Andy Reeder (she/her) is the Communications Coordinator for the Harriet Hancock Center in Columbia, SC., and a communications contractor for the Campaign for Southern Equality. She is a queer veteran dedicated to advancing the rights …
Strategies for Getting Grounded and Staying Principled in Uncertain Times: Post Election Tips
We want to acknowledge that there are a myriad of emotions that people are feeling post-election–from fear, to rage, to numbness. We encourage you remember your strategies for resilience during this difficult time. In this …
RSVP for “Embracing, Grief, Hope, and Connection”
This event will provide a space for queer and trans people of all ages to honor our feelings of grief, and consider what gives us hope and connection. We invite you to bring a special …
Meeting the Moment: How LGBTQ+ Southerners Can Prepare for the Trump Administration
Donald Trump ran a campaign centering anti-LGBTQ+ hate, and he has made it clear that his Administration plans to enact a range of anti-LGBTQ+ policies during their time in office. LGBTQ+ community members are rightfully …
Campaign for Southern Equality’s Dr. Austin Johnson Talks to CNN on Trump Election
This week, Dr. Austin Johnson, Director of our Southern Equality Research and Policy Center and professor at Kenyon College, told CNN that Donald Trump’s anti-transgender rhetoric and policies are having a very real, negative …
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Here Are Some Hispanic LGBTQ+ Activists You Should Know
It may be the middle of October, but it is the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month– which begins September 15 and ends on October 15, to coincide with the independence days of multiple Latin …
New LGBTQ+ Resource & Supply Center at CSE!
The Campaign for Southern Equality’s LGBTQ+ Resource Center will be open at our office, 20 Oak Street in downtown Asheville from 11am-5pm on Thursdays, starting than week. We’ll be distributing free health and wellness supplies …
The Supreme Court Will Soon Hear the Case for Trans Healthcare
In the months ahead, the Supreme Court will hear U.S. v. Skrmetti, the case against Tennessee’s ban on hormone therapy for transgender youth – with oral argument likely to be scheduled before the end of …
An Update On Our Hurricane Relief Efforts – And What’s Next
It’s been an incredibly tough few weeks for the entire Campaign for Southern Equality team and our communities in Asheville and the Southeast at large. While we’re relieved that everyone on our team is safe …
Anti-Transgender ID Laws Are On The Rise. Here’s What You Need to Know.
A valid, accurate state I.D. is something many of us take for granted. But without one, it can be difficult to access basic essentials and participate fully in our communities. Driving a car, opening a …