Mark Lester
@markjlester.bsky.social
policy analyst, lgbtq+ advocate | he/him
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The ballots are in, but the work continues for all of us. You fuel the sustainability of our movement when you start a new monthly donation to RMEQ at coloradogives.org/support-rmeq. Plus, your first monthly gift will be matched (up to $100) by the Colorado Gives Incentive Fund!
November 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The ballots are in, but the work continues for all of us. You fuel the sustainability of our movement when you start a new monthly donation to RMEQ at coloradogives.org/support-rmeq. Plus, your first monthly gift will be matched (up to $100) by the Colorado Gives Incentive Fund!
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No one should go hungry. Find local food banks and resources near you in Colorado, and share this with someone who might need it.
October 30, 2025 at 8:48 PM
No one should go hungry. Find local food banks and resources near you in Colorado, and share this with someone who might need it.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Follow @rm-equality.bsky.social for Colorado-based LGBTQ+ content 😊
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Commentary: CU wants to put up a monument to the late former football coach Bill McCartney on the campus of Colorado's flagship public university. This would be an abomination, and the statue project should be spiked.
Statue of McCartney at CU would be an abomination | Colorado Newsline
A statue at CU Boulder of anti-LGBTQ+ activist Bill McCartney would be an abomination, and the project should be spiked.
coloradonewsline.com
July 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Commentary: CU wants to put up a monument to the late former football coach Bill McCartney on the campus of Colorado's flagship public university. This would be an abomination, and the statue project should be spiked.
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Make your voice heard! If you’ve been waiting, give out loud TODAY: bit.ly/GiveOutDay2025. Your support ensures we can continue to meet the moment: pushing back against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and moving pro-equality legislation forward, expanding access to resources for our community.
June 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Make your voice heard! If you’ve been waiting, give out loud TODAY: bit.ly/GiveOutDay2025. Your support ensures we can continue to meet the moment: pushing back against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and moving pro-equality legislation forward, expanding access to resources for our community.
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One day left until #GiveOUTDay!
We're sharing more testimonials below from our team about incredible, on-the-ground work that's happening for LGBTQ+ people across the U.S.
To make a gift to one of these fantastic organizations, click below:
🎁 bit.ly/give-out-PROMO
🎁 bit.ly/give-out-RMEQ
We're sharing more testimonials below from our team about incredible, on-the-ground work that's happening for LGBTQ+ people across the U.S.
To make a gift to one of these fantastic organizations, click below:
🎁 bit.ly/give-out-PROMO
🎁 bit.ly/give-out-RMEQ
June 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
One day left until #GiveOUTDay!
We're sharing more testimonials below from our team about incredible, on-the-ground work that's happening for LGBTQ+ people across the U.S.
To make a gift to one of these fantastic organizations, click below:
🎁 bit.ly/give-out-PROMO
🎁 bit.ly/give-out-RMEQ
We're sharing more testimonials below from our team about incredible, on-the-ground work that's happening for LGBTQ+ people across the U.S.
To make a gift to one of these fantastic organizations, click below:
🎁 bit.ly/give-out-PROMO
🎁 bit.ly/give-out-RMEQ
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We’re so excited to see you at Longmont Pride THIS Saturday! Celebrate with a fun-filled day of activities, amazing performers, and delicious food, because YOU belong here! Learn more about the day: bit.ly/LongmontPrid...
LONGMONT PRIDE
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June 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
We’re so excited to see you at Longmont Pride THIS Saturday! Celebrate with a fun-filled day of activities, amazing performers, and delicious food, because YOU belong here! Learn more about the day: bit.ly/LongmontPrid...
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Thank you to everyone who made this event possible to celebrate Boulder LGBTQ+ history! Let’s get excited for Pride Month 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
May 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Thank you to everyone who made this event possible to celebrate Boulder LGBTQ+ history! Let’s get excited for Pride Month 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Looking for free or low-cost services like medical care, food, job training, or housing? Check out this new online tool that makes it easy to find support near you: boco.findhelp.com
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May 27, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Looking for free or low-cost services like medical care, food, job training, or housing? Check out this new online tool that makes it easy to find support near you: boco.findhelp.com
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Join RMEQ, Boulder County Government, and Downtown Boulder this Friday as we celebrate Boulder’s role in the fight for marriage equality!
May 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Join RMEQ, Boulder County Government, and Downtown Boulder this Friday as we celebrate Boulder’s role in the fight for marriage equality!
