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EV’s Public Comment Opposing 2022 VDOE Proposed Model Policy

October 26, 2022

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How To Protect Trans Kids and Oppose Youngkin’s 2022 Anti-Transgender Student Policy

September 26, 2022

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Equality Virginia Launches School Board Policy Tracker

September 15, 2022

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Equality Virginia and Partners File Amicus Brief in Support of Transgender and Non-Binary Students in Virginia Schools

July 28, 2022

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Virginia LGBTQ+ Organizations Call Out Governor Youngkin’s Hypocrisy in Hosting a Pride Event

June 8, 2022

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Letter to the Editor, March 30, 2021: HIV penalty clause hurts bill’s effectiveness

March 30, 2021

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Biden Repeals Trump-era ban on Transgender Troops

January 26, 2021

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Biden HHS pick Dr. Rachel Levine possibly first openly transgender Senate-confirmed federal official

January 21, 2021

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Biden signs EO implementing Supreme Court ruling for LGBTQ rights

January 20, 2021

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We kicked off our #SeasonofEquality with a bang! T

We kicked off our #SeasonofEquality with a bang! Thanks to you Giving Tuesday was a great success, and we’re not stopping there. Throughout the month we will be shining a light on what we have accomplished together and give you a glimpse of what you can expect in the year to come.
You still have plenty of time to support our shared vision where all LGBTQ+ people are proud to call Virginia home. There’s tons of ways to support our goal–giving a gift is just one way to make a commitment to achieving equality. To learn more about the Season of Equality, and how you can become an advocate for your community, follow the link below or find it in our bio. Bit.ly/seasonofequality
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You’re likely already aware that the Virginia De

You’re likely already aware that the Virginia Department of Education’s newly proposed anti-trans model policies received a massive amount of feedback during the public comment period, which ended on October 27th. In response to this influx of comments, the VDOE implemented a 30-day delay period to review the feedback they received. As of November 26th, those 30 days have passed.

You may be wondering about the current status of the new guidance document. Like you, we have been anxiously awaiting the release and implementation of these policies, as they would have drastic negative effects on transgender and nonbinary students throughout Virginia. We want to make clear that, as of this moment, the new model policies have not yet been finalized or released. The VDOE is still reviewing the 72,000 comments that were submitted.

As soon as these policies are finalized, Equality Virginia will be evaluating any changes made to the original draft and providing more information as soon as we can. We will also officially launch our school board campaign, which will include trainings and resources for folks who are mobilizing against these new policies at the local level.

In the meantime, please sign up for our Safe Schools Action Network through the link in our bio to receive more detailed information about the campaign when it begins, as well as future action opportunities.

Join EV today as we kick off our Season of Equalit

Join EV today as we kick off our Season of Equality with Giving Tuesday, a global day of radical generosity. In what seems like a never ending stream of harmful news, we recognize that community empowerment and celebrating queer joy is needed now more than ever. Your support on Giving Tuesday and throughout the month of December will make sure our advocacy, organizing, and public education programs help keep hateful policies out of Virginia. There are many ways for you to help us meet our $15,000 goal…
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Our hearts are with the community in CO after mass

Our hearts are with the community in CO after mass shooting at Club Q, an LGBTQ+ club in Colorado Springs. We are sending love and strength to our partners at @onecolorado as they work to support the LGBTQ+ community.

At least 5 have died and 18 were injured. The shooting takes place on the eve of Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day to honor the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. Please follow @onecolorado for updates.

We deserve the safety to live and and the safety to thrive.