Campaign for Southern Equality
@southernequality.bsky.social
The Campaign for Southern Equality works across the South for legal and lived LGBTQ equality. Join us: https://southernequality.org/pledge/ #lgbtqsouth
In TN and AL, books related to transgender identity are being removed from the young adult and children’s sections of public libraries, robbing transgender youth of the ability to see themselves reflected in literature. Read more: buff.ly/Rl6REHG
Southern states ban transgender books from YA and children's sections in libraries
Children's and young adult sections in libraries are being scrubbed of transgender content in these states.
www.advocate.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
In TN and AL, books related to transgender identity are being removed from the young adult and children’s sections of public libraries, robbing transgender youth of the ability to see themselves reflected in literature. Read more: buff.ly/Rl6REHG
The Air Force wants to deny trans service members their benefits after forcing them into early retirement due to the Trump Admin’s attacks. 17 vets are suing for the benefits they deserve.
Thankful for @gladlaw.bsky.social & @nclrights.bsky.social for supporting the plaintiffs.
Thankful for @gladlaw.bsky.social & @nclrights.bsky.social for supporting the plaintiffs.
Trans air force members sue Trump administration over denied pension
Complaint slams government’s actions as ‘unlawful and invalid’ after air force revoked early retirement benefits
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November 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The Air Force wants to deny trans service members their benefits after forcing them into early retirement due to the Trump Admin’s attacks. 17 vets are suing for the benefits they deserve.
Thankful for @gladlaw.bsky.social & @nclrights.bsky.social for supporting the plaintiffs.
Thankful for @gladlaw.bsky.social & @nclrights.bsky.social for supporting the plaintiffs.
"As a country, we have come to rely on the clarity and stability that the freedom to marry ensures,” married same-sex couple April & Ginger write in a new op-ed published in @al.com, reflecting on the news that #SCOTUS won't revisit 'Obergefell':
The freedom to marry’s countless positive impacts have helped it withstand threats: op-ed
This week, the Obergefell decision was able to withstand a direct attack – when the U.S. Supreme Court declined an opportunity to revisit the precedent and reconsider the freedom to marry for…
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November 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
We havew teamed up with Plume Clinic to offer an exclusive discount for Prism, a trans and gender non-conforming social platform focused on creating a friendly and supportive community online. Join now at the link and get 6 months free with code: CSE-5-2025 getplume.co/community
November 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We havew teamed up with Plume Clinic to offer an exclusive discount for Prism, a trans and gender non-conforming social platform focused on creating a friendly and supportive community online. Join now at the link and get 6 months free with code: CSE-5-2025 getplume.co/community
The Supreme Court will hear WV v. B.P.J on Jan. 13th, a case that could decide the future of trans youth in school sports nationwide. Read more ▶️ buff.ly/BhUfGWe
Supreme Court to hear case of trans W. Virginia teen athlete - Outsports
The case surrounds trans student-athlete Becky Pepper-Jackson in West Virginia could have impacts beyond sports
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November 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Supreme Court will hear WV v. B.P.J on Jan. 13th, a case that could decide the future of trans youth in school sports nationwide. Read more ▶️ buff.ly/BhUfGWe
Today, we honor those members of the transgender community who have lost their lives as a result of anti-trans violence, bigotry, and isolation. Join us in honoring those we’ve lost this year by spending some time with the Trans Remembrance Project 🏳️⚧️ 🕊 transremembrance.org
November 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Today, we honor those members of the transgender community who have lost their lives as a result of anti-trans violence, bigotry, and isolation. Join us in honoring those we’ve lost this year by spending some time with the Trans Remembrance Project 🏳️⚧️ 🕊 transremembrance.org
New passport rules now require all new U.S. passports to list sex assigned at birth, while existing passports will remain valid. This raises major concerns for trans and nonbinary travellers. Read all the latest details 👉 buff.ly/bVdDZZ1
November 18, 2025 at 7:32 PM
New passport rules now require all new U.S. passports to list sex assigned at birth, while existing passports will remain valid. This raises major concerns for trans and nonbinary travellers. Read all the latest details 👉 buff.ly/bVdDZZ1
We’re proud to support trans folks in North Carolina, and nationally through our Trans Youth Emergency Project. So glad to see these fantastic organizations, many of whom we work with already, uplifted in this piece! buff.ly/HoyImxp
November 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We’re proud to support trans folks in North Carolina, and nationally through our Trans Youth Emergency Project. So glad to see these fantastic organizations, many of whom we work with already, uplifted in this piece! buff.ly/HoyImxp
Catholic leaders have now formally banned Catholic hospitals from providing gender affirming care to people of all ages. While it is not clear how many Catholic Hospitals were offering this care, experts say this change will impact access. Read more: buff.ly/EUGgw4R
Catholic hospitals barred from offering gender-affirming care
Catholic health systems account for 1 in 6 acute care hospitals in the country — and in many rural areas, they are the only available hospital.
