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Equality Federation won’t stop until all LGBTQ+ people are fully empowered and represented in their communities, experiencing full equality in their lives.

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We're Hiring a Director of Development

The Equality Federation is looking for a highly skilled, enthusiastic and motivated leader to become our Director of Development. As we continue to build our organization, we are seeking an individual who can help us expand as the movement builder and strategic partner to state-based organizations advocating for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people.

July 8, 2015
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We're Hiring a Training & Organizational Development Associate

Advocates are working all across the country to advance statewide laws and local ordinances protecting LGBT people from discrimination. At the same time, our opposition is mounting an effort to pass so-called religious exemption laws legalizing discrimination against LGBT people in housing, employment, and services.

July 8, 2015
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Leadership Opportunity: Victory Fund Candidate and Campaign Training

Our partners at the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund have an exciting opportunity for those interested in learning more about effective political campaigns. Later this month, Victory's Candidate & Campaign Training will take place in San Antonio, Texas.

July 1, 2015
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Lawsuit Filed Over Louisiana Governor's Unconstitutional Anti-Gay Marriage Executive Order

Equality Federation member Forum for Equality Foundation has partnered with the ACLU to file suit challenging Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal's anti-LGBT "Marriage and Conscience Order." Read the press release below!

June 30, 2015
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Victory! Supreme Court Grants Freedom to Marry

Today, Equality Federation applauds the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision securing the freedom to marry for all Americans!This is a momentous win for freedom, equality, inclusion, commitment, and above all, love.

June 27, 2015
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Equality Federation Staff's Personal Reactions to the Marriage Ruling

Today is a joyous moment in our movement's march towards justice and equality for all. The Supreme Court's ruling is deeply personal to all of us, and here are our reactions...

June 26, 2015

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RTS: 12-Month Development Plan Training Series

2019 Annual Report

Equality Federation faced a challenging 2019 and used creative strategies to help state-based equality groups across the country support LGBTQ Americans. The fight for justice is a long game. We are committed to using every opportunity to keep building the power of our state-based movement while inspiring communities to stand with us on the side of fairness and equality.

All About the Latest Harm Reduction Policies Across the County

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Meet Raffi Freedman-Gurspan, First Openly Transgender Member of White House Staff

Equality Federation hosted an amazing fundraising reception on April 24th at the Studio Theater in Washington DC. With the help of Board Members, Sam Nitz and Kellan Baker, we had 14 sponsors and over 175 attendees!

Will You Join Us in Charlotte for Summer Meeting?

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