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New Hampshire's statewide grassroots LGBTQ+ advocacy organization. We are a 501(c)4 organization. Find us everywhere at https://linktr.ee/603equalitynh
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On a navy blue background with slanted thin white stripes and a red frame, white text reads, “Panic can impede action. Instead, we will stay engaged. Keep elevating why marriage matters for you, your family members, your community - why it is important, and why it is good for everyone, regardless of who they are or who they love.” In the bottom right corner is a light pink outline of two small hearts on the side of one large heart.
August 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Headlines are never the whole story.
Over the last week, we’ve seen news outlets covering Kim Davis’ ask to the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider the freedom to marry. We know many of you may have questions about what that means and how to protect your family. Here’s what you need to know:
On a navy blue background with slanted thin white stripes and a red frame, a drawing of two rings with small hearts on them appears at the top. Below, white text reads, “Headlines are never the whole story. Over the last week, we’ve seen news outlets covering Kim Davis’ ask to the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider the freedom to marry. We know many of you may have questions about what that means and how to protect your family. Here’s what you need to know [small arrow pointing to the bottom right corner]” On a navy blue background with slanted thin white stripes and a red frame, white text reads, “The Supreme Court takes less than 1% of these asks. The Court has not yet answered whether they will consider Davis’ case. Davis’ case is based on a very narrow question that is well-settled. It would be highly unusual for the Supreme Court to take this up.” In the bottom right corner is a light pink outline of the Supreme Court building. On a navy blue background with slanted thin white stripes and a red frame, white text reads, “The case for marriage equality is stronger than ever. We won the freedom to marry nationwide not just from the Obergefell case, but through every level of the democratic process -in state legislatures, in federal courts, at the ballot and in the United States Congress. We did that by telling stories about love and our families that opened the hearts and minds of our neighbors and decision-makers, and through patient conversations based on discovering shared values and understanding.” In the bottom right corner is a light pink outline of a fist with a circle and three lines. On a navy blue background with slanted thin white stripes and a red frame, white text reads, “Public support for the freedom to marry remains extremely high. There is majority support for marriage equality in every state and bipartisan majority support nationwide. Marriage equality has strengthened the country and harmed no one - and that freedom exists now not just in the United States, but in 39 countries across 7 continents.” In the bottom right corner is a light pink outline of a chart with 4 growing bars and an upwards pointing arrow above them.
August 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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On a pink to blue gradient background, black text reads, “By signing these bills, Governor Ayotte would rather side with malicious misinformation rather than declare the truth: that gender affirming care for young transgender people is safe, effective, and delivered by expert providers after detailed consideration with patients and their families. 603 Equality will continue to educate communities across the state about the importance of this care, and of controlling our own bodies and lives until these cruel laws are repealed.” - Linds Jakows, Founder, 603 Equality. Below and to the right of the quote is a photo of Linds, a white nonbinary person with shoulder-length blond hair. In the very center is the 603 Equality logo, Below, in the bottom right corner, is those words with a rainbow and trans flag and small gold stars in the middle. Below is another quote, “These are decisions that should be guided by longstanding medical expertise, rather than by political agendas or fear. I can’t imagine what it would have felt like to have my healthcare been disrupted by politics as a youth. To transgender youth everywhere: You deserve love, respect, and access to the care that affirms your identity and your future. Now is the time for all of us, trans and cis, young and old; to stand together and say unequivocally: our lives, our identities, and our futures are not up for debate.” -Julia Hawthorne, Board Member. To the left of the quote is a photo of Julia, a white trans woman with chin length brown hair.
August 5, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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We’re sorry we missed sharing this news on Bluesky on Friday when it broke.