19thnews.org
November 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Catholic leaders have now formally banned Catholic hospitals from providing gender affirming care to people of all ages. While it is not clear how many Catholic Hospitals were offering this care, experts say this change will impact access. Read more: buff.ly/EUGgw4R
🏳️⚧️ In honor of Trans Awareness Week and Trans Day of Remembrance, HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY will be available to stream Nov 13–20! We're grateful that viewers will be encouraged to make a donation to our Trans Youth Emergency Project. Learn more, and start streaming here ▶️ buff.ly/gBpxFpY
November 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
🏳️⚧️ In honor of Trans Awareness Week and Trans Day of Remembrance, HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY will be available to stream Nov 13–20! We're grateful that viewers will be encouraged to make a donation to our Trans Youth Emergency Project. Learn more, and start streaming here ▶️ buff.ly/gBpxFpY
BIG NEWS ‼️ We’ve distributed $1.5 million directly to families of trans youth and frontline partners through the Trans Youth Emergency Project, and it’s all possible because of supporters like you 🏳️⚧️
November 13, 2025 at 6:49 PM
BIG NEWS ‼️ We’ve distributed $1.5 million directly to families of trans youth and frontline partners through the Trans Youth Emergency Project, and it’s all possible because of supporters like you 🏳️⚧️
🏳️🌈 Join us for our next Resource & Resilience Center on 11/20 from 11AM-5PM at 20 Oak Street! This month, we have a TON of offerings. However you show up, we are excited to have you!
November 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
🏳️🌈 Join us for our next Resource & Resilience Center on 11/20 from 11AM-5PM at 20 Oak Street! This month, we have a TON of offerings. However you show up, we are excited to have you!
We absolutely loved our night with you last week, Durham! From yummy empanadas, to the spontaneous sing-a-longs, to watching old friends reconnect & new ones meet – the warmth in that room was real. Thanks to all who joined us for a beautiful evening in queer community ❤️
November 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
We absolutely loved our night with you last week, Durham! From yummy empanadas, to the spontaneous sing-a-longs, to watching old friends reconnect & new ones meet – the warmth in that room was real. Thanks to all who joined us for a beautiful evening in queer community ❤️
Today SCOTUS did the right thing by denying review of a case that sought to challenge the freedom to marry for same-sex couples. It’s a major relief – and also perfectly in line with where we are as a country: Marriage equality has been the law of the land for 10 years.
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Today SCOTUS did the right thing by denying review of a case that sought to challenge the freedom to marry for same-sex couples. It’s a major relief – and also perfectly in line with where we are as a country: Marriage equality has been the law of the land for 10 years.
🎤 Ekko Astral turns punk shows into mutual aid — proving the stage can build real trans solidarity. More here ▶️
The DIY and IRL energy of punk rock mutual aid
Bands like Ekko Astral are bringing the urgency of online solidarity into the mosh pit.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🎤 Ekko Astral turns punk shows into mutual aid — proving the stage can build real trans solidarity. More here ▶️
South Florida native and current college student, Iris Mogul, first formed a banned book club in 2023 while just a junior in high school. Years later, she continues her mission to uplift and celebrate banned books. Read more ▶️ buff.ly/1pqKF0d
How one South Florida teen continues her fight against banned books and censorship
Miami activist Iris Mogul tells WLRN about what first inspired her to start a banned books club, what keeps her motivated, and how she’s continuing to stand up for free speech and access to…
www.wlrn.org
November 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
South Florida native and current college student, Iris Mogul, first formed a banned book club in 2023 while just a junior in high school. Years later, she continues her mission to uplift and celebrate banned books. Read more ▶️ buff.ly/1pqKF0d
GA Rep. Karla Drenner was elected in 2000 and made history as the first LGBTQ+ person elected to a state legislature in the South. Read her whole interview with the Advocate here ▶️
Lesbian Georgia legislator, first LGBTQ+ person elected in the South, is still showing up 25 years later
State Rep. Karla Drenner, who was once told she “wasn’t worthy of being known,” reflects on 25 years of being “the first” and why she’s still serving in an interview with The Advocate.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
GA Rep. Karla Drenner was elected in 2000 and made history as the first LGBTQ+ person elected to a state legislature in the South. Read her whole interview with the Advocate here ▶️
❤️ This month we’re honored to join with partners in lifting up why marriage matters throughout the South and across the country – check out www.WhyMarriageMatters.org to read research, polling, and facts about marriage, and explore stories from families who have been supported by marriage. 1/2
November 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
❤️ This month we’re honored to join with partners in lifting up why marriage matters throughout the South and across the country – check out www.WhyMarriageMatters.org to read research, polling, and facts about marriage, and explore stories from families who have been supported by marriage. 1/2
We’re sending support as we grapple with another SCOTUS move that harms trans, intersex & gender expansive people. The Court allowed the admin to enforce a policy requiring passport gender markers to reflect the sex on their original birth certificate apnews.com/article/trum...
