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
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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
Candlelight Vigil in Asheville Calls for Marriage Equality in all 50 States
Supreme Court to Decide Whether Same-Sex Couples Have Constitutional Right to Marry A community vigil calling for full LGBT equality will take place on April 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the First Congregational United Church … Read More
CSE Launches Fund for Southern LGBT* Organizers
We are excited to announce the launch of the Southern Equality Fund, which will provide direct financial support to grassroots LGBT* groups and leaders across the South. This new fund is designed to elevate LGBT* … Read More
CSE launches fund for Southern LGBT* organizers
We are excited to announce the launch of the Southern Equality Fund, which will provide direct financial support to grassroots LGBT* groups and leaders across the South. This new fund is designed to elevate LGBT* … Read More
North Carolina Considers Similar Legislation to Indiana’s “Religious Freedom” Law
The N.C. Religious Freedom Restoration Act, legislation similar to Indiana’s so-called “religious freedom” law, has been introduced in both the North Carolina state House (HB 348) and state Senate (SB550). The legislation could allow for … Read More
Mobile couples denied marriage license
Imagine trying to plan a wedding, only to find out that your right to marry has been placed in limbo. That’s exactly what happened to two couples in Mobile County, Alabama last week after the … Read More