On a pink to blue gradient background, newspaper-style text reads, “GOV KELLY AYOTTE JUST SIGNED GENDER AFFIRMING HEALTHCARE BANS FOR NEW TRANS PATIENTS UNDER 18.” The 603 Equality logo, those words with a rainbow and trans flag and small gold stars in the middle, appears to the left below the headline. Below is a photo of a patient and doctor. Text below the photo reads, “HB 377 to ban new patients (highlighted in yellow) from accessing puberty blockers, hormone replacement therapy effective Jan 1, 2026.” To the right of the photo, is the date, August 1, 2025, and the text, “HB 712 to ban all gender affirming surgeries for Trans teens in NH effective Jan 1, 2026.” Below text reads, “Referrals out of state still available!”
August 5, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Good news: Governor Ayotte vetoed HB 324, the book ban, and HB 148, the bathroom ban! This is a good reminder: our work pays off. If you were one of the 2,910 people who signed in to oppose the bathroom ban at its first hearing, if you were one of 1,367 people who signed in to oppose the book ban,
On a background that looks like a beige crumpled page, the top of the graphic says “BREAKING NEWS” “603 Equality” “WED JUL 16, 2025” like a header of a newspaper, with the 603 Equality logo in the middle (a white circle with the words “603 Equality,” a rainbow and trans flag in the center surrounded by small gold stars). Below, large text that looks like a newspaper headline says, “BECAUSE OF ALL OF US, GOV AYOTTE DID THE RIGHT THING. VETOED! BOOK BAN VETOED! BATHROOM BAN.” Images at the bottom include a large panoramic photo of many people outside of the state house holding signs, rainbow and trans flags. Covering that image are images of the two actors who acted as “genital observation police” wearing badges and holding cards, and drag performer Bobby Bratworst wearing trans flag colors, a crown, dressed as “Lady Liber-Pee” with a small balloon that says, “pride” on it. On a background that looks like a beige crumpled page, the top left corner of the page has a light blue speech bubble coming from a photo of Linds Jakows, Founder, a white nonbinary person with shoulder-length blond hair. Their quote in the speech bubble reads, “All young people, including LGBTQ young people, benefit from having access to a wide range of school library materials. We are thankful that Governor Ayotte chose to defend the basic freedom to read, rather than side with politicians who instigate fear of what they do not understand.” Below, in the bottom right corner, is a light pink speech bubble with a quote from Julia Hawthorne, a white trans woman with chin length brown hair.” Under her is a name blurb that says, Julia Hawthorne, Board Member. Her quote reads, “The governor’s veto sends a clear message: in New Hampshire, we value freedom, fairness, and the fundamental right of every person to exist in public life without shame or fear. Now, we call on Governor Ayotte to veto the proposed trans youth healthcare bans which will soon reach her desk.”
July 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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These bills will be signed or vetoed in the coming days. The healthcare bans still haven’t started the administrative process, so we still don’t know when they will reach her desk. Leave a voicemail with her office as soon as you can!
July 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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July 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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March with us in Manchester Pride this Saturday to call attention to the bathroom ban and other harmful bills that will soon be reaching the Governor. We're so excited for Bobby Bratworst to be doing drag on our float! RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/march...
On a pale lavender background, green text reads, “March in Manchester Pride with 603 Equality + Bobby Bratworst! Below, in all caps, text reads, “Our float will be decked out with a toilet to say: Flush bathroom bigotry! Saturday June 28 Line up 10 AM Parade Starts 11 AM.” Below is a graphic of a blue truck with a toilet in the back, and a photo of drag performer Bobby Bratworst wearing a crowd, their face and hands green, holding a torch that looks like the Statue of Liberty. On the outside of the truck, there are cartoony graphics of four people dancing and holding rainbow flags, and to their left, the logo for 603 Equality- those words in a white circle with black rim, and a rainbow and trans flag in the center with small gold stars surrounding them.
June 23, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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“My [trans] child is teaching me about freedom” - Rosie Emrich
June 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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We are proud to endorse Billie Butler (@billiethebitter) for state representative, who is fighting for affordable housing, livable wages, quality education for all, gig workers, protecting our environment, government transparency - and of course, LGBTQIA rights!