November 6, 2025 at 10:13 PM
We’re sending support as we grapple with another SCOTUS move that harms trans, intersex & gender expansive people. The Court allowed the admin to enforce a policy requiring passport gender markers to reflect the sex on their original birth certificate apnews.com/article/trum...
This week’s elections prove that when candidates focus on the issues that really matter to voters– like healthcare, education, and the climate crisis, rather than attacking transgender people; they win. From Virginia to New York– anti-trans hate is a losing issue.
Election Night Proved Democrats Don’t Need to Abandon Trans People to Win
Mamdani, Spanberger and other wins tell Dems: you don’t need to cave on transgender rights to win an election.
www.them.us
November 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
This week’s elections prove that when candidates focus on the issues that really matter to voters– like healthcare, education, and the climate crisis, rather than attacking transgender people; they win. From Virginia to New York– anti-trans hate is a losing issue.
Hey NC folks! We are excited to announce the launch of a new tool from our Supportive Schools Program, designed to guide NC students, families, and educators in their efforts to create affirming classrooms free from bias and censorship. Check it out: buff.ly/ojEtdrT
November 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Hey NC folks! We are excited to announce the launch of a new tool from our Supportive Schools Program, designed to guide NC students, families, and educators in their efforts to create affirming classrooms free from bias and censorship. Check it out: buff.ly/ojEtdrT
A Tennessee county has tried and failed four times to ban library books that discuss transgender identity. The latest vote included Sumner County Library Board’s newest member, Riley Gaines. buff.ly/yD9ewTN
Sumner County fails to pass transgender book ban after fourth attempt
A Middle Tennessee county has spent months trying to ban transgender books from public library shelves.
www.tennessean.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
A Tennessee county has tried and failed four times to ban library books that discuss transgender identity. The latest vote included Sumner County Library Board’s newest member, Riley Gaines. buff.ly/yD9ewTN
DURHAM: We’re having a free community event this Wednesday, Nov. 5th, from 7-10PM at Zeitgeist Gallery and Bar with great music, wonderful performances, delicious snacks, and a free drink on us 🗓️
RSVP, bring a friend or two, and spend a great evening in queer community with us: buff.ly/ibOuMta
RSVP, bring a friend or two, and spend a great evening in queer community with us: buff.ly/ibOuMta
November 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
DURHAM: We’re having a free community event this Wednesday, Nov. 5th, from 7-10PM at Zeitgeist Gallery and Bar with great music, wonderful performances, delicious snacks, and a free drink on us 🗓️
RSVP, bring a friend or two, and spend a great evening in queer community with us: buff.ly/ibOuMta
RSVP, bring a friend or two, and spend a great evening in queer community with us: buff.ly/ibOuMta
Applications are open for our Southern Equality Research and Policy Center (SERPC) grant! We are looking for applicants who are interested in furthering research of LGBTQ+ people in the South. Apply today 📝
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November 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Applications are open for our Southern Equality Research and Policy Center (SERPC) grant! We are looking for applicants who are interested in furthering research of LGBTQ+ people in the South. Apply today 📝
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🌈 A TX church is facing backlash after painting its steps in rainbow colors. Critics have attacked them for simply embracing compassion and loving their neighbors. Read more ▶️
Brave Texas Church Faces Backlash After Painting Rainbow Steps to Support LGBTQ+ Community: ‘That’s Not a Church’
A brave Texas church is facing a lot of backlash after it painted its steps with rainbow colors to support the LGBTQ+ community.
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November 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🌈 A TX church is facing backlash after painting its steps in rainbow colors. Critics have attacked them for simply embracing compassion and loving their neighbors. Read more ▶️