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  Rebecca · [email protected]
September 19, 2020 at 1:53 AM

Mourning the Passing of a Hero

EmailTemplate-Fluid It is with immense sadness that we mourn the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an icon of justice, who has died on the eve of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.   Dear John, It is with immense sadness that we mourn the passing of Justice Ruth …
  Monica Meyer and Kellan Baker · [email protected]
August 5, 2020 at 5:15 PM

Thank you, Rebecca Isaacs!

EmailTemplate-Fluid Having served as Equality Federation’s Executive Director for 10 years, Rebecca Isaacs is stepping down at the end of the year. Dear John, Our fearless leader, Rebecca Isaacs, has decided to step down at the end of the year after 10 wonderful years o…
  Rebecca · [email protected]
July 30, 2020 at 4:15 PM

After 10 years

EmailTemplate-Fluid After a wonderful run, I have decided to step down at the end of 2020—on my 10th anniversary—as leader of the Equality Federation. I’m so proud of our accomplishments! Dear John, Yesterday at the kick-off of Equality Federation’s virtual Leadership C…
  Diana =?iso-8859-1?q?Gonz=E1lez=2C?= Equality Federation · [email protected]
July 28, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Leadership Connection Virtual Conference starts today!

EmailTemplate-Fluid The Leadership Connection Virtual Conference starts today and brings together more than 200 leaders from the LGBTQ advocacy movement. Dear John, The Leadership Connection Virtual Conference starts today! More than 200 leaders of our state-based move…
  Rebecca Isaacs, Equality Federation · [email protected]
July 7, 2020 at 2:10 PM

Building online communities to build power

EmailTemplate-Fluid Next up in the Leadership Connection Virtual Series... Dear John, Next up in our Leadership Connection series, we have a great session with our friends at Everytown for Gun Safety, sharing their expertise on how to build connection and engagement on…
  Fran Hutchins, Equality Federation · [email protected]
July 1, 2020 at 7:15 PM

Thank you!

EmailTemplate-Fluid We raised nearly $18K because of you!   Dear John, The modern LGBTQ rights movement ignited 51 years ago in front of Stonewall on Christopher Street. A year later, we reconvened for the first ever Pride march up Washington Place. And a half century l…
  Mel King, Equality Federation · [email protected]
July 1, 2020 at 1:00 AM

Last chance, John!

EmailTemplate-Fluid Donate to Equality Federation on Give OUT Day! This Giving Tuesday we’re protecting transgender kids. Dear John, Give OUT Day started as a grassroots campaign in 2013 to increase the number of individual donors to LGBTQ organizations. That mission ma…
  Joellyn · [email protected]
June 30, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Gentle reminder!

EmailTemplate-Fluid Donate to Equality Federation on Give OUT Day! This Giving Tuesday we’re protecting transgender kids. Dear John, We’re halfway through Give OUT Day, the only national day of giving for the LGBTQ community! Have you made your gift yet?   Give OUT!…
  Fran Hutchins, Equality Federation · [email protected]
June 30, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Give LOUD. Give PROUD. Give OUT.

EmailTemplate-Fluid Donate to Equality Federation on Give OUT Day! This Giving Tuesday we’re protecting transgender kids. Dear John, Happy Give OUT Day! Today is the only national day of giving for LGBTQ organizations and we need you to show up and give OUT. Help make t…
  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]
June 29, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Re: Boost your online organizing skills!

EmailTemplate-Fluid Next up in the Leadership Connection Virtual Series... John, I just wanted to be sure you saw Vivian’s email inviting you to two great training sessions on online organizing. The first is Wednesday, so go ahead and register right now! All the detai…
  Joellyn Weingourt, Equality Federation · [email protected]
June 26, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Ready for Pride?

EmailTemplate-Fluid We have digital rainbow swag! This Giving Tuesday we’re protecting transgender kids. Dear John, Give OUT Day is June 30th–PRIDE! If you’re not feeling prepared, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. The most effective way to show your pride is by givin…
  Vivian Topping, Equality Federation · [email protected]
June 24, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Boost your online organizing skills!