On a white background, that includes a black and white photo of the New Hampshire statehouse dome on the bottom and right sides, the 603 Equality logo (a white circle with a black rim, the words 603 Equality, and rainbow and trans flags with small gold stars in the center) appears at the top left side. Below on the left, Billie Butler, a white trans femme person with dirty blonde hair, pigtails and glasses, wearing overalls and a flowery collared shirt, holds a tattooed arm up in a performing gesture. To their right, is text reading “BILLIE BUTLER Special Election Tuesday June 24th State Rep Strafford 12 (Somersworth, Rollinsford)”
June 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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“Parental rights” have been weapon used to leave vulnerable children at risk. The real parental rights Governor Ayotte should value are those that allow families and doctors to get their children the healthcare they need to live free and thrive.
On a background that is a gradient from gray to dark black, white text reads: “Governor Kelly Ayotte has just signed HB 10, the so-called’ parental bill of rights’” At the bottom, centered, is the 603 Equality logo: a white circle with a black rim, the words inside, and a rainbow and trans flag centered in the middle, surrounded by small gold stars. On a background that is a gradient from gray to dark black, white text reads: “Of course parents should have rights, and they have many already existing in law. But that doesn’t mean that teachers should be forced to “out” a gay or trans student to an abusive family, or that teachers should be prevented from acting to support a student who says they’re being sexually abused at home.” At the bottom, centered, is the 603 Equality logo: a white circle with a black rim, the words inside, and a rainbow and trans flag centered in the middle, surrounded by small gold stars. On a background that is a gradient from gray to dark black, white text reads: “If Governor Ayotte sincerely believes that parents have rights to direct their child’s medical care, she will veto HB 377 and HB 712, which allow politicians to ban decisions doctors, patients, and families have made when it comes to medical care for a gender transition.” At the bottom, centered, is the 603 Equality logo: a white circle with a black rim, the words inside, and a rainbow and trans flag centered in the middle, surrounded by small gold stars.
June 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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We’re so sorry to report that the final round of bills attacking transgender young people have now passed both the State House and State Senate.
On a background of a photo of a large trans flag on the upper left side of the graphic (baby blue, baby pink, white stripes) and the back of someone’s head and back in the bottom right corner, text reading “BREAKING NEWS” appears at the top with a green and purple background behind the words. Below, centered, is the 603 Equality logo: a white circle with a black rim, the words inside, and a rainbow and trans flag centered in the middle, surrounded by small gold stars. Below, in white boxes, black text reads, “The NH State Senate just passed: HB 377 - banning puberty blockers + hormones for trans patients under 18. HB 712- banning all gender-affirming surgeries for trans patients under 18. HB 10- requiring teachers to “out” students rather than suggest parents talk to their children directly. The NH State House just passed: SB 96 + SB 72 - requiring teachers to “out” students rather than suggest parents talk to their children directly. On a background of a photo of a large trans flag on the upper left side of the graphic (baby blue, baby pink, white stripes) and the back of someone’s head and back in the bottom right corner, text reading “WHAT’S NEXT?” appears at the top To the right is the 603 Equality logo: a white circle with a black rim, the words inside, and a rainbow and trans flag centered in the middle, surrounded by small gold stars. Below, in white boxes, black text reads, “Gender affirming care is still legal in New Hampshire. Patients and their families should proceed with care. The Senate passed an amendment allowing current patients to continue puberty blockers and hormones, and for referrals for gender-affirming surgeries. There’s still a process where the House and Senate are asked to agree to the same amendments, and an administrative process before the bills reach Governor Ayotte’s desk. On a blue background with a slight white gradient, black text reading “CALL GOVERNOR KELLY AYOTTE AND DEMAND SHE VETO ALL ANTI-LGBTQ+ BILLS NOW! 603-271-2121” appears at the top. An image of Kelly Ayotte wearing a pink and green flannel and holding a graphic of a red pen appears on the right side toward the top. To the right is the 603 Equality logo: a white circle with a black rim, the words inside, and a rainbow and trans flag centered in the middle, surrounded by small gold stars. Below, in white boxes, black text reads, “HB 324- BANNING SCHOOL LIBRARY BOOKS AND CRIMINALIZING SCHOOL LIBRARIANS. HB 148- ALLOWING ANY PUBLIC OR PRIVATE ORGANIZATION TO ORGANIZE RESTROOMS BASED ON ‘BIOLOGICAL SEX’. HB 377 - BANNING PUBERTY BLOCKERS AND HORMONES FOR TRANS YOUNG PEOPLE. HB 712- BANNING ALL TRANSITION-RELATED SURGERIES FOR TRANS YOUNG PEOPLE. SB 96, SB 72 AND HB 10- FORCING TEACHERS TO ‘OUT’ LGBTQ+ STUDENTS RATHER THAN SUGGEST A PARENT TO STUDENT CONVERSATION.”
