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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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Equality Ohio

December 17, 2012
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One Colorado

December 17, 2012
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Equality Maine

December 17, 2012
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Equality Maryland

December 17, 2012

Press Releases

Join us at the 16th Annual Summer Meeting!

Equality Utah welcomes state and national leaders to the 16th Equality Federation Institute Summer Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Sheraton Salt Lake City, located in the beautiful, complex state of Utah. Reserve your room online.

May 7, 2013
2014 Summer Meeting

Equality Federation Institute’s annual Summer Meeting is the premier gathering of state-based and national LGBT movement leaders. More than 150 advocates from across the country gather to connect and forge relationships, collaborate for future success and build momentum toward even greater wins in the communities we call home.

May 2, 2013
Advancing Critical Issues in the States

Through smart advocacy and strategic public education, our movement has secured key policy victories that have dramatically improved the lives of LGBT people. But as more than a dozen states have now won the freedom to marry for same-sex couples, in addition to several other critical protections for LGBT people and families, our state-based movement has reached a turning point.

April 28, 2013
Building Leaders

Strong leaders have propelled the movement for equality forward, with unprecedented wins over the last decade. Now our movement is facing new challenges -- from working in more conservative parts of the country to advancing social justice policies like immigration reform and health equity.

April 28, 2013
GoToWebinar

Host up to 100 participants in an online meeting.Access it for free as a Federation member. Contact us if you have any problems using this service.

April 3, 2013
SmartBriefs

Post your job positions online to reach the larger community of LGBT activists and workers.Access it for free as a Federation member. Contact us if you have any problems using this service.

April 3, 2013
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With your support, we'll be able to continue our work to build the leaders of today and tomorrow, strengthen state-based LGBTQ+ organizations, and make critical progress on the issues that matter most—like protecting transgender people, ending HIV criminalization and ensuring access to care, and banning conversion therapy across the country.