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Watch: LGBTQ Youth in the Juvenile Justice System

On any given day in America thousands of LGBTQ youth, disproportionately youth of color, are separated from their families by means of our broken, corrupted juvenile justice system. In this webinar discussion with MAP, Youth First!, Impact Justice, and NCLR we explore the issue and what we can do together to make the changes necessary to ensure all our youth have a fair opportunity to thrive. Click here to take the pledge for youth and learn more.

November 14, 2016
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Trump of Little Risk to Marriage Equality

In response to some inquiries from people who are afraid their marriages might be invalidated, we drafted this brief explanation.

November 10, 2016
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the fight for equality continues

The election results are devastating. The Equality Federation staff and I are deeply saddened today as we grapple with the reality that the country has elected Donald Trump, who campaigned on racism, homophobia, sexism, xenophobia—sentiments based in fear and hatred.

November 9, 2016
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Progress! Cheyenne Council Approves Non-Discrimination Resolution

On Monday, October 24, after nearly six hours of public testimony and dais debate, the Cheyenne City Council voted 7-3 to approve an anti-discrimination resolution that commits to equal protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents.

November 2, 2016
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Hundreds Attend Transgender Conference in Virginia

Almost 500 attendees, including over 250 people identifying as transgender, gathered in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday for the 3rd annual TIES (Transgender Information and Empowerment Summit) hosted by Equality Federation Member, Equality Virginia. TIES is the largest conference of its kind in the south and is free to attend.

November 2, 2016
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Fond Farewell

For nearly four years, the two of us have worked together to coordinate a grant from the State Equality Fund focused on developing campaign strategies that would advance nondiscrimination protections for the LGBTQ community. Our time at Equality Federation has been incredibly rewarding, but our project is now winding down, and we will be leaving the Federation at the end of December.

October 25, 2016

Press Releases

No on Prop 1 Campaign Launches TV Ad

Equality Federation is proud to support our member Alaskans Together for Equality and the rest of the steering committee of Fair Anchorage, the No on Prop 1 campaign. This week, they released their first TV ad, which features David Lockard and his son, Col, who is transgender.

March 2, 2018
Widespread Threat to Equality - License to Discriminate Bills

Our families are under attack. From the White House to state legislatures across the nation, right-wing politicians are trying to prevent justice and equality under the guise of protecting religious freedom.

March 1, 2018
License to Discriminate Passes in Georgia Senate

The Georgia State Senate, by a vote of 35-19, advanced legislation that would allow taxpayer-funded adoption agencies to deny service to LGBTQ youth and families.

February 23, 2018
Webinar Opportunity: Building a Major Donor Program

As part of our Raising the States resource development training program, Equality Federation is excited to team up with Network for Good to provide training opportunities open to all members!

February 16, 2018
Georgia Passes Comprehensive Adoption Bill; Fight Far From Over

Last week lawmakers in Georgia passed positive reforms to the state’s adoption and foster care code. HB 159 updates the state’s antiquated child welfare laws and does not include any discriminatory language.

February 14, 2018
Victory! South Dakota Defeats Anti-Transgender Bathroom Ban

Two additional bills targeting LGBTQ people have failed in the South Dakota Legislature. SB 160, which would have prohibited classroom instruction of gender expression or identity, and SB 202, which would have required all public restrooms to have a sign posted giving notice that a person of the “opposite sex” may be in the restroom, were both killed or voted down with bipartisan support.

February 13, 2018
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