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

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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.

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Ian Palmquist

Ian Palmquist is Director of Leadership Programs for Equality Federation, the national strategic partner to state-based organizations working to win equality in the communities we call home. His top priorities are building strong state leaders, strengthening the movement in the South, and winning safe and just school policies.

December 17, 2012
Equality Michigan

December 17, 2012
Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition

December 17, 2012
Garden State Equality

December 17, 2012
Tennessee Equality Project

December 17, 2012
Equality North Carolina

December 17, 2012
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