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 … Read More
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Add a Note About Transgender Equality to a U.S. Senator!
Thanks for making a donation to help us get a copy of Trans Kids, Our Kids into the hands of every U.S. Senator by gifting them membership in the Trans Kids, Our Kids Book Club. … Read More
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Bill Banning Transgender Youth from Participating in School Sports
Today the United States House of Representatives voted to pass HR28, legislation that restricts transgender students from participating in school athletics. The bill amends the Education Amendments of 1972 so that, for the purpose of … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
For Queer Southerners, the Best Help is Inside the House
You have heard it said that ‘art urges voyages.’ These words from the late poet-prophet Gwendolyn Brooks responding to an interview question on a public art installation. Yet, as I consider the ways of surviving … Read More
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 … Read More
RSVP: Virtual Town Hall for Families of Trans Youth in South Dakota
Following the passage and implementation of HB1080 a law that prohibits access to medically necessary healthcare for transgender youth in South Dakota, community advocates are coming together for a virtual event focused on helping families … Read More
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 … Read More
Campaign for Southern Equality and Raquel Willis Release Video For Trans Awareness Week to Rally Supporters Before Landmark Supreme Court Case
Today, the Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE) and Raquel Willis released a powerful animated video to share the work of CSE’s Trans Youth Emergency Project (TYEP), which provides financial and logistical support to the families … Read More
