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Today on Transgender day of Visibility and EVERY day: Trans people exist Trans people belong Trans kids belong in sports Trans women are women... Trans men are men Trans incarcerated folks deserve dignity Trans healthcare is healthcare Trans rights are human rights Trans people are loved See more

Join us NOW for a COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall for LGBTQ+ Californians featuring California Department of Public Health Director Dr. Tomás Aragón and Equality California Managing Director Tony Hoang. They'll be answering your questions about the importance of getting vaccinated, the process of signing up for the vaccine, vaccine efficacy and more. Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines, how to get vaccinated or how they work? Then enter your questions in the chat below.

Please join us for an important discussion on combating racism and anti-Asian violence moderated by Equality California's Deputy Communications Director, Josh Stickney. We will be joined by panelists who live at the intersections of the Asian American and LGBTQ+ communities including Equality California Managing Director, Tony Hoang, Asm. Evan Low (District 28), BART Board of Director member Janice Li and Gender Studies instructor Dr. Priya Shah and Congressman Mark Takano. #StopAsianHate

Our COVID-19 Vaccines & the LGBTQ+ Community Town Hall with the Director of the California Department of Public Health, Dr. Tomás J. Aragón is TODAY. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_BBX2ZW-iTae_IQmDh7yZsg https://www.losangelesblade.com//state-public-health-dire/

TONIGHT! Join us for a critically important Power Hour on #StopAsianHate. Watch here tonight at 6 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/EqualityCalifornia/posts/10165063424335394

"These bills are attempting to solve a problem that doesn’t exist. Transgender kids want the opportunity to play sports for the same reasons other kids do: to be a part of a team where they feel like they belong." -- Megan Rapinoe #LetKidsPlay

New date, even more stars! Evening for Equality has been to Wed., April 28! Join us for an exciting night of conversation & entertainment, feat. Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman, Honey Mahogany, Estelle, Peppermint, Justin Tranter, Jake Wesley Ryan and host Ryan Mitchell!... Grab your tickets here eqca.org/e4e https://www.facebook.com/events/451254356208794

This cruel bill is another example of how healthcare for LGBTQ+ people particularly transgender patients is under attack across the country. https://www.pbs.org//arkansas-governor-signs-bill-allowing

Please join us Tuesday, April 6th at 6 PM PT for a special town hall featuring California Department of Public Health Director Dr. Tomas J. Aragon and Equality California Managing Director Tony Hoang as they answer your questions about the importance of getting vaccinated, the process of signing up for the vaccine, vaccine efficacy and more. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_BBX2ZW-iTae_IQmDh7yZsg

This is just another way the COVID-19 pandemic has struck our already vulnerable LGBTQ+ community especially hard. We're here to help. Find LGBTQ+ friendly resources here https://covid19.eqca.org/

We love to see it! Arlando S. Teller, who is openly LGBTQ+ and a member of the Navajo Nation, will serve as the U.S. Department of Transportation’s deputy assistant secretary for tribal affairs, alongside Secretary Pete Buttigieg!

For two decades, Equality California has worked to sponsor and pass pro-equality state legislation in Sacramento including regulations that ensure protections for LGBTQ+ students and require programs aimed at making California schools safer and more supportive. Through Equality California Institute’s Safe and Supportive Schools Survey and our Equality California Mentorship Corps, we are actively helping achieve schools that are safe and supportive and that give every student regardless of background, zip code, sexual orientation or gender identity a shot at success.

"No more death. No more transmission. No more stigma against people living with HIV." Rick Chavez Zbur. Equality California is committed to ending stigma against people living with HIV by educating legislators and mobilizing the LGBTQ+ community, and those who are disproportionately impacted by HIV. In partnership with the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, we work to support state-based HIV and LGBTQ+ organizations across the country in their work to modernize outdated, ineffective and discriminatory laws that criminalize people living with HIV.

Kenny and Yar Zar's story has truly moved us. Their love has survived a two year separation, Trump's travel ban and a coup in Myanmar and now they are fighting to be reunited.

Our democracy depends on it.

We may be tired. We may be stressed, but we cannot stop. Today the Supreme Court will hear Fulton v. City of Philadelphia which will decide if the Constitution protects the right to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people on religious grounds. Our work is not done.

Today is the day to make our voices heard at the polls! We are voting for our lives! We must fight for change and not for business as usual because for too many "business as usual" means a world where we ignore racial inequities all in the name of comfort. We must demand a world that is healthy, just and fully equal for LGBTQ+ people AND the diverse communities to which we belong. Check out our endorsed pro-equality candidates here eqca.org/elections

POLLS ARE OPEN IN CALIFORNIA! Polling locations are open from 7 AM - 8 PM If you are in line by 8 PM, stay in line!... Find your polling location: eqca.org/elections

Transgender rights have been under constant attack by the Trump-Pence Administration. This year, we're fighting back by voting TOMORROW! From the discriminatory ban on transgender people serving in the military to moving to end vital protections in the ACA for trans patients and attempting to end protections for trans people in homeless shelters, this admin's attacks have been unrelenting. But we are fighting back! Join us! Find an early-vote location and check out our endorsed pro-equality candidates here: eqca.org/elections

Never underestimate the American people. 2 days.

This is HUGE. Thank you, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris! They know that LGBTQ+ civil rights can't wait. "I will make enactment of the #EqualityAct a top legislative priority during my first 100 days a priority that Donald Trump opposes." https://epgn.com//biden-pledges-support-to-lgbtq-community/

Join us and Health Net, LLC THURSDAY @ 11 AM PT for an informational webinar to learn how to Obtain coverage through Covered California Coverage rules Types of plans available... Why mental health is as important as physical health Register for FREE here https://go.eqca.org/a/webinar-1029

There is ONE WEEK until Election Day. We can't afford a repeat of the last four years. There is too much at stake. LGBTQ+ rights trans healthcare reproductive rights... environmental justice immigrants' rights racial justice VOTE! Update your info and check out our endorsed pro-equality candidates by clicking here eqca.org/elections

BREAKING: The US Senate has confirmed Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court. We understand this is disappointing and scary for many. But we will never stop fighting for healthcare, reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ civil rights. https://www.cnn.com//a/h_9368ae291b4ea8d4e75c80c54edc4876

The county cannot be fully insulated from the results of the torrent of hatred and intolerance that has emanated from the White House for four long years." Los Angeles County Supervisor and LBGTQ+ political stalwart Sheila Kuehl

All-WNBA Guard Chelsea Gray of the LA Sparks has teamed up with Equality California and Rock the Vote to help mobilize LGBTQ+ voters and young people in the 2020 election! Join Chelsea for a very special Power Hour on Friday, October 23 at 12pm PT (3pm ET) as she discusses what's at stake with LA Sparks Forward Candace Parker, Rock the Vote President & Executive Director Carolyn DeWitt and Equality California Managing Director Tony Hoang.

There's still time to register for our Power Hour: "A Vote for Social Justice Reform" TODAY at 12 PM PT moderated by Los Angeles Sparks superstar Chelsea Gray and featuring two-time MVP Candace Parker, Rock the Vote's Carolyn E. DeWitt and our very own Tony Hoang! We are absolutely thrilled to partner with these amazing leaders and organizations to bring you this crucial conversation! Don't miss it! Register here and watch LIVE Today! https://www.facebook.com/108147600393/posts/10164371446285394/