On Monday April 25th the North Carolina General Assembly opened the 2016 legislative session in Raleigh and we were there with thousands of others to welcome them back with a simple message: repeal House Bill … Read More
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Louisiana Governor signs Executive Order on LGBT rights
TOP STORIES APRIL 14, 2016 NATIONAL Turning Back Time By Washington Post Editorial Board “SOME DEGREE of backlash to the Supreme Court’s legalization of same-sex marriage was to be expected. That does not excuse the … Read More
$2800 Awarded to LGBTQ Organizers Through the Southern Equality Fund
During the 2016 LGBT* in the South conference, the fifth round of the Southern Equality Fund granted $2,800 to support 8 unique projects across five different Southern states. The Campaign for Southern Equality believes the work being … Read More
$2800 awarded to LGBTQ organizers through the Southern Equality Fund
During the 2016 LGBT* in the South conference, the fifth round of the Southern Equality Fund granted $2,800 to support 8 unique projects across five different Southern states. The Campaign for Southern Equality believes the work … Read More
2016 LGBT* in the South Photo Blog
During March 18-20 more than 650 activists and organizers from across 26 states and D.C. gathered in Asheville, North Carolina for the 3rd annual 2016 LGBT* in the South conference. A big thank you the conference … Read More
Big win, big loss in Mississippi
THE LGBT SOUTH is a weekly email newsletter from the Campaign for Southern Equality that highlights the voices and experiences of LGBT people living in the South. Send feedback and story tips to felicia@southernequality.org. Subscribe to our mailing list Email … Read More
Bad bills defeated across the South, but more emerge
THE LGBT SOUTH is a weekly email newsletter from the Campaign for Southern Equality that highlights the voices and experiences of LGBT people living in the South. Send feedback and story tips to felicia@southernequality.org. Subscribe to our mailing list Email … Read More
Victory in Charlotte non-discrimination vote
THE LGBT SOUTH is a weekly email newsletter from the Campaign for Southern Equality that highlights the voices and experiences of LGBT people living in the South. Send feedback and story tips to felicia@southernequality.org. Subscribe to our mailing list Email … Read More
LGBT Groups Call for Asheville to Pass Non-Discrimination Ordinance
LGBT Groups Call for Asheville to Pass Non-Discrimination Ordinance that Creates Local Protections for LGBT Community Asheville, N.C. (February 25, 2016) – On Monday, Charlotte’s City Council passed an ordinance to advance its city-wide … Read More
Bad bill season continues
TOP STORIES FEBRUARY 18, 2016 NATIONAL 2016 could be a very difficult year for LGBT activists By Amber Phillips, The Washington Post “In state legislatures across the nation, in fact, 2016 is shaping up to … Read More