Last month, the North Carolina State Legislature overrode Governor Stein’s veto of multiple bills, including H.B. 805, an attack on the rights of LGBTQ+ and especially transgender North Carolinians. H.B. 805 is just one of …
New Hampshire Governor Signs Anti-Trans Youth Healthcare Ban into Law
In January 2025, a ban on some gender-affirming surgeries for youth went into effect in New Hampshire. In June of this year, two laws passed in New Hampshire (HB 377 and HB 712), which together …
As Clinics Across the Country Cease Gender-Affirming Care for Youth, the Trans Youth Emergency Project is Ready With Support
It’s difficult to watch so many clinics overcomplying with the Trump Administration’s Executive Order targeting trans youth healthcare by shuttering their services for young transgender patients. As of this week, multiple clinics in Arizona, Illinois, …
“Love Will Always Win” Event in Birmingham, AL Celebrates 10 Years of the Freedom to Marry
10 years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, affirming the freedom to marry for same-sex couples nationwide. Last night, LGBTQ+ advocates and community members gathered in Birmingham, Alabama …
RSVP: Support Group for Families of Trans Youth
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in U.S. v. Skrmetti, we are hosting a Support Group for Families of Trans Youth, facilitated by Campaign for Southern Equality’s Kenni Cummings. We know that many …
Campaign for Southern Equality Submits Public Comment to Protect Healthcare Access for Trans People and DACA Recipients
The Trump administration is seeking to limit access to healthcare for transgender people and DACA recipienets. A proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) would make DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood …
Visit the LGBTQ+ Resource & Resilience Center at CSE!
The Campaign for Southern Equality’s LGBTQ+ Resource & Resilience Center will be open at our office, 20 Oak Street in downtown Asheville from 11am-5pm once a month. We’ll be helping folks navigate resources and get …
Resisting Discriminatory Education Policies: Lessons from the South
A new order from the Trump administration “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling” aims to make school harder for LGBTQ+ and other minority students by removing pillars of support. The Executive Order threatens teachers who …
Join us January 31st For The Reverb of Resistance
Southern Equality Studios and the Campaign for Southern Equality proudly present “The Reverb of Resistance” – a powerful evening of music, art, and community solidarity. Read on to get the details for this one-of-a-kind showcase! Date: Friday, January …
Why I Stand Up for Trans Rights As A Cisgender Person, And Why You Should Too
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 …
