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Southern Grassroots Activists Connect in Asheville

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to attend the LGBT* in the South Conference, hosted by Campaign for Southern Equality in Asheville, North Carolina.About 500 people from around the region gathered for two days of peer learning and collaboration.

April 29, 2015
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Florida's Transgender Bathroom Bill Dies

A bill that would have made it illegal for any transgender person to use a restroom that did not match their gender assigned at birth has failed in Florida. HB 583, the “Single-Sex Public Facilities” bill, or Florida’s “Bathroom Bill,” introduced by State Representative Frank Artiles, was aimed to punish transgender individuals.

April 29, 2015
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Audio of the Oral Arguments for the Freedom to Marry, Latest Updates, and More...

April 28, 2015
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Statement on Oral Arguments at the Supreme Court for the Freedom to Marry

Last month, Equality Federation and our partner Campaign for Southern Equality filed an amicus brief calling on the Supreme Court to act quickly to ensure the freedom to marry across the nation.

April 28, 2015
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The Full Bruce Jenner Interview

On Friday April 24th, Bruce Jenner came out about transitioning to womanhood in a special episode of 20/20 with Diane Sawyer. Throughout the interview Jenner remained warm, calm, and honest. Diane was a kind and respectful interviewer.

April 25, 2015
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Equality Federation Joins Groups in Urging for Student Non-Discrimination Act

Equality Federation has joined 63 organizations in calling on Congress to support the Student Non-Discrimination Act in the House and Senate.The Student Non-Discrimination Act (SNDA) would explicitly prohibit public schools from discriminating against any student on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.

April 23, 2015

Press Releases

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March 3, 2022
Housing Our Community: LGBTQ+ Friendly Housing Programs

February 7, 2022
Equality Federation Weekly Legislative Update: January 25

A weekly update of legislation moving through the states.

January 25, 2022
Despite Senate divisions, now is a golden opportunity to pass the Equality Act

Now is the time — and this is the Congress — to do everything we can to ensure LGBTQ people are protected no matter what zip code they call home. Our window of opportunity may be short, and it may not reopen for years to come.

November 23, 2021
Equality Federation and HRC Release Annual Municipal Equality Index Ratings

In 20 states across the country, 74 cities earned over 85 points despite hailing from a state without non-discrimination statutes that explicitly protect sexual orientation and gender identity, which is up from five municipalities in 2012.

November 18, 2021
The Federation Welcomes Our Newest State Partner: Arkansas Black Gay Men’s Forum

We are excited to announce the addition of our newest state partner to the Equality Federation: Arkansas Black Gay Men’s Forum!

October 28, 2021
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