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Equality Federation Applauds California for Launching Process for Pardoning People Prosecuted for Being Gay

We applaud Gov. Newsom for announcing this long overdue pardon of civil rights hero Bayard Rustin along with the new clemency initiative to correct a historical wrong.

February 5, 2020
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2019 State Equality Index

The State Equality Index (SEI) is a comprehensive state-by-state report that provides a review of statewide laws and policies that affect LGBTQ people and their families. The SEI rates all 50 states plus Washington, D.C. in six areas of law and assigns the states to one of four distinct categories.

January 30, 2020
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Transgender Athletes Participate in Sports for the Same Reasons as Everyone Else

When we celebrate sports and protect transgender youth from discrimination, making sure that all young people can access the opportunities that sports afford, everyone wins.

January 29, 2020
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Equality Federation Response to Signing of Tennessee Adoption Discrimination Bill HB 836

We are extremely disappointed that Governor Lee signed HB 836 — the first anti-LGBTQ bill to be signed in 2020.

January 24, 2020
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The First Wave of Anti-LGBTQ Legislation has Arrived and it’s Worse Than you Think

The 2020 legislative session has just begun and we are already facing a massive wave of anti-LGBTQ bills.

January 23, 2020
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Equality Federation Response to Introduction of the Fairness for All Act

Rep. Chris Stewart from Utah introduced in Congress the "Fairness for All Act" to address LGBTQ discrimination.

December 6, 2019

Press Releases

Municipal Equality Index 2024

Equality Federation Institute is proud to partner on HRC’s 2024 Municipal Equality Index (MEI), a comprehensive tool that shows how cities nationwide foster LGBTQ+ equality through their policies, practices, and services. 

December 5, 2024
New Director Alert!

We are pleased to announce Janeesha’s promotion from Events Manager to Director of Leadership & Capacity Building!

November 18, 2024
Reflecting on Leadership Conference 2024

We held our largest Leadership Conference to date, with 360+ attendees from across the country coming together to build relationships and learn from one another. 

August 29, 2024
Say Hello to Our Newest State Partner!

Our state partner network is growing, and we’re so excited to introduce you to our newest member: Lavender Rights Project!

May 22, 2024
Launched: Vanguard HIV Policy Change-Makers Fellowship

Equality Federation Institute (EFI), empowered by ViiV Healthcare and our network of state-based LGBTQ+ advocacy partners, launched a bold pilot program this month: The Vanguard HIV Policy Change-Makers Fellowship!

March 14, 2024
Introducing our Newest State Partners!

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to the newest members of our state partner network: BlaqOut and the Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico! 

March 14, 2024
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