Note: This blog post was written by Craig White and LB Brier of the Campaign for Southern Equality and Adrian Parra and Becky Baylor of Youth OUTright WNC following the first-of-its-kind Western NC GSA Summit. You can … Read More
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Send Loudoun County Some Love – and a Book
Note: This post was written by Craig White, Supportive Schools Coordinator for the Campaign for Southern Equality. The Campaign for Southern Equality is proud to support Loudon Equality as part of our Southern Equality Fund. I never know … Read More
Today: House Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Equality Act, Federal LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Bill
Today, April 2, members of the House Judiciary Committee in the United States Congress are holding a hearing on the Equality Act, federal legislation that would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity … Read More
Two Great Funding Opportunities for Transgender Southerners on Trans Day of Visibility
Today is Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual day dedicated to elevating and celebrating the stories and experiences of transgender people across the country. To honor this day, the Campaign for Southern Equality is highlighting … Read More
Historic Package of Legislation Filed to Advance LGBTQ Dignity and Equality in North Carolina
In an important display of support for LGBTQ people in North Carolina, state legislators today introduced three separate bills that would protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people living in every corner of … Read More
For Women’s History Month, CSE Staffers Name LGBTQ Women Who Made an Impact
March marks Women’s History Month, an annual observance of the many contributions made by women throughout history. Whether they’re contributions in the world of politics, academia, society, arts and entertainment, culture, education, or economics, women … Read More
This Spring, LGBTQ and Ally Students in Western NC Will Convene for the First Time. Here’s How to Contribute!
Note: This post was written by Craig White and LB Brier, who serve on our Supportive Schools team. What is it like to be an LGBTQ student in Western North Carolina today? According to GLSEN’s National … Read More
Congressmembers Introduce Equality Act to Ensure Nationwide Nondiscrimination Protections, a Must-Have for LGBTQ Southerners
Today, March 13, members of Congress will introduce the Equality Act, federal legislation that would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing, credit, education, public accommodations, federally funded programs, and … Read More
Trump Administration Issues April 12 Implementation Date for Anti-Transgender Military Ban, Violating Court Order
Tonight, March 12, the Defense Department issued its updated policy concerning open service for transgender servicemembers and military recruits. The policy largely prohibits troops and recruits from transitioning, requiring most individuals to serve as the … Read More
Q&A: ‘Real Queer America’ Author Samantha Allen on What She Learned on Her Red State Road Trip
In the months following the election of President Donald Trump, journalist and author Samantha Allen set out on a road trip through red states – states that, for the most part, overwhelmingly voted for a … Read More
