The United States Supreme Court announced today that it has scheduled Tuesday, October 8, 2019 as the oral argument date for three cases concerning anti-LGBTQ employment discrimination. The cases seek to clarify that Title VII …
Photos: Sharing Findings on LGBTQ Health Equity at the North Carolina Primary Care Conference
Today, June 27, 2019, team member from the Campaign for Southern Equality were thrilled to be at the North Carolina Primary Care Conference in Asheville, North Carolina to share findings about the critical importance of …
Join Us for LGBTQ Pride Month Events in Asheville in the Final Days of June!
It’s been an exciting few weeks of LGBTQ Pride Month, and in the final days of June, we’re taking things to the next level with a flurry of events across Asheville. Check out everything that’s coming …
East Fork to Launch Sale of ‘Equality Mug’ on Anniversary of the Freedom to Marry Nationwide, with Sales Benefiting CSE
As the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision that brought the freedom to marry to same-sex couples nationwide approaches, we’re excited to again be partnering with East Fork on a fun way to …
Launching Year 2 of Southern Equality Studios, an Exploration of Art as a Catalyst for LGBTQ Social Justice in the South
This summer our team at the Campaign for Southern Equality is excited for the second year of Southern Equality Studios, a project that explores how the arts can be a catalyst and force in achieving …
Hendersonville City Council Passes Proclamation Declaring First-Ever Pride Day to Celebrate LGBTQ Community
Tonight, June 6, the City Council in Hendersonville, North Carolina passed a proclamation in recognition of Hendersonville Pride Day, which will formally celebrate the city’s LGBTQ residents for the first time on June 15. The …
U.S. Supreme Court Allows Transgender-Inclusive Ruling to Stand
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court denied review in Doe v. Boyertown Area High School, which in effect upholds a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit that affirms dignity and respect for …
Trump Administration’s Rollback of Healthcare Nondiscrimination Protections Will Disproportionately Harm Transgender Southerners
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. …
