Our team was up late and then up early as we followed election results. I know a lot of you were, too. And wow – what a profound night, with huge victories for equality, dignity, …
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Join Us for an Evening of Art & Writing for Asheville Launch of LGBTQ+ Storytelling Anthology
This month the Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE) will publish The Lavender South, Volume 1: Our Histories, Our Movement, Our Visions for the Future. The anthology features the work of 49 LGBTQ+ creatives from nearly …
Join Us for the Final Dates of Our LGBTQ+ Resource & Resilience Center in Asheville
It’s been nearly two years since Hurricane Helene swept across Western North Carolina, leaving so many community members in need – and so many people across the country eager to step up and support. In …
Community Advisory: Transgender Adults in the South Face Intensifying Political Attacks That Increase Barriers to Accessing Gender-Affirming Care
Nationwide, including all across the South – it is legal and possible for transgender adults to access gender-affirming care. However, anti-transgender organizations and political actors have made no secret of their agenda to restrict – …
LGBTQ+ Movement Leader Ian Palmquist Receives The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award, One of the Highest Civilian Awards in NC
Palmquist’s lifetime of service and leadership recognized by prestigious award from Governor Stein and the launch of the Ian Palmquist Leadership Fund. RALEIGH – This spring, Ian Palmquist, a leader in the LGBTQ+ equality movement …
Town Hall for Families of Trans Youth in Utah Impacted by Healthcare Access Changes
In response to a surge of anti-transgender attacks from the federal government, some clinics that serve transgender young people, including the University of Utah, have announced that they are ceasing gender-affirming care for youth under …
Parents and Advocates Seek Clarification on Overcompliance with North Carolina Laws That Has Resulted in Widespread School Censorship
A new letter submitted to the Buncombe County School Board argues that the removal of books and curriculum mentioning LGBTQ+ people and people of color violates federal and state law. This week, four organizations – …
What to Know About New Proposed Federal Attacks on Healthcare for Trans Youth
This is as cruel, discriminatory, and cold-hearted as it gets. The Trump Administration and its allies in Congress are closing the year out with a horrific barrage of attacks on trans youth’s access to gender …
U.S. House of Representatives Advances Extreme Bill Criminalizing Healthcare for Transgender Youth
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of H.R. 3492, a bill that would criminalize health care for transgender young people and subject parents and doctors to arrest and even prison time if …
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Petition That Sought to Challenge the Freedom to Marry for Same-Sex Couples
A majority of Americans, including a majority of people in every single state, support the freedom to marry. Marriage equality has had immense positive impacts on families, businesses, and society at large – and there’s …
