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JOIN OUR TEAM We are committed to broadening our work and programs. Check the listings below for ways to get involved with Equality Virginia. SHAPE VIRGINIA! We’re Hiring! Equality Virginia Fall Internship Salary:  A stipend of $2,500, paid in 2 installments.  Location:  Remote/Hybrid (Must be Virginia-based) with occasional travel for events  Internship Dates:  September 9th […]

Equality Virginia: Youngkin Administration Targets LGBTQ+ Youth in Newly Released Virginia Department of Education Policies 

RICHMOND, VA – Today, Equality Virginia, the Commonwealth’s leading advocacy organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) equality, released the following statement in response to the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) decision to finalize its model policies on the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students in Virginia’s Public Schools after an eight […]

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Legislative Success

Legislative Success Affirming Families (SB1321) Virginia has established a legal path to parenthood for unmarried LGBTQ couples and expands Virginia’s stepparent adoption provisions to legally recognize diverse and modern family structures. (SB 245 & HB 386) Virginia has banned the practice of conversion therapy on minors by licensed professionals.  Building Safer Communities The LGBTQ “panic […]

2025 General Assembly

2025 Virginia General Assembly This bill tracker is maintained by the staff of Equality Virginia during the 2025 Legislative Session. It contains bill categories, bill status and positions for legislation being tracked by Equality Virginia staff. While we strive to keep this document up to date, bill language may be updated in a way that […]

Scorecard

Legislative Scorecards FURTHERING LGBTQ+ PROTECTIONS Scorecard We at Equality Virginia are pleased to offer you our 2023 Legislative Scorecard. This is a brief but comprehensive summary of the legislative work that has been done to further protections for LGBTQ+ Virginians, especially highlighting trans and nonbinary youth. Everything is on the line this year for LGBTQ+ […]

Latinx

Latinx En Equality Virginia, nuestro trabajo está enfocado no solamente en abogar por el bienestar y la igualdad de nuestra comunidad LGBTQ+ en Virginia, también como parte de nuestro liderazgo y desarrollo por la comunidad, queremos brindar un espacio seguro para nuestra comunidad Latinx en Virginia, sabemos que hay muchas inseguridades, miedos y limitaciones que […]

Housing

Housing Members of the LGBTQ community may be more likely to experience homelessness, particularly among trans individuals, due to family rejection, employment discrimination, and inadequate access to affirming services. We believe every LGBTQ+ person deserves access to safe, affordable housing. RESOURCES: 4 ORGANIZATIONS | JUNE 27, 2023 KEY TOPICS: YOUTH & YOUNG PEOPLE | DOMESTIC […]