June 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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We are working to connect with people all over the state at pride events this summer. Sign up here to volunteer: linktr.ee/603equalitynh Table with us: sell t-shirts, hats, stickers, play our Pride Bingo, + share information with the community about bills impacting our health, freedom, + safety.
On a background that is a photo of a blue tent with a t-shirt and a trans flag, a rainbow flag, a table, and a large progress pride flag in front of the table, white text reads, “TABLE WITH US AT PRIDES! Link in bio to sign up!” At the bottom, centered, on top of the progress pride flag, is the 603 Equality logo, a white circle with a black rim, the words “603 Equality, and in the very center, a rainbow flag and a trans flag with small gold stars surrounding them.”
May 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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This Thursday, May 22nd, the full State Senate will vote on HB 148, the bill that would allow any public or private business or organization to organize its bathrooms based on “biological sex” - putting transgender, intersex, + gender nonconforming people at risk. This was never about bathrooms.
On a blue background with a slight gradient, musical notes appear at the top, with the 603 Equality logo, a white circle with those words with a black rim, and a rainbow and trans flag in the very center surrounded by small gold stars. Below is white text that reads, "Tell the NH State Senate No bathroom ban! (in song!) Black text below reads, Thursday May 22nd 8:15 - 9 AM NH State House, Concord, NH Outside the Senate Chambers, 2nd Floor. Below are two toilets, one with a darker blue outline and one with a darker pink outline, with a red X through both of them
May 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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We're bringing our storytelling project to Auspicious Brew to kick off Pride month! Enjoy delicious food & drinks while listening to local trans & nonbinary people share their stories, with time for mingling and getting to know each other!
On a white background, pink text arched at the top reads, “JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OF STORIES OF TRANS+ PEOPLE” Under the arched text, black text reads, “Sunday June 1 12:30-2:30 PM Auspicious Brew, Dover, NH RSVP required” Under that text is a graphic of pink, blue, and lavender hills, trees, and a building with a large balloon coming out of it, over a book (like a pop-up book). In the left corner is a QR code that says “register here: bit.ly/44xgE1Z” In the middle is the 603 Equality logo, a white circle with a black rim, the words 603 Equality, and rainbow and trans flags with small gold stars in the center. In the right corner is AuspiciousAuspi Brew’s logo, a clear glass with a green plant with white flowers growing out of it, and roots coming out the bottom of the glass.
May 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Pride month is nearly here, and we hope to see you at so many events across NH! 

Sun 6/1 @ 12-4 PM: Milford Pride @ The Stage @ Keyes Memorial Field. Food, music, and vendors!
