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

January 2, 2013
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Statescape Billfinder

Billfinder allows you to search for state and federal bills on any subject. We use it to find the text of bills relating to LGBT rights.To use the Billfinder, you need to enter a name and an organization, but that's all. You don't register or have to give them contact information.

December 18, 2012
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South Carolina Equality

December 17, 2012
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Roey Thorpe

Roey Thorpe is the Director of Advocacy Programs for the Equality Federation, the strategic partner to state-based organizations winning equality in the communities we call home. In this role, Roey works closely with activists to create plans and strategies to pass laws banning discrimination against LGBT people in employment, housing, and public life.

December 17, 2012
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Equal Rights Washington

December 17, 2012
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Outfront Minnesota

December 17, 2012

Press Releases

Equality Federation Institute Summer Internship Application

February 14, 2012
Equality Federation and HRC Releases Annual State Equality Index Ratings

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.

Stories from the States: The Fairness Campaign and Kentucky Fairness Alliance Merge!

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Prioritizing and Partnering to Win Equality

Equality Federation member organizations know how to be successful. Ask any state leader the recipe to winning, and somewhere in their response will be the importance of working with partners.

How To Do Trauma-Informed Organizing

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