EmailTemplate-Fluid Next up in the Leadership Connection Virtual Series... Dear John, Organizing is changing in this time of social distancing, but it’s not stopping! Whether you’re thinking about Get Out the Vote efforts, fighting racist policing, winning passage of t…
  Ian Palmquist, Equality Federation · [email protected]
June 23, 2020 at 6:30 PM

Give OUT for all of us

EmailTemplate-Fluid Do you have your list yet? This Giving Tuesday we’re protecting transgender kids. Dear John, Give OUT Day is one week away! Please make a donation to Equality Federation. Then consider matching that gift with a donation to your closest participating …
  Mel King, Equality Federation · [email protected]
June 18, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Pride looks different this year...

EmailTemplate-Fluid The time to show up and to give OUT is now. This Giving Tuesday we’re protecting transgender kids. Dear John, Cooper Do-Nuts. Compton’s Cafeteria. Black Cat Tavern. Stonewall. The birth of the LGBTQ movement started in cities like Los Angeles, San Fr…
  Vivian Topping · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 12:00 AM

Victory! Supreme Court Affirms LGBTQ Rights

EmailTemplate-Fluid Renew your commitment to justice. Dear John, Today the Supreme Court stated unequivocally that employment discrimination against LGBTQ people is against the law. Please make a donation today to renew your commitment to justice. The LGBTQ movement w…
  Rebecca Isaacs · [email protected]
June 15, 2020 at 7:54 PM

Now's the time to act!

EmailTemplate-Fluid We won, but the work is not over. Dear John, In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court today has affirmed that employers can’t unfairly fire or otherwise discriminate against LGBTQ people in the workplace! This is a historic victory and a watershed moment…
  Diana =?iso-8859-1?q?Gonz=E1lez?= · [email protected]
June 3, 2020 at 8:57 PM

Two great sessions are coming up!

EmailTemplate-Fluid RSVP Today! Dear John, A reminder that registration is open for our Leadership Connection Series. We kicked the series off last Thursday with ALOK, writer and performance artist, and our very own Vivian Topping discussing anti-transgender legislatio…
  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]
May 29, 2020 at 9:48 PM

Watch ALOK and Vivian talk equality

EmailTemplate-Fluid If you missed ALOK live, you can still watch it. Dear John, If you missed our LIVE event yesterday with ALOK and Vivian Topping you can still see it! Watch ALOK and Vivian Topping, Director of Advocacy and Civic Engagement at Equality Federation, d…
  Diana =?iso-8859-1?q?Gonz=E1lez?= · [email protected]
May 27, 2020 at 3:31 PM

Don't miss ALOK and Vivian Topping!

EmailTemplate-Fluid The Leadership Connection virtual series is kicking off this week with ALOK and Vivian Topping. RSVP today! Dear John, It’s time to reserve your spot for Equality Federation’s Leadership Connection series starting this week. To kick things off, ALOK…
  Vivian Topping · [email protected]
May 22, 2020 at 8:07 PM

2020 legislative update

EmailTemplate-Fluid Let’s talk about the highlights and lowlights of the 2020 legislative session. Dear John, The 2020 legislative session has been interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. While this may feel like a relief, and a break from anti-LGBTQ bills that were pendi…
  Rebecca Isaacs · [email protected]
May 18, 2020 at 7:00 PM

You don’t want to miss this!

EmailTemplate-Fluid Reserve your spot for Equality Federation’s Leadership Connection Series today. Dear John, We are hosting Equality Federation Leadership Connection Series, a virtual series of events available to supporters of LGBTQ equality throughout the spring an…
  Joellyn Weingourt, Equality Federation · [email protected]
May 12, 2020 at 10:00 PM

We want to hear you (and give you free gift)!

EmailTemplate-Fluid The survey should take no more than 5 minutes, we appreciate your response! Dear John, Do you have a few minutes to fill out our satisfaction survey? Once you complete the survey we will mail you a free gift. Your responses help us serve you better a…
  Joellyn Weingourt, Equality Federation · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 10:01 PM

We need you now!