On a background of a photo of a progress pride, intersex inclusive flag in front of some trees and a clear blue sky, white text appears at the top reading “where is 603 Equality in June?” Below is a clear calendar for June, with the squares for June 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, 15th, 21st, 24th, and 28th colored in lavender. At the bottom center is the 603 Equality logo, a round white circle with a black rim and those words inside, with a rainbow and trans flag surrounded by small gold stars in the very center. On a background of a photo of a progress pride, intersex inclusive flag in front of some trees and a clear blue sky, white text appears at the top reading “Save the dates June 2025” Below are black buttons with white text reading Sun 6/1 - Milford Pride, Seacoast Storytelling. Mon 6/2, Queer Choir Fundraiser. Sat 6/7 Teaching Truth Day Sat 6/8 Windham Pride Fri 6/13 Lebanon Pride. At the bottom center is the 603 Equality logo, a round white circle with a black rim and those words inside, with a rainbow and trans flag surrounded by small gold stars in the very center. On a background of a photo of a progress pride, intersex inclusive flag in front of some trees and a clear blue sky, white text appears at the top reading “Save the dates June 2025” Below are black buttons with white text reading Sun 6/15 New London Pride Sun 6/21 Portsmouth Pride North Country Pride Tues 6/24 Somersworth & Rollinsford Special Election Sat 6/28 Manchester Pride White Mountain Pride. At the bottom center is the 603 Equality logo, a round white circle with a black rim and those words inside, with a rainbow and trans flag surrounded by small gold stars in the very center.
May 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Just after we put out a call to testify @ the state budget hearings on Tues afternoon + evening, the “bathroom ban” bill was scheduled for an overlapping hearing. Reminder: budget hearings will restart @ 6 PM, so you could testify at HB 148’s hearing, then grab a bite, + testify @ the budget hearing
On a pink and white checkered background, at the top, the 603 Equality logo (those words inside a white circle with a black rim, with rainbow and trans flags centered surrounded by small gold stars) appears centered between photos of two signs. The two signs contain black text on top of trans flag stripes. The sign to the left of the logo reads, “We Aren’t Going Anywhere! We Are Everywhere!” And the sign to the right of the logo reads, “Mind Your Own Britches.” Below, text on a blue background, reads, “They just scheduled HB 148’s final public hearing at the same time as the state budget hearings. This bill would allow any public or private organization to block trans, intersex, and gender nonconforming people’s restroom access in the name of “biological sex” Show up, sign in, testify! Tues May 6, 1:50 PM Senate Judiciary committee State House Room 100.”
May 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Last month, the NH State House passed a budget with major cuts to services like reproductive health centers, the university + community college systems, + increased costs for some, like proposed premiums on Medicaid. They also passed harmful amendments. Email your state senator to oppose them!
On a light green background that has a faint photo of the outside of the NH State House, text reads, “FIGHT FOR OUR FUTURE RALLY DEMAND A BETTER BUDGET BEFORE IT’S LAW MAY 6TH 12 PM- 6 PM STATE HOUSE- CONCORD, NH SHARE YOUR STORY AT THE BUDGET HEARING 1 PM @ THE STATE HOUSE” Below are the backs of a few people, one of whom on the left is holding a sign that says “WE THE PEOPLE NOT WE THE POLITICIANS OR CORPORATIONS.” At the very bottom of the graphic text reads, “PROTECT PEOPLE. FIGHT CORRUPTION. REWRITE NH’s BUDGET.” On a light green background that shows an image of many overlapping $100 bills, the 603 Equality logo (those words and a rainbow and trans flag surrounded by small gold stars, in a white circle with a black rim) appears at the top. Text with a green background reads, “Tell the NH State Senate: This budget harms our LGBTQ+ community! Tuesday May 6th Rally 12-12:30 Public hearings 1-5 PM, 6 PM - done” On a light green background that shows an image of many overlapping $100 bills, the 603 Equality logo (those words and a rainbow and trans flag surrounded by small gold stars, in a white circle with a black rim) appears at the top. Text with a green background reads, “Remove harmful policy amendments from the budget! [divider line] No bathroom ban! No penalties for diversity, equity, and inclusion! Keep the NH Commission on Human Rights! Keep the Office of the Child Advocate!
