Today is Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual day dedicated to elevating and celebrating the stories and experiences of transgender people across the country. To honor this day, the Campaign for Southern Equality is highlighting …
Historic Package of Legislation Filed to Advance LGBTQ Dignity and Equality in North Carolina
In an important display of support for LGBTQ people in North Carolina, state legislators today introduced three separate bills that would protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people living in every corner of …
For Women’s History Month, CSE Staffers Name LGBTQ Women Who Made an Impact
March marks Women’s History Month, an annual observance of the many contributions made by women throughout history. Whether they’re contributions in the world of politics, academia, society, arts and entertainment, culture, education, or economics, women …
This Spring, LGBTQ and Ally Students in Western NC Will Convene for the First Time. Here’s How to Contribute!
Note: This post was written by Craig White and LB Brier, who serve on our Supportive Schools team. What is it like to be an LGBTQ student in Western North Carolina today? According to GLSEN’s National …
Congressmembers Introduce Equality Act to Ensure Nationwide Nondiscrimination Protections, a Must-Have for LGBTQ Southerners
Today, March 13, members of Congress will introduce 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 programs, and …
Trump Administration Issues April 12 Implementation Date for Anti-Transgender Military Ban, Violating Court Order
Tonight, March 12, the Defense Department issued its updated policy concerning open service for transgender servicemembers and military recruits. The policy largely prohibits troops and recruits from transitioning, requiring most individuals to serve as the …
Q&A: ‘Real Queer America’ Author Samantha Allen on What She Learned on Her Red State Road Trip
In the months following the election of President Donald Trump, journalist and author Samantha Allen set out on a road trip through red states – states that, for the most part, overwhelmingly voted for a …
CSE and Elementary School in North Carolina Team Up for Training on Understanding Gender Identity
On Thursday, March 7, the Campaign for Southern Equality teamed up with Claxton Elementary School in Asheville, North Carolina to present a workshop on Creating a Gender Inclusive School to about 50 parents, educators and community …
A North Carolina Physician Recalls How She Started Treating Trans Patients
These days, Dr. Jennifer Abbott is one of the leading physicians caring for transgender people in North Carolina. As a family physician at Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) in Asheville, she heads up …
Take Action: Urge Your Senator to Support Voting Rights Reform Bill
Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the heart of the Voting Rights Act in 2013, we’ve seen a wave of laws pass across the South to disenfranchise voters. “Voter ID” laws are now in …
