least 10 million people of color, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people of color, call rural America home.

September 1, 2019
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15 States Say It’s Legal to Fire LGBTQ People

15 states filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court asking them to rule against three individuals who were fired for being LGBTQ. The three cases include the first transgender civil rights case to be heard by the high court on October 8th.

August 30, 2019
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Live Blog: Leadership Conference #EqFed19

The 22nd annual gathering of the Leadership Conference is here, who’s ready? Shortly, Equality Federation and Fairness Campaign will co-host over 200+ LGBTQ state and national movement leaders in Louisville, KY [press release].

July 17, 2019

Press Releases

Federation Introduces Slate of Board Candidates

A few weeks ago, our board chairs shared some exciting news: we are expanding the board to include more at-large members! This growth will allow the Federation to continue serving state-based organizations to the highest degree and advancing equality in all the communities we call home.

June 4, 2014
Tips for Members: How to Remove Duplicates from Your List in Salsa

Your supporter list in Salsa is one of your organization’s greatest assets. It’s the people who care about the work you do, who give you their time, who contribute their dollars -- all to support your efforts to win equality. Keeping this list up-to-date and accurate supports all of your work -- from communications to development to organizing.

June 2, 2014
Member Opportunity: Management Training at Summer Meeting 2014 in Minneapolis

Summer Meeting 2014 is just a few months away, and it’s shaping up to be the best one yet — especially with the addition of a special members-only program. This year, with support from Arcus Foundation, we’re bringing in our friends from The Management Center to share their Managing to Change the World training — only with Federation members.

June 2, 2014
Building the Communications Expertise of the State-based Movement

About a year ago, as I was starting my new job as Director of Communications at Equality Federation, I realized I had a unique opportunity to achieve a personal goal: to build up the communications expertise of the state-based movement.

May 28, 2014
The Federation Joins NC and OH Convening of Haas Jr. Grantees

Nothing is as inspiring as a gathering of grassroots activists to remind you of the power of communities organizing for change.

May 28, 2014
Stories from the States: MassEquality and Partners Work Together to Update Massachusetts’ Anti-Bullying Law

Every student should be able to go to school each day in a safe and supportive environment where they are able to learn and excel without fear of being bullied. In 2010, Massachusetts passed a landmark anti-bullying law to ensure safety for students.

May 27, 2014
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