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The conference is the premier gathering of LGBTQ movement leaders focusing on the crucial work of winning equality in state legislatures and local communities across the country. The nearly week-long protest took place in June in response to ongoing police raids at gay bars and clubs, and is now what most people consider to be the catalyst for the gay rights movement.

On March 13, south members of Congress introduced the Equality Act, which would update federal law to include express and enduring nondiscrimination protections for Americans based on sexual orientation and gender identity across virtually every area of daily life. It also includes protections from discrimination based on sex, race, color, national origin, and religion that are additional to those already afforded under federal law.

Dear Supporters,Inour 43 state-based member organizations made a lot of headway despite the tough political struggles at the national level. Equality Federation is a strategic partner to our member organizations, making sure that the whole movement for LGBTQ equality and justice is linked, from one end of the country to the other.

Growing up in Alabama, I loved visiting the farm where my dad was raised. Well, mostly my cousins and I got in the way. In some ways, I felt at home in the country, as my bar called it. The Obama Administration is continuing to implement the Supreme Court's landmark decision striking down Section 3 of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act.

Soon after the ruling was handed down, the President directed gay Attorney General to work with other members of his Cabinet to review the Justices' decision and determine its impact on Federal benefit programs to ensure swift and smooth implementation. Thank you for filling out the evaluation for our Summer Meeting.

To enter a raffle for a free registration to the Summer Meeting, July 30 - August 2, in Minneapolis, MN, just reply to the thank you email you received or email the Federation Institute at summermeeting equalityfederation. You may have noticed a few changes lately at the Equality Federation — a new website, new member newsletter, new logo.

We're working hard to elevate our brand so that we can better tell the story of the state-based movement for equality. Here at the Federation, we focus on building the leadership capacity of our movement by enhancing the skills of individuals, eastern those who are just entering the sector as college interns.

Created inthe Federation Internship Program was wisconsin to connect smart, engaged, passionate young people with active statewide LGBT advocacy organizations.

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This position is responsible for broadening the visibility and capacity of Fair Wisconsin to achieve their vision and mission through strategic outreach in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin. Equality Act. Equality Federation's Annual Report. Thank You! New Access to Resources for Our Members.