EmailTemplate-Fluid #GivingTuesdayNow is your chance to support LGBTQ equality today! Dear John, Today is #GivingTuesdayNow. We appreciate everything you do throughout the year to support the LGBTQ community. Your actions, your feedback and your dollars help us move c…
  Rebecca Isaacs · [email protected]
April 29, 2020 at 3:56 PM

Tell the the FDA: end the blood donation ban

EmailTemplate-Fluid A ban based solely on someone's identity, and not science, is discrimination. Dear John, Earlier this month, the FDA decided to relax its rule of banning blood donations from gay and bisexual men from 3 months to 12 months. Those who lived through the…
  Joellyn Weingourt, Equality Federation · [email protected]
April 17, 2020 at 5:36 PM

Tell us how we're doing

EmailTemplate-Fluid The survey should take no more than 5 minutes, we appreciate your response! Dear John, Thank you so much for taking a few minutes to fill out our satisfaction survey. Your responses help us serve you better and ensure you are being provided with info…
  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 8:30 PM

LGBTQ COVID-19 resources

EmailTemplate-Fluid Take care of LGBTQ community members by sharing resources provided by state-based equality groups and our partners. Dear John, We all are feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the unexpected challenges it’s brought to our movement. Equalit…
  Dione Friends · [email protected]
March 9, 2020 at 3:50 PM

Transgender athletes aren’t political pawns

EmailTemplate-Fluid Help us fight every anti-transgender sports bill in the country. Dear John, Lawmakers in 19 states have debated whether or not transgender athletes belong in sports (spoiler alert: they do). These states include: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia,…
  Rebecca Isaacs · [email protected]
February 7, 2020 at 10:15 PM

We’re Celebrating Black History Month

EmailTemplate-Fluid Reflecting on the past, present, and future of racial justice in the movement for equality. Dear John, This Black History Month we are reflecting on the past, present, and future of racial justice in the movement for equality. As we remember black…
  David Topping · [email protected]
January 24, 2020 at 10:41 PM

17 states are targeting LGBTQ people

EmailTemplate-Fluid Learn about the legislative trends happening in states and find out how you can help. Dear John, Today, Tennesee's Gov. signed the first anti-LGBTQ bill of 2020. Tennessee will now allow service providers to turn away qualified adoptive and foster…
  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]
January 1, 2020 at 12:00 AM

A few more minutes to go, John...

EmailTemplate-Fluid 10… 9… 8… 7… Dear John, Happy New Year! 2020 is just hours away and we’re anticipating an unprecedented decade of progress ahead.  Will you kick off the 20s with a gift of $20? We have a bold vision and if we’re going to get this done we need you …
  Joellyn Wilken Weingourt · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 4:00 PM

What do you see?

EmailTemplate-Fluid Look ahead to 2020. Dear John, 2020 is going to be a big year for us. I see a future of inclusivity and equality. I see the full LGBTQ community coming together. I see a future of winning.  Express donate $20.00 right now to defend against any and a…
  Mel King · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 10:00 PM

It's the final countdown.

EmailTemplate-Fluid Let's do this. Hi John, Did you know you’re an Equality Federation superhero? As one of our FastAction donors, you can donate faster than a bird, a plane, a… you get the picture.  We’re able to accomplish so much in the fight for equality because o…
  Dione Friends · [email protected]
December 27, 2019 at 3:00 PM

New decade, new challenge

EmailTemplate-Fluid We have proven time and time again that we are in this together. Hi John, I hope you are taking a moment to regroup before you jump back into the fight. You need time to recharge your batteries, spend time with loved ones, and have a little fun.  A …
  Equality Federation · [email protected]
December 23, 2019 at 3:00 PM

Thank you.

EmailTemplate-Fluid for being with us all year long Dear John, Thank you for standing with us in the fight for LGBTQ equality and justice all year long.  Happy holidays from all of us to all of you.   DONATE Love, The staff of Equality Federation Equ…
  David Topping · [email protected]
December 20, 2019 at 5:00 PM

Change happens on the ground.

