Campaign for Southern Equality
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The Campaign for Southern Equality works across the South for legal and lived LGBTQ equality. Join us: https://southernequality.org/pledge/ #lgbtqsouth
Today SCOTUS did the right thing by denying review of a case that sought to challenge the freedom to marry for same-sex couples. It’s a major relief – and also perfectly in line with where we are as a country: Marriage equality has been the law of the land for 10 years.
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Today SCOTUS did the right thing by denying review of a case that sought to challenge the freedom to marry for same-sex couples. It’s a major relief – and also perfectly in line with where we are as a country: Marriage equality has been the law of the land for 10 years.
🎤 Ekko Astral turns punk shows into mutual aid — proving the stage can build real trans solidarity. More here ▶️
The DIY and IRL energy of punk rock mutual aid
Bands like Ekko Astral are bringing the urgency of online solidarity into the mosh pit.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🎤 Ekko Astral turns punk shows into mutual aid — proving the stage can build real trans solidarity. More here ▶️
South Florida native and current college student, Iris Mogul, first formed a banned book club in 2023 while just a junior in high school. Years later, she continues her mission to uplift and celebrate banned books. Read more ▶️ buff.ly/1pqKF0d
How one South Florida teen continues her fight against banned books and censorship
Miami activist Iris Mogul tells WLRN about what first inspired her to start a banned books club, what keeps her motivated, and how she’s continuing to stand up for free speech and access to…
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November 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
South Florida native and current college student, Iris Mogul, first formed a banned book club in 2023 while just a junior in high school. Years later, she continues her mission to uplift and celebrate banned books. Read more ▶️ buff.ly/1pqKF0d
GA Rep. Karla Drenner was elected in 2000 and made history as the first LGBTQ+ person elected to a state legislature in the South. Read her whole interview with the Advocate here ▶️
Lesbian Georgia legislator, first LGBTQ+ person elected in the South, is still showing up 25 years later
State Rep. Karla Drenner, who was once told she “wasn’t worthy of being known,” reflects on 25 years of being “the first” and why she’s still serving in an interview with The Advocate.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
GA Rep. Karla Drenner was elected in 2000 and made history as the first LGBTQ+ person elected to a state legislature in the South. Read her whole interview with the Advocate here ▶️
❤️ This month we’re honored to join with partners in lifting up why marriage matters throughout the South and across the country – check out www.WhyMarriageMatters.org to read research, polling, and facts about marriage, and explore stories from families who have been supported by marriage. 1/2
November 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
❤️ This month we’re honored to join with partners in lifting up why marriage matters throughout the South and across the country – check out www.WhyMarriageMatters.org to read research, polling, and facts about marriage, and explore stories from families who have been supported by marriage. 1/2
We’re sending support as we grapple with another SCOTUS move that harms trans, intersex & gender expansive people. The Court allowed the admin to enforce a policy requiring passport gender markers to reflect the sex on their original birth certificate apnews.com/article/trum...
November 6, 2025 at 10:13 PM
We’re sending support as we grapple with another SCOTUS move that harms trans, intersex & gender expansive people. The Court allowed the admin to enforce a policy requiring passport gender markers to reflect the sex on their original birth certificate apnews.com/article/trum...
This week’s elections prove that when candidates focus on the issues that really matter to voters– like healthcare, education, and the climate crisis, rather than attacking transgender people; they win. From Virginia to New York– anti-trans hate is a losing issue.
Election Night Proved Democrats Don’t Need to Abandon Trans People to Win
Mamdani, Spanberger and other wins tell Dems: you don’t need to cave on transgender rights to win an election.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
This week’s elections prove that when candidates focus on the issues that really matter to voters– like healthcare, education, and the climate crisis, rather than attacking transgender people; they win. From Virginia to New York– anti-trans hate is a losing issue.
