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Member Opportunity: Management Center to Offer Training at Summer Meeting 2014

Summer Meeting 2014 is coming together, and it's going to be the best one yet -- especially with the newest addition to the program.This year, the Equality Federation Institute is proud to offer a special opportunity for member organizations -- a free fast-paced crash course in the basics of effective management.

April 8, 2014
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Spread the Word: LGBT People Under Attack in Mississippi

We've developed the tools below so that all Federation member groups can organize and engage their supporters in the fight against Mississippi's harmful and dangerous bill to allow discrimination against LGBT people.

April 2, 2014
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After Years of Tireless Work, Maryland Secures Nondiscrimination Protections for Transgender People

It took years of organizing and lobbying and coalition building and storytelling. But soon, the Fairness for All Marylanders Act of 2014 will become law.

April 2, 2014
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Stories from the States: Equality Florida and Partners Urge LGBT Couples to Refuse to Lie on their Taxes

In 2011, the IRS defined marriage as a legal union between one man and one woman, essentially forcing legally married same-sex couples to lie on their income tax returns by filing as single. This legal injustice inspired Nadine Smith of Equality Florida to create the Refuse to Lie Campaign, encouraging legally married same-sex couples to take a stand by refusing to deny our spouses.

March 31, 2014
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Registration for Summer Meeting 2014 Now Open!

It’s time to start thinking about summer. Warm breezes, green trees, vacation days. And Summer Meeting.Each year, the Equality Federation Institute hosts the Summer Meeting to bring together the sharpest minds and the most strategic players in the movement for LGBT equality.

March 27, 2014
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Department of Health and Human Services Announces that Insurers Must Guarantee Coverage to Same-Sex Couples

Just this past week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) took another step toward making healthcare available and equitable for married same-sex couples.

March 19, 2014

Press Releases

Advancing Critical Issues in the States

Through smart advocacy and strategic public education, our movement has secured key policy victories that have dramatically improved the lives of LGBT people. But as more than a dozen states have now won the freedom to marry for same-sex couples, in addition to several other critical protections for LGBT people and families, our state-based movement has reached a turning point.

April 28, 2013
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April 3, 2013
SmartBriefs

Post your job positions online to reach the larger community of LGBT activists and workers.Access it for free as a Federation member. Contact us if you have any problems using this service.

April 3, 2013
GoToWebinar

Host up to 100 participants in an online meeting.Access it for free as a Federation member. Contact us if you have any problems using this service.

April 3, 2013
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March 22, 2013
Programs

Equality Federation is the strategic partner and movement builder to state-based organizations winning equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in the communities we call home.

February 17, 2013
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