EmailTemplate-Fluid As we head towards 2020, we’re thinking about where we want to be next December. Hi John, Our member organizations are at the frontline of the fight for LGBTQ rights and the field organizers are the scouts on the ground. We all learn best when we l…
  Ana =?iso-8859-1?q?Hern=E1ndez?= · [email protected]
December 17, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Who’s tracking all those bills?

EmailTemplate-Fluid Mystery solved. Hi John, Have you ever wondered how Equality Federation knows about every bill in your state? I work behind the scenes tracking every LGBTQ and HIV related bill - good and bad - in every state across the country. Donate now to make …
  Diana =?iso-8859-1?q?Gonz=E1lez?= · [email protected]
December 11, 2019 at 6:38 PM

I work with amazing leaders.

EmailTemplate-Fluid As we head towards 2020, we’re thinking about where we want to be next December. Dear John, Imagine, for a moment, that you are the new Executive Director of the LGBTQ advocacy organization in your home state. No matter what kind of experience you’v…
  Equality Federation Staff · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 2:31 PM

Give for LGBTQ equality

EmailTemplate-Fluid This Giving Tuesday we want to say thank you for standing up for LGBTQ equality. Dear John, Today is Giving Tuesday and we want to say thank you. For years, you’ve been working with our members to fight back attempts to chip away at our rights. Let’…
  David Topping · [email protected]
December 2, 2019 at 2:31 PM

Transgender youth are not political pawns

EmailTemplate-Fluid This Giving Tuesday we’re protecting transgender kids. Dear John, The dignity and safety of transgender kids is under attack. Less than a week ago, South Carolina introduced a bill to make it illegal for transgender kids to receive identity-affirmin…
  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]
November 29, 2019 at 5:31 PM

Our wishlist for LGBTQ folks

EmailTemplate-Fluid Find out what’s on our wish list for the LGBTQ community! Dear John, Today is Black Friday, the day we purchase holiday gifts for the people we love. This year the Equality Federation team made a wish list full of gifts we want for the entire LGBTQ …
  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]
November 27, 2019 at 11:07 PM

Invest in our shared future

EmailTemplate-Fluid How could we have ever done it without you? Dear John, Thank you for all the ways you worked with us in the fight for LGBTQ equality. It’s Thanksgiving season, and Giving Tuesday is just around the corner on Dec 3. On Giving Tuesday we come together…
  Jenny MacBeard · [email protected]
November 22, 2019 at 10:11 PM

I’ll match the next 10 donors

EmailTemplate-Fluid Unlock a match and support Equality Federation in 2020. Dear John, I joined the Fed 5 because I have a caviar heart and a grassroots wallet. The Fed 5—a group of supporters who pledge $5 (or more!) a month to support Equality Federation—makes space …
  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]
October 11, 2019 at 8:53 PM

Happy National Coming Out Day!

EmailTemplate-Fluid Sharing your truth should be celebrated. Dear John, Coming out doesn't have to be difficult. It doesn't have to be a major announcement. It shouldn't feel shameful or scary. Unfortunately that's the reality for too many Americans who may or may not…
  Ian Palmquist, Equality Federation · [email protected]
October 8, 2019 at 5:14 PM

No right to discriminate!

EmailTemplate-Fluid I stood outside of the Supreme Court today and spoke to hundreds of activists to demand equality. Today, I stood outside the Supreme Court and spoke to a crowd of hundreds to demand that the court recognize the truth: there is no right to discrimin…
  Ian Palmquist, Equality Federation · [email protected]
September 27, 2019 at 3:00 PM

Business is Booming 💥

Dear John, “A person can’t bring their full self to work if they can’t be their full self outside their job.” That was Equality Ohio Executive Director Alana Jochum’s message during her FEDtalk at this year’s Leadership Conference.   Ohio Business Competes, a nonpartisan coalition of more…
  Joellyn Wilken Weingourt, Equality Federation · [email protected]
September 19, 2019 at 9:20 PM

I'm bisexual.

Dear John, Please join me in celebrating Bisexual Awareness Week and Bisexuality Day on September 23rd and recognize all of the bisexual loved ones in your life. Make a $10 donation today to support Equality Federation and the entire rainbow. I have always considered myself an ally. My best…