Hey NC folks! We are excited to announce the launch of a new tool from our Supportive Schools Program, designed to guide NC students, families, and educators in their efforts to create affirming classrooms free from bias and censorship. Check it out: buff.ly/ojEtdrT
November 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Hey NC folks! We are excited to announce the launch of a new tool from our Supportive Schools Program, designed to guide NC students, families, and educators in their efforts to create affirming classrooms free from bias and censorship. Check it out: buff.ly/ojEtdrT
A Tennessee county has tried and failed four times to ban library books that discuss transgender identity. The latest vote included Sumner County Library Board’s newest member, Riley Gaines. buff.ly/yD9ewTN
Sumner County fails to pass transgender book ban after fourth attempt
A Middle Tennessee county has spent months trying to ban transgender books from public library shelves.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
A Tennessee county has tried and failed four times to ban library books that discuss transgender identity. The latest vote included Sumner County Library Board’s newest member, Riley Gaines. buff.ly/yD9ewTN
DURHAM: We’re having a free community event this Wednesday, Nov. 5th, from 7-10PM at Zeitgeist Gallery and Bar with great music, wonderful performances, delicious snacks, and a free drink on us 🗓️
RSVP, bring a friend or two, and spend a great evening in queer community with us: buff.ly/ibOuMta
RSVP, bring a friend or two, and spend a great evening in queer community with us: buff.ly/ibOuMta
November 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
DURHAM: We’re having a free community event this Wednesday, Nov. 5th, from 7-10PM at Zeitgeist Gallery and Bar with great music, wonderful performances, delicious snacks, and a free drink on us 🗓️
RSVP, bring a friend or two, and spend a great evening in queer community with us: buff.ly/ibOuMta
RSVP, bring a friend or two, and spend a great evening in queer community with us: buff.ly/ibOuMta
Applications are open for our Southern Equality Research and Policy Center (SERPC) grant! We are looking for applicants who are interested in furthering research of LGBTQ+ people in the South. Apply today 📝
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November 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Applications are open for our Southern Equality Research and Policy Center (SERPC) grant! We are looking for applicants who are interested in furthering research of LGBTQ+ people in the South. Apply today 📝
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🌈 A TX church is facing backlash after painting its steps in rainbow colors. Critics have attacked them for simply embracing compassion and loving their neighbors. Read more ▶️
Brave Texas Church Faces Backlash After Painting Rainbow Steps to Support LGBTQ+ Community: ‘That’s Not a Church’
A brave Texas church is facing a lot of backlash after it painted its steps with rainbow colors to support the LGBTQ+ community.
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November 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🌈 A TX church is facing backlash after painting its steps in rainbow colors. Critics have attacked them for simply embracing compassion and loving their neighbors. Read more ▶️
At CSE we are working to support vulnerable members of our communities who will be losing their SNAP benefits, and encourage everyone who is able to donate to your local food bank. Go to the link for a database of local food banks across the US: buff.ly/oWVQ2BK
November 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
At CSE we are working to support vulnerable members of our communities who will be losing their SNAP benefits, and encourage everyone who is able to donate to your local food bank. Go to the link for a database of local food banks across the US: buff.ly/oWVQ2BK
Our next support group for caregivers of trans youth is coming up! The next virtual event will be held Sunday, November 9th. This is a space for caregivers of trans youth to gather in community, especially those who are navigating accessing gender-affirming care. Register: buff.ly/gJIW1Tg
October 31, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Our next support group for caregivers of trans youth is coming up! The next virtual event will be held Sunday, November 9th. This is a space for caregivers of trans youth to gather in community, especially those who are navigating accessing gender-affirming care. Register: buff.ly/gJIW1Tg
Breaking: The administration will soon propose two federal rules, one prohibiting federal Medicaid and CHIP reimbursement for youth gender-affirming care, another barring hospitals that provide youth gender-affirming care from receiving Medicaid/Medicare funds. Read our statement: buff.ly/BL3wvdM
As Trump Administration Escalates Anti-Trans Attacks, Families of Transgender Youth Can Still Legally Access Care - Campaign for Southern Equality
It has been reported that the Trump Administration will soon finalize two federal rules, one prohibiting federal Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) reimbursement for…
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October 30, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Breaking: The administration will soon propose two federal rules, one prohibiting federal Medicaid and CHIP reimbursement for youth gender-affirming care, another barring hospitals that provide youth gender-affirming care from receiving Medicaid/Medicare funds. Read our statement: buff.ly/BL3wvdM
A federal judge has vacated a rule that protected transgender, and all LGBTQ+ patients, from discrimination in federal healthcare programs. We are deeply disappointed to see yet another rollback of LGBTQ+ people’s right to access healthcare.
Federal judge vacates Biden-era rule protecting transgender patients from discrimination
A federal judge has vacated a Biden administration rule that extended anti-discrimination protections to gay, lesbian and transgender patients in federal healthcare programs.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:44 PM
A federal judge has vacated a rule that protected transgender, and all LGBTQ+ patients, from discrimination in federal healthcare programs. We are deeply disappointed to see yet another rollback of LGBTQ+ people’s right to access healthcare.
We join with advocates + families in solidarity with immigrant communities and resist ICE’s horrific campaign designed to sow fear, panic, & division. In these stories of resistance, we see the strength and grit and love that we need to draw deeply on. buff.ly/0eeenwv
Immigrant communities in 'crisis mode' amid surge of ICE agents to Memphis, advocates say
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has conducted mass pullovers since their arrival in Memphis, advocates say. Here's what we know.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We join with advocates + families in solidarity with immigrant communities and resist ICE’s horrific campaign designed to sow fear, panic, & division. In these stories of resistance, we see the strength and grit and love that we need to draw deeply on. buff.ly/0eeenwv
Update! A lot of folks in our community are feeling the impact of losing SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, so we will be giving away free grocery store gift cards at our Resource & Resilience Center this week. Cards will be available until supplies run out.
October 28, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Update! A lot of folks in our community are feeling the impact of losing SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, so we will be giving away free grocery store gift cards at our Resource & Resilience Center this week. Cards will be available until supplies run out.
