July 26, 2020 marked the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act – and to honor the landmark anniversary, our team at the Campaign for Southern Equality is reflecting on the intersections of LGBTQ identity and … Read More
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Share Your #QueerSouthernStories with Us to Celebrate New Report on LGBTQ Resilience, Resistance & Leadership!
Last week our team at the Campaign for Southern Equality was honored to partner with the Movement Advancement Project and the Equality Federation on the launch of a new, in-depth report about the lives and … Read More
“It’s About Leveling the Playing Field”: Dede Norungolo Honors Disability Pride Month by Sharing Story of Enduring Traumatic Brain Injury
July 26, 2020 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act – and to honor the landmark anniversary, our team at the Campaign for Southern Equality is reflecting on the intersections of LGBTQ identity and disability … Read More
Queering Disability Justice: The CSE Team Reflects on Disability Pride Month and 30 Years of the ADA
Note: Until the end of July, staffers from the Campaign for Southern Equality and other members of the CSE community will be reflecting on the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act in a … Read More
Your Vote Matters: Why the 2020 Election is More Crucial Than Ever
With the upcoming election cycle just a few months away, it’s more important than ever to speak out and take action against injustice. In the fight against inequality, voting offers the ability for people to … Read More
Telling the Stories that Haven’t Been Told: Calling All LGBTQ Southern Writers, Especially Writers of Color
Note: Dr. Randy Fair, who wrote this article, is the author of Southern. Gay. Teacher. https://southerngayteacher.com. LGBTQ Southerners, especially if they are also people of color, often face difficulties when trying to have their stories told. Seven time … Read More
New Report Highlights Unique LGBTQ Landscape and Advocacy in the U.S. South
Today the Movement Advancement Project and Campaign for Southern Equality released Telling a New Southern Story: LGBTQ Resilience, Resistance, and Leadership, a new report examining the experiences and advocacy strategies of LGBTQ people in the … Read More
Why We Joined a Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s Anti-Transgender Rollback of Healthcare Nondiscrimination Protections
I’ve been organizing for LGBTQ equality in the South for a little over 15 years now, but even that didn’t quite prepare me for the latest, lowest blow from the Trump Administration. Last month – … Read More
New Lawsuit Against Trump Anti-Transgender Healthcare Rollback Rule Filed by Civil Rights Orgs, Representing Campaign for Southern Equality and Others
Today, the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC), Transgender Law Center (TLC), the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF), the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation (CHLPI) of Harvard Law School, and law firm … Read More
Queer Artists in Asheville Amplify Movement for Black Lives with Innovative Projections
Since launching the Southern Studio Equality in May 2018, this project has been used by artists and activists alike to serve as a catalyst in achieving LGBTQ equality. The studio has been a space for … Read More