For the fifth consecutive year, the Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE) has reopened applications for its Southern Equality Fund, which provides a pipeline of resources, including direct funding and training, to Southern grassroots advocates who …
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Tennessee Governor Signs Discriminatory Adoption Law, in Sharp Contrast to Momentum for LGBTQ Equality in Southern States
Today Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed SB 1304, which will allow taxpayer-funded adoption agencies to cite their religious beliefs as a reason for refusing to work with families. The law stands to impact LGBTQ families, …
An Open Letter to Youth in Southern States Targeted by Anti-Transgender Legislation
Dear trans youth across the South: This month many states kicked off their legislative sessions, the time period during which elected officials consider legislation and proposals for statewide policies. Across social media and in the …
As Legislature Convenes, Organizations Representing Trans and Queer South Carolinians Call for Full Equality
This week, as South Carolina legislators return to Columbia for the start of the 2020 legislative session, advocates for transgender and queer South Carolinians came together to announce a new coalition to advocate for laws …
International Journal of Transgenderism Publishes Peer-Reviewed Piece on Southern Trans Health Focus Group Project
At the end of 2019 the International Journal of Transgenderism, a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal centered on transgender people and experiences, published a new piece from Campaign for Southern Equality staffers. The article captures the findings of the 2018 …
An End-of-Year Letter from Jasmine Beach-Ferrara on What Is Possible for LGBTQ Southerners in the Next Decade
If you’re like me, you’ve been spending a good chunk of your last few days reading stories that reflect on the past decade and predict what comes next. And as we turn the page on …
Southern LGBTQ Health Survey Ambassador Spotlight: Kayla Gore
When Kayla Gore took on the role of being the lead Survey Ambassador for the Southern LGBTQ Health Survey, she knew how critical it was to think about creative ways to fill key gaps in …
Southern Equality Fund Spotlight: Loudoun County Public Schools’ #BigGayBookDrive
Note: This post was written by Charlotte McConnell, steering committee member of Equality Loudoun, an LGBTQ-affirming organization based in Loudoun County, Virginia. The Campaign for Southern Equality has been proud to support Equality Loudoun this …
Tuesday, December 10, 2019: Local Asheville Businesses Support LGBTQ Equality with “Shop for Equality”
On December 10, more than 45 Asheville-area businesses will participate in Shop for Equality, a day of giving to benefit the Campaign for Southern Equality’s (CSE), an Asheville-based non-profit that promotes full LGBTQ equality across …
Eric Tran on Why He’s Passionate About Being a Donor to the Campaign for Southern Equality
Note: This post was written by Eric Tran, a friend and donor of the Campaign for Southern Equality. In a time when so many people in so many communities in our country are experiencing challenges, …
