At the Campaign for Southern Equality, we are pleased pleased to announce that our Southern Equality Research & Policy Center has been selected as a host partner for the 2023 American Council of Learned Societies …
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Farewell from Al Murray at the Campaign for Southern Equality
Hey y’all – I have some news to share with you that is truly bittersweet: After almost 4 years here, I’ve accepted a position that will end my time on staff at the Campaign for …
Now Accepting Nominations: Southern Healers Special Grant Round
For the second year we’re excited to host a special grant round of our Southern Equality Fund dedicated to so many of the innovative healing efforts led by LGBTQI Black, Indigenous and People of Color …
As Tennessee Legislative Session Begins, New Report Details Life & Health Experiences of LGBTQ+ Tennesseans
Today the Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE) and Campus Pride released a new report focused on the life, school, and health experiences of LGBTQ people in Tennessee. The report’s release comes just a few days …
Joining in Solidarity with the SC United for Justice & Equality Coalition
This week the Campaign for Southern Equality team was in Columbia, SC, joining our amazing partners in the SC United for Justice & Equality coalition to push proactively for LGBTQ+ dignity and equality and to …
How We’re Taking Steps Toward Health Equity
Health care is a human right, and everyone is entitled to quality, inclusive care that helps them thrive. That’s always been a core part of our work at the Campaign for Southern Equality – it’s …
Celebrating $1 Million in Grassroots Grants Through the Southern Equality Fund
It’s been more than seven years since our team at the Campaign for Southern Equality dreamed up the Southern Equality Fund – a grassroots grantmaking program dedicated to providing funding and training to leaders doing …
TLDEF Sues State of Georgia for Denying Trans-Inclusive Health Care Coverage to Employees and Dependents
Today, the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF), along with co-counsel Bondurant Mixson & Ellmore LLP, filed a complaint in a lawsuit against the State of Georgia for denying coverage of transgender-related health care …
In Strong Bipartisan Vote, U.S. Senate Passes Respect for Marriage Act, Now Poised to Protect LGBTQ Families Nationwide
Today the United States Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act, a major step toward protecting the freedom to marry from the threat of far-right political forces seeking to overturn U.S. Supreme Court precedent on …
How You’re Helping Us Meet the Moment for LGBTQ Southerners on Giving Tuesday
Throughout 2022, we saw a far-right political movement roll back fundamental American rights and freedoms, including attacks on LGBTQ+ dignity, abortion, and American democracy on the whole. It’s been both powerful and critical, then, to …