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Pride merch just dropped! If you’ve been looking for some cute tees, tanks, or totes, we have them! Get yours now and show up fab: www.bonfire.com/store/rmequa...
May 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Pride merch just dropped! If you’ve been looking for some cute tees, tanks, or totes, we have them! Get yours now and show up fab: www.bonfire.com/store/rmequa...
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As founder of Promise Keepers, coach Bill McCartney led efforts to nationally oppose LGBTQ+ rights and promoted exclusionary and harmful views. "I love CU Boulder, and this is a poor representation of what they actually stand for,” said Mardi Moore, CEO of RMEQ.
www.9news.com/article/news...
www.9news.com/article/news...
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May 19, 2025 at 5:51 PM
As founder of Promise Keepers, coach Bill McCartney led efforts to nationally oppose LGBTQ+ rights and promoted exclusionary and harmful views. "I love CU Boulder, and this is a poor representation of what they actually stand for,” said Mardi Moore, CEO of RMEQ.
www.9news.com/article/news...
www.9news.com/article/news...
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We worked side-by-side with partners to defeat all seven anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in Colorado this session. We helped pass nine pro-LGBTQ+ bills that are now either signed into law or awaiting the governor’s signature. Read our 2025 Colorado LGBTQ+ Legislative Report: bit.ly/2025Colorado...
May 16, 2025 at 10:37 PM
We worked side-by-side with partners to defeat all seven anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in Colorado this session. We helped pass nine pro-LGBTQ+ bills that are now either signed into law or awaiting the governor’s signature. Read our 2025 Colorado LGBTQ+ Legislative Report: bit.ly/2025Colorado...
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This year marked the most active legislative session in Rocky Mountain Equality’s history. Read reflections from Policy Analyst @markjlester.bsky.social on his experiences and key takeaways from his first legislative session with RMEQ.
Read it here: bit.ly/Reflectionso...
Read it here: bit.ly/Reflectionso...
May 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
This year marked the most active legislative session in Rocky Mountain Equality’s history. Read reflections from Policy Analyst @markjlester.bsky.social on his experiences and key takeaways from his first legislative session with RMEQ.
Read it here: bit.ly/Reflectionso...
Read it here: bit.ly/Reflectionso...
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“The University of Colorado Boulder’s decision to honor former head football coach Bill McCartney with a statue on its campus is deeply concerning to many LGBTQ+ Coloradans, myself included,” says RMEQ CEO Mardi Moore.
Read Mardi’s letter to the editor here: www.longmontleader.com/letters-to-t...
Read Mardi’s letter to the editor here: www.longmontleader.com/letters-to-t...
Letter: CU Boulder Should Not Create Statue for Former Coach Bill McCartney
“I recognize McCartney’s contributions to CU’s athletic legacy. But his public record cannot be separated from that.”
www.longmontleader.com
May 14, 2025 at 9:41 PM
“The University of Colorado Boulder’s decision to honor former head football coach Bill McCartney with a statue on its campus is deeply concerning to many LGBTQ+ Coloradans, myself included,” says RMEQ CEO Mardi Moore.
Read Mardi’s letter to the editor here: www.longmontleader.com/letters-to-t...
Read Mardi’s letter to the editor here: www.longmontleader.com/letters-to-t...
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Join Rocky Mountain Equality, Boulder County, and Downtown Boulder Partnership as we celebrate the official unveiling of the National Historic Landmark plaque at the Boulder County Courthouse and the Rainbows Over Boulder County flag raising for Pride Month.
May 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Join Rocky Mountain Equality, Boulder County, and Downtown Boulder Partnership as we celebrate the official unveiling of the National Historic Landmark plaque at the Boulder County Courthouse and the Rainbows Over Boulder County flag raising for Pride Month.
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A huge thank you to Bread and Roses Legal Center for today’s celebration of the passage of HB25-1312 as it heads to the governor’s desk. Another thank you to One Colorado, ACLU of Colorado, Movimiento Poder, Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center, Denver DSA, CWA 7799, and other community partners. 🏳️⚧️💪
May 8, 2025 at 11:43 PM
A huge thank you to Bread and Roses Legal Center for today’s celebration of the passage of HB25-1312 as it heads to the governor’s desk. Another thank you to One Colorado, ACLU of Colorado, Movimiento Poder, Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center, Denver DSA, CWA 7799, and other community partners. 🏳️⚧️💪
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Good news! After a vote late last night, the Kelly Loving Act (HB25-1312) is on its way to the governor’s desk for signature. This is the last step before the bill becomes law. This bill is an example of people-powered legislation that centers community voices.
