Monica Meyer and Kellan Baker · [email protected]

December 8, 2020 at 5:54 PM

Our New Executive Director

EmailTemplate-Fluid It is with great pleasure that the Equality Federation and Equality Federation Institute Board of Directors announces Fran Hutchins as the incoming Executive Director, succeeding Rebecca Isaacs, who has served since 2011. Dear John, It is with great …

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  Joellyn Wilken Weingourt · [email protected]

December 7, 2020 at 7:29 PM

Have you registered yet, John?

EmailTemplate-Fluid Come see Senator Sarah McBride, Representative Sam Park, and more! Dear John, There are still a few tickets left to our premiere event on December 9, 2020, All About The States: LGBTQ Equality in 2021, but they are going fast! Get your tickets today:…

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  Joellyn Wilken Weingourt · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 9:52 PM

Almost to our goal!

EmailTemplate-Fluid Help us get to the finish line Dear John, We’re 30% away from reaching our Giving Tuesday goal! It’s not too late to donate and show your commitment to LGBTQ equality. Your Giving Tuesday dollars will position us to win important fights in the month…

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  Team Equality Federation · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Give for LGBTQ equality

EmailTemplate-Fluid It’s Giving Tuesday! 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’s keep the momentum going. Donate $21 so we can keep winning…

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  Deirdre Johnson · [email protected]

November 30, 2020 at 7:27 PM

World AIDS Day event

EmailTemplate-Fluid Join us tomorrow for an event with Equality Virginia! Dear John, Tomorrow is World AIDS Day. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have die…

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  Team Equality Federation · [email protected]

November 25, 2020 at 7:51 PM

[VIDEO] Thankful for you

EmailTemplate-Fluid Thank you from the team at Equality Federation Dear John, It’s been a rough year. We want to say thanks — watch here. Thank you for voting, donating, protesting, or talking to the people in your life about equality and justice for everyone, includin…

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  Ian Palmquist · [email protected]

November 24, 2020 at 7:10 PM

One week away

EmailTemplate-Fluid Join us this Giving Tuesday Dear John, Next Tuesday, December 1, is Giving Tuesday. On this day we come together to show our commitment to fight for, and protect, the most marginalized in our community. That includes people living with HIV or AIDS. I…

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  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]

November 23, 2020 at 5:53 PM

Despite a rough year, we keep fighting

EmailTemplate-Fluid I want to take a moment to say thank you. Dear John, Y’all, what a year. With everything our world, our country, and our LGBTQ community has endured in 2020, I want to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for all the ways you supported us duri…

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  Vivian Topping · [email protected]

November 19, 2020 at 10:09 PM

What happened in the states

EmailTemplate-Fluid All across the country, we elected hundreds of women, LGBTQ people, and people of color.   Dear John, It’s been over two weeks since the November 3 election. Overall, this Election was a strong rebuke of discrimination and hatred and a celebration of…

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  Joellyn Weingourt · [email protected]

November 9, 2020 at 8:43 PM

You’re invited to our December event!

EmailTemplate-Fluid Join us for our premier virtual event featuring key voices of LGBTQ elected officials from across the country as they discuss the landscape for equality in 2021. Dear John, We are all feeling the impact of the presidential election and what it means…

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  Rebecca · [email protected]

November 7, 2020 at 6:22 PM

Breaking: Joe Biden Elected President

EmailTemplate-Fluid The will of the people is clear: voters have chosen Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to move us forward together towards a better future.   Dear John, The will of the people is clear: voters have chosen Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to move us forward toget…

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  Ian Palmquist · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 8:06 PM

No right to discriminate

EmailTemplate-Fluid The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, a case that could decide whether taxpayer-funded child welfare services agencies have a right to discriminate against LGBTQ people. Dear John, While we are all waiting for eve…

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  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 3:56 PM

Protecting Trans Voters

EmailTemplate-Fluid Save and share the number (239) 946-2718, and if you are kept from voting, give us a call or send us a text message. Dear John, On this Election Day when so much is at stake, thank you so much for being a voter! We especially want to appreciate tra…

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  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]

October 26, 2020 at 7:52 PM

Now's the time to act!

EmailTemplate-Fluid Tonight, the Senate will vote on whether or not to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett as a justice to the U.S. Supreme Court. Dear John, Tonight, the Senate will vote on whether or not to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett as a justice to the U.S. Suprem…

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  Joellyn Weingourt · [email protected]

October 23, 2020 at 4:35 PM

Not one word

EmailTemplate-Fluid We heard the two presidential candidates’ thoughts about a lot of things last night.   John, Goggles. Pillows and sheets. Killer wind. We heard the two presidential candidates’ thoughts about a lot of things last night. Yet, we still did not hear one…

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  Ian Palmquist · [email protected]

October 16, 2020 at 6:17 PM

Facts are at risk

EmailTemplate-Fluid With an increasingly hostile Supreme Court, it's more important than ever to defend and expand the critical protections we've won in states across the country. John, “Sexual preference” This is the phrase Judge Amy Coney Barrett used when discussin…

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  Ian Palmquist · [email protected]

October 15, 2020 at 7:36 PM

Are you a pro-equality voter?

EmailTemplate-Fluid We are 19 days away from the election and member groups are making sure we are all informed equality voters. John, All year long, our member groups across the country have been taking care of their communities. They have been advocating for policy c…

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  Fran Hutchins · [email protected]

October 11, 2020 at 1:00 PM

It’s National Coming Out Day!

EmailTemplate-Fluid On National Coming Out Day, we’re hoping you’ll help us get OUT the vote. Dear John, On National Coming Out Day, we’re hoping you’ll help us get OUT the vote. The significance of the November elections cannot be overstated. LGBTQ rights are on the l…

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  Vivian Topping · [email protected]

September 24, 2020 at 4:43 PM

Helping to Change the Game

EmailTemplate-Fluid Equality Federation’s Project Game Changer is helping statewide LGBTQ organizations empower their supporters to create change in the communities they call home. Dear John, Let's be real: we’ve all felt helpless at some point this year. We’ve felt di…

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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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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!…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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,…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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