Equality Federation in the News

The latest stories featuring Equality Federation and staff

For media inquiries, please contact media@equalityfederation.org

Democratic Groups to Harris: Funding Shortfall Could Lose the Election

October 1, 2024

Democratic grassroots groups face a funding gap that could impact voter turnout efforts crucial to Kamala Harris' campaign and down-ballot races.

READ MORE

Blue and red states were putting period products in schools — then came the anti-trans backlash

August 26, 2024

Anti-trans rhetoric has increasingly politicized period poverty laws, reducing bipartisan support and hindering student access nationwide.

READ MORE

Funders Must Step Up to Engage Pro-Equality Voters This Year

May 22, 2024

Funders are urged to support pro-equality voter engagement to protect LGBTQ+ rights and democracy amid rising authoritarianism.

READ MORE

HIV is no longer a death sentence. But states still have laws targeting people

March 12, 2024

Despite advances in HIV treatment, outdated laws still criminalize people living with HIV, disproportionately affecting marginalized groups.

READ MORE

Alabama rates poorly on treatment of, protections for LGBTQ residents: Report

February 22, 2024

Alabama receives poor ratings on LGBTQ protections and support, highlighting restrictive policies and lack of inclusive laws. Quote from Fran Hutchins, ED.

READ MORE

LGBTQ+ Leaders: Political activist Mason Dunn is inspired by empathy

February 18, 2024

Features Mason Dunn, EqFed Board Member: Political activist Mason Dunn, driven by empathy, educates and advocates for the transgender and gender-diverse community.

READ MORE

More states are pushing to stop legally recognizing trans people in public life

January 24, 2024

State Policy Analyst Rashanna Lee highlights that at least 10 states are pushing bills to exclude trans people from updating IDs, holding public office, and accessing public services.

READ MORE

A Candid Look at the State of HIV Advocacy and Decriminalization in Oklahoma

Dec 4, 2023

By Michael Elizabeth, Public Health Policy Strategist: Rep. Mauree Turner and Nicole McAfee aim to repeal Oklahoma's HIV criminalization law.

READ MORE

Let’s Talk About How HIV Advocacy Prioritizes Just About Everyone Except Black Gay Men With HIV

Sept 27, 2023

Michael Elizabeth, Public Health Policy Strategist, calls for equitable public health reforms to address mpox's impact on Black LGBTQ+ communities with HIV.

READ MORE

Mike Webb on LGBTQ+ Political Activism and HIV Criminalization

September 26, 2023

Michael Elizabeth, Public Health Policy Strategist, emphasizes  funded HIV advocacy, focusing on legislative changes to support LGBTQ+ communities.

READ MORE
A young man looking up, smilingA young man smiling straight at the camera
Confident young woman standing with crossed arms.

Want To Make A Difference? Support Our Work

With your support, we'll be able to continue our work to build the leaders of today and tomorrow, strengthen state-based LGBTQ+ organizations, and make critical progress on the issues that matter most—like protecting transgender people, ending HIV criminalization and ensuring access to care, and banning conversion therapy across the country.