May 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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This evening of storytelling is an opportunity for Kearsarge residents to connect with local trans, nonbinary, and intersex people in an inviting environment. Storytellers will share glimpses of their lives: health care, school, transition, challenges, successes, hopes, and fears.
On a background that includes pastel pink, blue, purple, and white stripes in various directions, text reads, “Rainbow Connection presents…Trans+ Voices: An Evening of Storytelling” Below the text is an open book. Below, more text reads, “Sunday, May 5 @ 5:00 PM New London Barn Playhouse Fleming Center” On a background that includes pastel pink, blue, purple, and white stripes in various directions, text reads, “Most Americans claim to have never met a transgender person, so this evening of storytelling is an opportunity for Kearsarge residents to connect with local trans, nonbinary, and intersex people in an inviting environment. Storytellers will share glimpses of their lives: healthcare, school, transition, challenges, successes, hopes, and fears. Following individual sharing, we will open the floor to thoughtful questions and reflections. The art of storytelling involves crafting compelling narratives, offering new perspectives on humanity, and inspiring empathy in order to engage and connect with an audience. Register at nlbarn.org/pride
April 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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This Wednesday, sign in to tell your elected officials that politicians have no business interfering with decisions doctors + families have already made. We know that puberty blockers, hormones, + the rare necessary gender affirming surgery can be life-saving for trans + nonbinary young people.
On a green background, text reads, “Sign in or testify this week! WEDNESDAY APRIL 23” (on the left side the following bills are listed) “HB 712 - banning top surgery and other surgeries for transgender young people” to the right side of that text is a graphic of a person’s torso with flower tattoos covering top surgery scars, with vines around the torso. Further on the right side, text reads “State House Room 103 9:30 AM” 
On the left side text reads, “HB 377 - banning puberty blockers & hormone replacement therapy for transgender young people” to the right is a needle and two bottles with the male and female symbols on them. Further on the right side, text reads, “State House Room 103 9:45 AM” On the left side, text reads, “SB 211 - college trans sports ban” to the right is an image of a soccer ball. Further to the right is text that reads “Legislative Office Building 205-207 10 AM” 
On the left side, text reads, “SB 33- book ban” to the right is a book with a red circle and cross symbol. Further to the right, text reads, “Legislative Office Building 205-207” In the upper right corner is the 603 Equality logo, those words in a circle with rainbow and trans flags with small gold stars in the middle. On a green background, text reads, “Sign in: linktr.ee/603equalitynh” and below “Wednesday April 23” below that text is a green button with a white cursor where text says, “Register your opinion in a Senate Committee!” On the left side the following bills are listed) “HB 712 - banning top surgery and other surgeries for transgender young people” to the left side of that text is a graphic of a person’s torso with flower tattoos covering top surgery scars, with vines around the torso. Further on the right side, text inside a purple star reads, “Senate Health + Human Services Committee” 
On the left side text reads, “HB 377 - banning puberty blockers & hormone replacement therapy for transgender young people” to the left of the text is a needle and two bottles with the male and female symbols on them. below that text is a green button with a white cursor where text says, “Register your opinion in a House Committee!” On the left side, text reads, “SB 211 - college trans sports ban” to the left is an image of a soccer ball. To the left of that text that reads “Legislative Office Building 205-207 10 AM” 
On the left side, text reads, “SB 33- book ban” to the left is a book with a red circle and cross-out symbol. Further on the right side, text inside a purple star reads, “House Education Policy + Admin Committee” In the upper right corner is the 603 Equality logo, those words in a circle with rainbow and trans flags with small gold stars in the middle.
April 22, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Anti-LGBTQ+ politicians are making it increasingly clear that they seek to control our bodies and lives to the greatest degree possible. We are working for a world in which we can all be free to be ourselves, far beyond the basic right to use the bathroom we're most comfortable in.
