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Equality Groups Hit with Vandalism

Equality Federation regrets to report that several organizations, including two Federation member groups, have been targeted by acts of vandalism. Someone smashed a window of Equality Florida’s Orlando office in late February.

March 8, 2017
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WY Supreme Court Rules on LGBT Equality

A judge in Pinedale, Wyoming faced discipline from the Wyoming Commission on Judicial Conduct and Ethics for a newspaper interview she gave stating that she would not officiate same-sex marriages. She said, “When law and religion conflict, choices have to be made.”

March 8, 2017
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We Joined 101 Orgs in Solidarity with Women Against Repeal of Obamacare & Defunding PP

March 8, 2017
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Equality California's 2017 Legislative Package Pushes Progress

With the challenges, disappointments, and threats coming out of Washington, it’s a pleasure to see forward thinking legislative packages coming out on the state level. Equality Federation will keep highlighting the groundbreaking work of our member organizations.

March 7, 2017
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Winning Equality in Ohio One City at a Time

Though the national political scene has been tumultuous, unpredictable, and downright discouraging these past few months, I have the privilege to work with passionate Ohioans in several of our cities who are determined to do everything they can to stand with LGBTQ Americans in the face of harmful rhetoric coming from this new administration and its advocates.

March 7, 2017
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We Stand with Gavin & All Transgender Students!

Equality Federation will continue to fight for the inclusion and fair treatment of transgender students. We are encouraged by the outpouring of support for Gavin and other transgender students across the nation.

March 2, 2017

Press Releases

The Latest: Louisiana Set a Dangerous Precedent this Week

Louisiana set a dangerous precedent this week. Two different nondiscrimination bills -- both positive pieces of legislation that would have extended protections to LGBT Louisianans -- were tabled. 

May 22, 2015
National Roundup: Nondiscrimination Ordinances

In the first half of 2015, we have seen many victories and challenges across the nation as advocates fight for protections for LGBT people in their state. In Michigan, opponents of the state’s recently introduced preemption bill have dubbed it a Death Star.

May 21, 2015
PROGRESS! TEXAS HOUSE FAILS TO PASS MARRIAGE DISCRIMINATION BILL

Equality Federation and partner Civil liberties and LGBT rights groups are hailing the failure by the Texas House of Representatives to pass HB 4105, which would bar the state from granting, enforcing or recognizing marriage licenses for same-sex couples even if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down state bans on such marriages as unconstitutional.

May 15, 2015
20 Anti-LGBT Bills Introduced in Texas

Twenty bills that could result in discrimination against gay and transgender Texans have been introduced so far this year. Among them that have made it out of committee, House Bill 4105 would bar use of public funds to issue or recognize a marriage license for same sex couples.

May 14, 2015
Members: What’s New on the Fairness Project Site

We heard from many of you who participated in the Fairness Project site survey. You told us you want news and resources, and you want them often. We can do that!

May 13, 2015
Members: It is Time to Complete Our Annual Recertification Survey 2015

Every year, Federation members must complete our recertification survey as part of our Member in Good Standing Policy.Recertification is a chance for you to update the Federation about your work, your priorities, and your team.

May 13, 2015
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