Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a new rule change that removes language explicitly protecting transgender people from discrimination in healthcare programs and activities. Earlier this month, the Administration also granted …
U.S. House Passes Bill to Protect LGBTQ People from Discrimination
Today the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of the Equality Act, federal legislation that would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing, credit, education, public accommodations, federally funded …
LGBTQ Advocate Kayla Gore Shares How Healthcare Providers Can Improve Care for Trans Patients
For the past few years, Kayla Gore has been forging a great relationship with her doctor. As a transgender woman, Kayla relies on her doctor and healthcare professionals to live her life authentically and safely. …
Q&A: Authors of ‘Maiden and Princess’ Discuss LGBTQ Visibility in Children’s Media
In the past few years, the number of books, TV shows, films, and music featuring LGBTQ characters has surged, with an increasing number of children’s media creators recognizing the importance of incorporating LGBTQ themes and …
Supreme Court Will Hear Cases of Anti-LGBTQ Employment Discrimination
Today, April 22, the United States Supreme Court granted review in three cases concerning anti-LGBTQ employment discrimination. The cases seek to clarify that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination …
Q&A: Andrew Reynolds Takes a Look at LGBTQ Politicians’ Global Impact in The Children of Harvey Milk
LGBTQ candidates for elected office received a lot of attention last fall during the #RainbowWave of the 2018 Election. But for decades, LGBTQ people around the world have been running for – and winning – …
Southern Equality Fund Spotlight: Memphis Black Fashion Week Founder Stixx Mathews
One of the Campaign for Southern Equality’s central programs is the Southern Equality Fund, through which we provide funding and training to Southern LGBTQ folks doing heroic organizing in their hometowns. We believe that building …
Thank You for Making the First-Ever Western NC GSA Summit Possible!
Note: This blog post was written by Craig White and LB Brier of the Campaign for Southern Equality and Adrian Parra and Becky Baylor of Youth OUTright WNC following the first-of-its-kind Western NC GSA Summit. You can …
Send Loudoun County Some Love – and a Book
Note: This post was written by Craig White, Supportive Schools Coordinator for the Campaign for Southern Equality. The Campaign for Southern Equality is proud to support Loudon Equality as part of our Southern Equality Fund. I never know …
Today: House Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Equality Act, Federal LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Bill
Today, April 2, members of the House Judiciary Committee in the United States Congress are holding a hearing on the Equality Act, federal legislation that would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity …
