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The Federation’s Safe and Just Schools Program Empowers Groundbreaking Work in Minnesota

All young people deserve the opportunity to feel safe and protected at school in order to learn. That's why the Equality Federation and our members are committed to building welcoming and just schools where students are free from bullying, harassment, discrimination and harsh discipline policies that push our young people out of school.

March 12, 2014
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New York Association for Gender Rights Advocacy

February 26, 2014
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Report from Equal Rights Center Shines Light on Barriers to Senior Housing for Same-Sex Couples

By 2030, an estimated 6 million LGBT seniors will be living in this country. As this number increases, so does the need for more housing options that allow older LGBT people and their partners to live in safe and comfortable environments.

February 26, 2014
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Louisiana Trans Advocates

Louisiana Trans Advocates

February 25, 2014
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Equality Florida

February 25, 2014
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Equality Maps

February 21, 2014

Press Releases

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
REPORT: Preempting LGBTQ+ Rights: How States Undermine Local Leadership and Innovation on LGBTQ+ Equality

In a new paper from A Better Balance, Local Solutions Support Center, and Equality Federation, we trace the local roots of LGBTQ+ equality in the United States and highlight the different types of abusive preemption that target local authority to protect LGBTQ+ individuals.

February 13, 2024
Our Growing Team

We are no longer the scrappy organization we once were. I am proud to say that Equality Federation is now an organization of 17, with the plan to have a staff of 20 by the end of the year.

February 12, 2024
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