Note: This post was written by Dorian Rhea Debussy, Ph.D., (they/them), the Assistant Director for the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Kenyon College. They are a recent graduate from the Dept. of Political … Read More
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Supreme Court Denies Review in Anti-Transgender Military Ban Cases But Temporarily Lifts Injunctions
Today, January 22, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order denying review in Karnoski v. Trump and Doe v. Trump, two legal cases that challenged the constitutionality of President Trump’s proposed policy from 2017 barring open … Read More
As Legislative Sessions Kick Off in Many States, Momentum for LGBTQ Equality is Clear
This week marked the start of the several-months-long legislative sessions in many states, including many in the South – and one overall trend is clear: Momentum for LGBTQ equality is growing. We saw lawmakers in … Read More
New Directory of Trans-Friendly Medical and Legal Services Fills Critical Need for Trans Southerners
Today the Campaign for Southern Equality released an updated and expanded version of Trans in the South: A Guide to Resources and Services to help transgender Southerners access the medical and legal services they need. … Read More
Campaign for Southern Equality Staffers Share Favorite 2018 Memories to Fuel Our Work in 2019
From all of us at the Campaign for Southern Equality, Happy New Year! Together, we can move equality and justice for LGBTQ Southerners forward. We’re already off to a busy 2019, but this week some team … Read More
South Carolina Lawmaker Pre-Files LGBTQ Bill for 2019 Session
Southern lawmakers are already gearing up for a busy 2019, preparing for the beginning of the year’s legislative sessions – and we are glad to see that dignity and equality for LGBTQ people is on … Read More
Groundbreaking New Report Shows Urgent Needs, Reasons for Hope
Today, the Campaign for Southern Equality and Western NC Community Health Services published a groundbreaking new executive report on transgender health in the South. “The Report of the 2018 Southern Trans Health Focus Group Project” … Read More
Shop for Equality
CSE is hosting its second annual Shop for Equality on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Participating Asheville-area businesses will donate 5% of proceeds to CSE and all funds will go towards our work for full LGBTQ … Read More
Farewell to Aaron Sarver After 7 Years at the Campaign for Southern Equality
This week, after seven years with the Campaign for Southern Equality, our Communications Director Aaron Sarver is stepping down to work on diversion programs with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Quentin Miller. Jasmine … Read More
The Southern LGBTQ Health Survey
Note: This survey is closed as of March 2019. The Campaign for Southern Equality will publish results from the survey in September 2019. Share your experiences to help improve LGBTQ health care in the South! … Read More