There are no LGBTQIA+ rights without the I. Intersex people, born with variations in their sex
traits, are 2% of all people, but are so often erased. When our rights are under attack, intersex rights are too. Follow our friends at @interact.bsky.social to learn more about Intersex identity. 💛💜
traits, are 2% of all people, but are so often erased. When our rights are under attack, intersex rights are too. Follow our friends at @interact.bsky.social to learn more about Intersex identity. 💛💜
October 27, 2025 at 8:31 PM
There are no LGBTQIA+ rights without the I. Intersex people, born with variations in their sex
traits, are 2% of all people, but are so often erased. When our rights are under attack, intersex rights are too. Follow our friends at @interact.bsky.social to learn more about Intersex identity. 💛💜
traits, are 2% of all people, but are so often erased. When our rights are under attack, intersex rights are too. Follow our friends at @interact.bsky.social to learn more about Intersex identity. 💛💜
There are no LGBTQIA+ rights without the I. Intersex people, born with variations in their sex
traits, are 2% of all people, but are so often erased. When our rights are under attack, intersex rights are too. Follow our friends at @InterACT_adv to learn more about what it means to be Intersex. 💛💜
traits, are 2% of all people, but are so often erased. When our rights are under attack, intersex rights are too. Follow our friends at @InterACT_adv to learn more about what it means to be Intersex. 💛💜
October 27, 2025 at 8:25 PM
There are no LGBTQIA+ rights without the I. Intersex people, born with variations in their sex
traits, are 2% of all people, but are so often erased. When our rights are under attack, intersex rights are too. Follow our friends at @InterACT_adv to learn more about what it means to be Intersex. 💛💜
traits, are 2% of all people, but are so often erased. When our rights are under attack, intersex rights are too. Follow our friends at @InterACT_adv to learn more about what it means to be Intersex. 💛💜
When the Trump Administration threatened to strip federal funding from schools that teach about gender identity or include transgender students in their policies, school districts and states across the country refused to comply– and won.
Federal judge rules in favor of public schools in 16 states that refused to comply with Trump's trans ban
The judge will block the Trump administration's attempt to restrict funding for sex education from schools that teach it in an inclusive way.
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October 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
When the Trump Administration threatened to strip federal funding from schools that teach about gender identity or include transgender students in their policies, school districts and states across the country refused to comply– and won.
Several clinics in MA, including Fenway Health, recently announced that they will no longer provide gender-affirming care for youth under 19. The Trans Youth Emergency Project is here to help & is hosting a Town Hall with partners on 10/29 at 6:30pm to share more. RSVP: buff.ly/uT9jAjx
October 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Several clinics in MA, including Fenway Health, recently announced that they will no longer provide gender-affirming care for youth under 19. The Trans Youth Emergency Project is here to help & is hosting a Town Hall with partners on 10/29 at 6:30pm to share more. RSVP: buff.ly/uT9jAjx
We’re having a costume encouraged 🎃Halloween Resource & Resilience Center on Oct. 30th from 11AM-5PM at 20 Oak Street! We have a ton of free offerings including lunch, chair massages, Tarot readings, multiple hair stylists/barbers, D&D & more. Learn more: buff.ly/H43bJhH
October 22, 2025 at 10:07 PM
We’re having a costume encouraged 🎃Halloween Resource & Resilience Center on Oct. 30th from 11AM-5PM at 20 Oak Street! We have a ton of free offerings including lunch, chair massages, Tarot readings, multiple hair stylists/barbers, D&D & more. Learn more: buff.ly/H43bJhH
A new rule requires airlines to disregard “X” gender markers on passports, and input an “M” or “F” marker instead. Those with “X” gender markers on their travel documents are concerned about what this may mean for their ability to travel. buff.ly/UejLx4D
US tells airlines to disregard ‘X’ sex markers on passports and input ‘M’ or ‘F’
Customs and Border Protection implemented rule this week, sending Americans with ‘X’ marker into panic
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October 22, 2025 at 5:51 PM
A new rule requires airlines to disregard “X” gender markers on passports, and input an “M” or “F” marker instead. Those with “X” gender markers on their travel documents are concerned about what this may mean for their ability to travel. buff.ly/UejLx4D
In Wake Forest, NC and across the country, escalating political attacks on LGBTQ+ people have cast a dark shadow over pride festivities. We are reminded that pride is and always will be a form of protest against those who would prefer our community go back into hiding. Read more: buff.ly/wKZ6fdX
Rainbows but also clouds as NC town hosts Pride Fest amid Trump administration's anti-trans push
The sound of hymns clashed with drums as thousands gathered for Pride Fest in Wake Forest, North Carolina
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October 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM
In Wake Forest, NC and across the country, escalating political attacks on LGBTQ+ people have cast a dark shadow over pride festivities. We are reminded that pride is and always will be a form of protest against those who would prefer our community go back into hiding. Read more: buff.ly/wKZ6fdX