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![HB25-1312: Kelly Loving Act
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![Who was Kelly Loving? Kelly Loving was a transgender woman who was killed in the Club Q shooting while trying to protect others.
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May 7, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Good news! After a vote late last night, the Kelly Loving Act (HB25-1312) is on its way to the governor’s desk for signature. This is the last step before the bill becomes law. This bill is an example of people-powered legislation that centers community voices.
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This weekend, we came together in Longmont to honor the heritage and joy of the Mexican community at a Cinco de Mayo celebration. To our Mexican and Mexican-American community members: we see you, we celebrate you, and we stand with you. We will continue to work toward a world where we all thrive.
May 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
This weekend, we came together in Longmont to honor the heritage and joy of the Mexican community at a Cinco de Mayo celebration. To our Mexican and Mexican-American community members: we see you, we celebrate you, and we stand with you. We will continue to work toward a world where we all thrive.
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We are proud to support HB25-1312, a critical step forward in protecting and affirming the rights of trans Coloradans.
We’re grateful for the authors’ partnership and proud to stand with them in this fight. We will continue to work with them as the bill moves forward.
We’re grateful for the authors’ partnership and proud to stand with them in this fight. We will continue to work with them as the bill moves forward.
May 2, 2025 at 11:58 AM
We are proud to support HB25-1312, a critical step forward in protecting and affirming the rights of trans Coloradans.
We’re grateful for the authors’ partnership and proud to stand with them in this fight. We will continue to work with them as the bill moves forward.
We’re grateful for the authors’ partnership and proud to stand with them in this fight. We will continue to work with them as the bill moves forward.
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After powerful testimony from trans Coloradans and thoughtful amendments that reflect community input, we’re proud to support HB25-1312 — a bill that moves us closer to safety, dignity, and equity for trans people across our state.
May 2, 2025 at 12:03 PM
After powerful testimony from trans Coloradans and thoughtful amendments that reflect community input, we’re proud to support HB25-1312 — a bill that moves us closer to safety, dignity, and equity for trans people across our state.
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A newly released U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) report attempts to replace decades of best-practice medical care for transgender youth by interfering in the freedom to make medical medical decisions for ourselves and our families with our doctors.
May 1, 2025 at 3:35 PM
A newly released U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) report attempts to replace decades of best-practice medical care for transgender youth by interfering in the freedom to make medical medical decisions for ourselves and our families with our doctors.
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Today, RMEQ was proud to support the Equality Act, which was reintroduced in the United States Congress. This act will include LGBTQ+ people in the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and extend protections for sexual orientation and gender identity.
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As Congressional Champions Reintroduce Equality Act, Civil Rights…
With the Rise in Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Signed Into Law Over the Past Year, 12 Leading Civil Rights Groups Urge Congress to Ensure Consistent and Explicit…
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April 29, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Today, RMEQ was proud to support the Equality Act, which was reintroduced in the United States Congress. This act will include LGBTQ+ people in the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and extend protections for sexual orientation and gender identity.
bit.ly/438JK6A
bit.ly/438JK6A
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Have questions for the Boulder City Council? Join us on Wednesday to meet and talk directly with Boulder City Council members about any issues that matter to you. Everyone is welcome!
April 30, 2025
6pm - 7:30pm
Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains
RSVP here: bit.ly/4cYvUqW
April 30, 2025
6pm - 7:30pm
Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains
RSVP here: bit.ly/4cYvUqW
April 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Have questions for the Boulder City Council? Join us on Wednesday to meet and talk directly with Boulder City Council members about any issues that matter to you. Everyone is welcome!
April 30, 2025
6pm - 7:30pm
Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains
RSVP here: bit.ly/4cYvUqW
April 30, 2025
6pm - 7:30pm
Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains
RSVP here: bit.ly/4cYvUqW
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The Garden Party is on June 1 at Lonehawk Farm! This year’s theme is Wild and Free, so think bold, fun, and flair. RSVP now because spots will fill up FAST: bit.ly/GardenPartyR...
April 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The Garden Party is on June 1 at Lonehawk Farm! This year’s theme is Wild and Free, so think bold, fun, and flair. RSVP now because spots will fill up FAST: bit.ly/GardenPartyR...