During 2009, the state legislature in Maine passed a marriage equality law titled, “An Act To End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom,” that was signed into law by the Governor Baldacci. After that, … Read More
The Latest from CSE
State of the Race: Maryland Ballot Referendum
Since 1992, opponents of gay marriage have amassed a stunning record at the ballot box. In all 32 states that have voted on marriage equality via a ballot referendum, opponents have won every single time. … Read More
Romeo Loves Juliet, A Modern Love Story
Romeo Loves Juliet, A Modern Love Story by William Shakespeare November 8-18, 2012 at The BeBe Theatre in Asheville, N.C. The Bard’s Classic love story, Romeo and Juliet, with a slightly different orientation. The Asheville-based Different Strokes! … Read More
Getting Arrested for Marriage Equality
On Wednesday, September 12th three individuals – Laura Blackley, Cindy Jordan and Craig White – were found not guilty on second-degree trespassing charges in Buncombe County District Court, stemming from their acts of peaceful civil … Read More
Join us for Stage 4 of the WE DO Campaign
We’re excited to announced that CSE will launch Stage 4 of the WE DO Campaign in January 2013. We’ll be taking actions across eight Southern states to call for full federal equality under the law … Read More
CSE Advocates for Equal Employment Policies in Buncombe County
The Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE) continues to advocate for the implementation of equal employment policies in Buncombe County. Today, CSE released a white paper titled “Policy Recommendations for the Fair and Equitable Treatment of … Read More
Asheville Stays the Course on Domestic Partner Benefits
As reported in the Asheville Citizen-Times on July 13th Asheville will continue to offer domestic partner benefits to City of Asheville employees who are in same-sex relationships. Additionally, the city will continue to maintain … Read More
LGBT legal workshop “What Amendment One Means for You and Your Family” to be held in Asheville on July 11th
The UNC School of Government has some good news for equality advocates in North Carolina; Diane Juffras, Associate Professor of Public Law and Government at the school has authored a 34-page brief that says, “In … Read More
Gender Benders Publishes “Southeastern Trans Resource List”
The amazing folks at Gender Benders have just published this Southeastern Trans Resource List, which lists trans-friendly medical providers and attorneys across the Southeast. Gender Benders spent months compiling this information so that trans folks … Read More
Supporting the WE DO campaign
The Campaign for Southern Equality is participating in a 24-hour online fundraising contest called Twive and Receive and representing the city of Asheville. We’re competing with 200 other non-profits from around the country and, on … Read More
