At least 40 anti-LGBT bills have been defeated, while only two passed in Southern states this year. By Jarod Keith As state legislatures across the South adjourn, LGBT advocates can be mostly satisfied with the defeat … Read More
The Latest from CSE
Anti-LGBT bill SB2 becomes law in NC
Moments ago, the North Carolina state House voted to override Gov. Pat McCrory’s veto of Senate Bill 2. A three-fifths majority was needed to override the veto, and today’s vote was 69-41. This means that … Read More
CSE Funds Grassroots Organizers Through the Southern Equality Fund
The Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE) has launched the Southern Equality Fund with grants to eight organizations and individuals working to achieve legal and lived equality for LGBT people in the South. The Fund is … Read More
People of faith speak out against SB2
By Joey G. Lopez North Carolina’s Senate Bill 2 would sanction discrimination against LGBT families – SB2 would allow public employees to recuse themselves from serving same-sex couples or any other couple whose marriage they disapprove of. … Read More
CSE funds grassroots organizers through the Southern Equality Fund
Second round of grants targets Mississippi LGBT groups The Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE) has launched the Southern Equality Fund with grants to eight organizations and individuals working to achieve legal and lived equality for … Read More
Discriminatory SB 2 passes North Carolina House
URGENT: Email Gov. McCrory and tell him to veto SB2. Moments ago, the North Carolina state House passed a bill (SB2) that would allow magistrate judges and Register of Deeds employees to recuse themselves from … Read More
Southern Equality Fund round announced for Mississippi
The Southern Equality Fund is coming to Mississippi! Incredible work is happening throughout the South, but too often our community faces the challenge of limited or no funding for these efforts – especially in small … Read More
One down, one to go
Last week North Carolina House Speaker Moore said he will not take up a “religious freedom” bill this year due to mounting pressure from the public and the business community. This was a big step, but an anti-LGBT … Read More
CSE Awards First Recipients of Southern Equality Fund Grants
While the South is home to more than a third of the U.S. LGBT population, less than 4 percent of national LGBT funding goes to the South, according to a 2014 report. Much of the vital work … Read More
CSE awards first recipients of Southern Equality Fund grants
While the South is home to more than a third of the U.S. LGBT population, less than 4 percent of national LGBT funding goes to the South, according to a 2014 report. Much of the vital … Read More