On a background that is a vertical gradient with pastel colors of the rainbow flag, black text reads, “Show up and/or sign in to OPPOSE SB 268 - the “bathroom ban” bill Would allow any public or private organization to declare their restrooms are organized based on “biological sex” Would also expand bans on trans athletes in sports to any sports team, and double down on dangerous placement for incarcerated trans people Wednesday April 16, 10:30 AM House Judiciary Committee Legislative Office Building 206-208 Register your opposition at linktr.ee/603equalitynh “Register your opinion on a bill in a House committee” On the right side, a person with long dark hair is holding a trans flag behind them. They are wearing a silver dress and black boots, turned on an angle, looking at the camera. In the lower right corner, is the 603 Equality logo, a black circle with the words “603 Equality” and a rainbow and trans flag in the middle, surrounded by small gold stars.
April 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Anti-LGBTQ+ New Hampshire State Representatives have added an amendment to the state budget that includes the text of the "bathroom ban" bill that would allow any business to declare that their bathrooms are organized based on "biological sex."
On a background of clouds and pastel rainbow colors, text reads, “Take Action!” The 603 Equality logo is to the right - a black circle with the words 603 Equality at the top and bottom, and rainbow and trans flags surrounded by small gold stars in the middle. Text below reads, “Tell your State Rep: No anti-LGBTQ+ policy in the budget! Go to our linktr.ee/603equalitynh to click to email your representative(s)”
April 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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No matter who we are, what we look like, our genders or who we love, we should all be able to find safety in schools and access books that represent our experiences. But certain politicians are using "parental rights" as a weapon to justify outing a student to a family that will then abuse them..
On a lavender background, with the 603 Equality logo at the top, white text is overlayed on top of the back of a short, brown-haired person’s head who is holding a progress pride flag behind them. The text reads, “Sign in Against Forced Outing & Book Bans” Below, black text reads, “1. Go to linktr.ee/603equalitynh 2. Click “register your opinion on a bill…House or Senate Committee” 3. Find the bill number + committee info, sign in against as a member of the public” On a lavender background, with the 603 Equality logo at the top, black text reads, “Oppose SB 96! What is it? Yet another forced outing bill that would require public school educators to report “completely and honestly” to questions from parents about their child, including gender and sexuality, with unworkable exceptions for situations of abuse and neglect” Below, in a white box, reads, “Public hearing: Wednesday April 9th, 2pm Legislative Office Building 205-207 House Education Policy and Administration Committee.” On a lavender background, with the 603 Equality logo at the top, black text reads, “Oppose HB 324!” On top of a photo of a person’s hand covering a book, in a white box, black text reads, “What is it? A book ban bill with coded language about “sexually explicit materials” that is designed to take material about sexuality out of context + target LGBTQ+ students.” In another white box below, black text reads, “Public hearing: Thursday April 10th, 9:15am Legislative Office Building 101 Senate Education Policy and Administration Committee.”
April 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Trans Day of Visibility isn’t limited to just one day in March! It can be every day of the year! Join @keene_pride & the Antioch Center for Diversity & Social Justice on Monday April 7th for a concert in the Community Room at Antioch University (40 Avon St, Keene) w/ singer/songwriter Olivia Nied!
On a background that looks like painted trans flag colors (baby blue, pink, white), handwriting-style black text reads, “Trans Day of Visibility Concert by Olivia Nied 4/7 6-7:30 pm Free! Antioch University 40 Avon St Keene *letter campaign *trans vendors *90 min live music. On the right side is a person with light skin, dark hair, black glasses, and all-black clothing playing a guitar.
April 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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We’re lucky to have longtime LGBTQ+ journalist and author Nico Lang (they/them) in New Hampshire for a discussion and Q&A on their recently released book, American Teenager at the Bookery in Manchester on Monday, April 21st!
On a background that is a split top left half white background, and the bottom right corner in purple, text reads, “American Teenager How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era Book Reading and Q&A With Author Nico Lang April 21st 5:30 pm to 7 pm ET 844 Elm St. Manchester, NH Bookery Manchester”
April 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM