Support for HB 2769 – Ensuring Equitable Access to Life and Health Insurance
Support for HB 2769 – Ensuring Equitable Access to Life and Health Insurance PDF Copy of the Letter Dear Governor Youngkin, Equality Federation champions critical non-partisan issues that affect how Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and the broader spectrum of people (LGBTQ+) experience the world. Our member organization in the Commonwealth, Equality Virginia, advocates and […]
An Open Letter To Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Virginia and Children’s Hospital of King’s Daughter Health Board of Directors and Executive Leadership
An Open Letter To Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Virginia and Children’s Hospital of King’s Daughter Health Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Thursday, February 13, 2025 Executive Leadership and Board of Directors at VCU Health, UVA Health and Children’s Hospital of King’s Daughter, We, the undersigned, write to express our unequivocal opposition […]
EO Resource Guide
Guidance for Virginia’s LGBTQIA+ Communities After Trump’s Inauguration January 27, 2025 – 2:00 PM As anticipated, the new Trump Administration has issued a series of harmful and sweeping executive actions—including those targeting the LGBTQIA+ community. This is a rapidly moving landscape. The information and guidance in this document represent our best understanding as of January 27, 2025. Please […]
Advocacy and Safe Schools
Advocacy and Safe Schools Campaign Our Work Equality Virginia’s advocacy work takes a multi-pronged, multi-focused approach to advancing LGBTQ+ rights in Virginia. Our approach involves educating the public about LGBTQ+ issues, empowering community advocates with skills and support, and fighting for pro-LGBTQ+ policy at the local and state levels. Our advocacy programming includes tracking policy, […]
Transgender Information & Empowerment Summit
Transgender Information & Empowerment Summit TIES is Back! The 9th annual Transgender Information & Empowerment Summit will take place November 16, 2024 from 8:30-5:30PM Register for TIES TIES FAQ Program Schedule Stay Connected Get Involved With TIES Equality Virginia is committed to making in-person attendance free and accessible to individuals, nonprofits, grassroots organizations, and similar […]
Ties Committee
TIES Equitable Empowerment Planning Committee As Equality Virginia gears up for the 2024 Transgender Information and Empowerment Summit (TIES), we are proud to introduce you to the remarkable individuals who make up our Equitable Empowerment Planning Committee (EEPC). This dedicated group has been working since January 2024 to ensure that our event not only fosters […]
Scorecard
Equality Virginia: New ACLU of Virginia Lawsuits Would Block Governor Youngkin’s Anti-Trans Education Policies
Equality Virginia: New ACLU of Virginia Lawsuits Would Block Governor Youngkin’s Anti-Trans Education Policies RICHMOND, Va – Equality Virginia, the Commonwealth’s leading advocacy organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) equality, applauded two new lawsuits filed by the ACLU of Virginia that seeks to overturn the Virginia Department of Education’s (VDOE) guidelines for […]
2024 Lobby Days
2024 Lobby Days Equality Virginia is pleased to share the 2024 Lobby Days Impact Report. With the support of dedicated staff and community partners, we endeavored to deliver transformative opportunities for community members to explore advocacy, storytelling and lobbying at Virginia’s General Assembly.
Black Trans Voices Town Hall
Elevating Black Trans Voices Town Hall – Portsmouth, VA Join Thriving Transmen of Color and Equality Virginia on Saturday December 9th for Elevating Black Trans Voices Town Hall in Portsmouth, VA. This town hall, moderated by Anjeni Moore, will provide a platform for Black transgender individuals to have their voices heard, share their experiences, and […]
