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Important LGBTQ+ Legislation to Watch

May 6, 2022
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Steps LGBTQ+ Workers Can Take if they are Experiencing Discrimination in the Workplace

April 22, 2022
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Equality Federation Response to Signage of “Don’t Day Gay” Bill in Florida

March 28, 2022
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Weekly Update - LGBTQ+ Legislation Today

March 23, 2022
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Equality Federation Statement on the Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the U.S. Supreme Court

March 21, 2022
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REPORT: Curriculum Censorship & Hostile School Climate Bills

A new report from Movement Advancement Project (MAP) examines the wave of state legislation that censors discussions of race and LGBTQ+ people in schools, creates a hostile climate for students, and undermines public education. The report was released in partnership with Equality Federation.

March 16, 2022

Press Releases

Equality Maryland Seeks Director

Equality Maryland seeks a visionary leader to serve as the organization’s next Director. This is an exciting opportunity to build on previous successes to advocate for legal equality, work with the Board to develop and articulate an inspiring vision for achieving true equality and reducing prejudice and discrimination, and secure the sustainable funding to continue the organization.

September 30, 2015
Equality Illinois Seeks Development Associate

Equality Illinois is seeking a Development Associate to assist the Director of Development in growing a comprehensive development program that emphasizes cultivation and stewardship of individual, foundational, and corporate donors. The Development Associate will be primarily responsible for smaller events, online fundraising, and prospect research, but will also support the Director in the execution of larger events to achieve the fundraising goals of the organization.

September 30, 2015
North Carolinians Narrowly Escape Anti-LGBT Sneak Attack

Legislators in North Carolina attempted an 11th-hour sneak attack on LGBT North Carolinians by attempting to attach language to Senate Bill 279, which would have prohibited cities and counties from passing nondiscrimination ordinances in cases of public accommodations and housing and from passing higher minimum wages or regulations involving employment practices.

September 30, 2015
Look What Happened When Equality Illinois Went to Washington [PHOTOS]

September 28, 2015
How Equality New Mexico Radically Transformed Its Board Toward Social Justice [VIDEO]

Equality New Mexico's Board was mostly white, mostly male, and mostly cisgender. With thoughtful consideration, extraordinary dedication, open hearts and a willingness to learn, they switched from a "recruitment model" to an "attraction model." Today, their Board is diverse and dedicated to intersectionality and social justice.

September 27, 2015
Here's What Equality New Mexico Wants You to Know About the Movie Stonewall [INFOGRAPHIC]

Equality New Mexico wants you to know the truth about Stonewall. Here is the educational flier they collaborated on with Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico, NM GSA Network, SURJ New Mexico, Solace Crisis Treatment Center, Prevention at Play, and some awesome Santa Fe community members.

September 26, 2015
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