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Victory! Puzder OUT.

Our pressure worked. Earlier today we held a press conference with Pride At Work and Wyoming Equality to raise concerns over Andrew Puzder’s lack of qualifications to be Labor Secretary.

February 15, 2017
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Watch: Powerful Press Conference Against Trump's Pick for Labor Secretary

Washington, DC: Equality Federation joined Representative Takano (D-Calif.) and leaders of Pride at Work and Wyoming Equality today to hold a press conference opposing Andrew Puzder for Labor Secretary.

February 15, 2017
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TIPS: Including Bisexual People in Your Advocacy

Did you know that bisexual-identified people comprise more than half of the LGB community? In fact, recent polls suggest that one-third of young people don’t identify as straight or gay or lesbian. When communicating with your members, the public, law makers, or the media, a simple and powerful way to include this enormous, but often invisible, population is to add examples of how various policies impact the lives of bisexual people. Here are a few simple examples.

February 15, 2017
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Sting, Talib Kweli, Britney Spears, & Many More Artists Ask Texas Not to Discriminate

Federation members Equality Texas have launched a campaign backed by many big name creative artists who are calling upon Texas leaders not to enshrine discrimination targeting LGBTQ people into state law.

February 14, 2017
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New Attorney General Seeks to Undermine Nondiscrimination Protections for Transgender Students

Within hours of Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ confirmation, the Department of Justice put a wrench in the Department’s ongoing defense of President Obama’s guidance on fairness for transgender students, sending a troubling hint that the new Administration may be taking a different course.

February 11, 2017
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Statement on Confirmation of Jeff Sessions for Attorney General

Equality Federation stood in solidarity with the broad, diverse opposition to Senator Sessions for Attorney General due to his history of opposing fairness, freedom, and justice for all. He has a record of opposing LGBTQ equality, making racist statements, and acting as a barrier to progress for people of color, women, immigrants and other communities.

February 9, 2017

Press Releases

Less Than Two Weeks Until Summer Meeting

We're in the home stretch now! In less than two weeks, I'll stand up in Salt Lake City and welcome you all to our 16th Annual Summer Meeting. Honestly, as the days tick away, I can't decide what I'm more excited about -- the informative workshops or the incredible social events.

July 11, 2013
Frequently Asked Questions for a Post-DOMA World

Every day since the Supreme Court issued its landmark ruling striking down DOMA, we’re faced with more questions about how the decision will impact same-sex couples across the nation.

July 11, 2013
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
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