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John,

Did you know that when Equality Federation was founded in 1997 we were an unstaffed network of state leaders who gathered twice a year to learn from each other?

In 2004, facing a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ state constitutional amendments, our state partners decided a larger investment in building a state-based movement was necessary and Equality Federation hired our first executive director. Back then I was on the board representing Equality North Carolina. After a break for grad school, I joined the staff in 2012.

Like the LGBTQ+ movement, we’ve come a long way in the past 25 years.

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Today we are a strong team of 14 talented queer and trans people. We are smart, hard-working, and — like you — we are very tired.

Like that moment in 2004 that inspired us to grow, we are again facing a wave of attacks against the LGBTQ+ community — and now the transgender community specifically.
* In 2019 there were 35 anti-transgender bills in the states
* In 2021 there were 198 anti-trans bills in the states
* In 2022 so far, there are over 300 anti-LGBTQ+ bills across the country and a third of them are anti-transgender, many specifically targeting trans youth

Now is the time to make another big investment to move the movement forward and defend LGBTQ+ rights.

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Our national team and the more than 270 staff and many more volunteers at our 43 state partners will continue to be here, working tirelessly to protect our communities and defend LGBTQ+ rights in all the places we call home. Join us today to show your support for another 25 years of LGBTQ+ advocacy. [[link removed]]

Together,
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Ian Palmquist
Deputy Director
Equality Federation

P.S. Speaking of Equality Federation's legacy, we have partnered with FreeWill to offer our community access to an online estate planning resource. In just 20 minutes, FreeWill empowers you to make a legally valid will or trust that protects yourself, your loved ones, and our community. As you write your will, Equality Federation invites you to include us in your plan, establishing a legacy of support for our advocacy and leadership programs.
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