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FEDtalks Daily: Troy Stevenson of Garden State Equality--Watch Now!

Our eighth FEDtalk given at the Summer Meeting 2013 is from Troy Stevenson, Executive Director at Garden State Equality.

August 21, 2013
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FEDtalks Daily: Ali Vander Zanden of EqualityMaine--Watch Now!

Our seventh FEDtalk given at the Summer Meeting 2013 is from Ali Vander Zanden, Political Director at EqualityMaine.

August 20, 2013
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Stories from the States: Empire State Pride Agenda Releases Report on Health Disparities

LGBT people have unique health needs – and face unique challenges when accessing the care they need. In New York, the team at Empire State Pride Agenda has been working for years to meet the needs and address the challenges faced by LGBT New Yorkers. Just this week, they released a new report that will improve the health and well-being of the state’s LGBT community for years to come.

August 19, 2013
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FEDtalks Daily: Randy Moore of South Carolina Equality--Watch Now!

Our sixth FEDtalk given at the Summer Meeting 2013 is from Randy Moore, Intern at South Carolina Equality.

August 19, 2013
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FEDtalks Daily: Marina Santiago of Equality Texas--Watch Now!

Our fifth FEDtalk given at the Summer Meeting 2013 is from Marina Santiago, Intern at Equality Texas.

August 16, 2013
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FEDtalks Daily: Ted Martin of Equality Pennsylvania--Watch Now!

Our fourth FEDtalk given at the Summer Meeting 2013 is from Ted Martin, Executive Director at Equality Pennsylvania.

August 15, 2013

Press Releases

Welcome to the New Federation

As you may have noticed, over the past month, we’ve been rolling out a number of exciting changes to our communications. Thanks to the support of several key donors, the Federation added Jace Woodrum, a seasoned communications operative, to our team in June.

July 10, 2013
The Strategic Opportunity Initiative: Working in Ohio to Pass Nondiscrimination Laws

At the Federation, we work to strengthen state-based organizations that are making critical progress on the issues that matter most. And while that work takes many forms, it often involves on-the-ground collaboration -- the kind of collaboration that keeps us traveling around the country.

July 10, 2013
Historic! Senate Committee Votes in Favor of Employment Nondiscrimination Act

Just weeks after the Supreme Court struck down DOMA and restored marriage in California, the LGBT community is celebrating another historic victory.

July 10, 2013
Nation’s Leading LGBT Advocacy Organizations Call on House GOP to Introduce Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation

Later today, House Republicans will meet to discuss the future of immigration reform. They have a choice.

July 10, 2013
Stories from the States: Georgia Equality Celebrates Huge Successes at their 9th Annual Evening for Equality

Our members are always finding new and exciting ways to raise the dollars they need. From clever campaigns to effective events -- we consistently see state groups exceed their goals, deepen relationships with their supporters, and fund the fight for equality.

July 10, 2013
Thanks to the Sponsors of Equality!

The Equality Federation Institute is proud of the diverse group of sponsors supporting our Leadership Conference this year in Portland, Oregon. The annual Leadership Conference brings together LGBTQ leadership from around the nation for 4 days of planning, presenting our successes and challenges, and fellowship in order to guide and build the movement for the next year and beyond.

July 7, 2013
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