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Transgender students nationwide are being denied basic civil rights in our schools -- including the right to use the bathrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identities.

And instead of helping, Betsy DeVos and Donald Trump are working to roll back ESSENTIAL protections for transgender students.

It’s simply unacceptable. We must take a stand to fight discrimination and protect transgender students

Sign our urgent petition to protect transgender students from discrimination in schools nationwide >>

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Look, every student deserves to go to school without fear of being bullied, harassed or discriminated against just for being who they are.

But in Washington, D.C., Betsy DeVos and other anti-LGBTQ lawmakers putting transgender students in danger EVERY DAY, as they work to roll back protections for transgender students in our public schools.

That’s why Julia Roberts just issued an extraordinary call-to-action:

We need 'safe and affirming schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression' -- Julia Roberts

By denying transgender students the right to be called by their correct names and pronouns and use the use the restrooms and participate in school programs that match their identities, lawmakers deny students the basic dignity of living freely as themselves.

So Julia Roberts is leading the fight and demanding that ALL schools protect transgender students. Will you add your name to stand with her? >>

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Look, transgender students face daily threats, just for being themselves:

-- 75% of transgender youth report feeling unsafe at school.
-- Transgender students face a higher risk of bullying and are more likely to skip school for fear of their safety.
-- 60% of transgender youth report having considered suicide.

Look, the Trump-Pence Administration has proven they’ll stop at nothing to turn back the clock on civil rights for transgender Americans.

So it’s vital we stand together against this blatant discrimination.

Add your name to oppose discrimination and protect transgender students >>

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Thanks for standing with us,

- Equality California

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Since the beginning of the AIDS crisis, the FDA has banned blood donations from LGBTQ+ men, transgender women and people who have sex with them. But thanks to modern science and ongoing improvements in blood testing technology, these policies are completely unnecessary -- and irrational, given the blood and plasma shortages due to the COVID-19 crisis!

In recent years, the FDA has loosened the restriction from a lifetime ban to a year-long ban and now to a three-month ban. But one thing remains the same: the FDA’s blood ban is based on fear and stigma, not science.

Friend, we’re partnering with the LGBTQ Victory Fund and others to call for an end to this needless and discriminatory ban. Will you stand with us and the LGBTQ+ community? >>

Sign the Petition >>

Make no mistake -- the FDA’s move earlier this year to shorten its 12-month blood donation ban to a three-month ban is a positive step forward. But it’s not enough.

Through modern blood testing technology, laboratories can detect cases of HIV within 10 days of transmission. A three-month ban is arbitrary, discriminatory and irrational given the current shortage of blood donations.

Friend, we’re asking you to demand that the FDA stop discriminating against the LGBTQ+ community and lift the discriminatory blood donation ban:

https://www.eqca.org/lift-the-ban

In solidarity,

Samuel Garrett-Pate
Communications Director
Equality California

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Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We’re fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

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Friend,

As the COVID-19 crisis continues to affect our lives in so many different ways, we must all do our part to stop the spread, save lives and support one another. That’s why Equality California and our partners are working closely to coordinate response efforts for our LGBTQ+ community and the diverse communities to which LGBTQ+ people belong. But we need to ask you for a quick favor.

It’s important for us to hear directly from you -- our LGBTQ+ community members -- about how COVID-19 or the coronavirus is impacting you.

Please take 2 minutes to share your thoughts >>

BEGIN SURVEY NOW >>

An unfortunate reality of this crisis is that LGBTQ+ people are particularly vulnerable to the health effects of COVID-19 because we are more likely to belong to high-risk groups and less likely to have health insurance. That’s why Equality California is working hard to share the most up-to-date information and resources with members of our community.

We want to know: How has the COVID-19 crisis impacted you and your household? >>

BEGIN SURVEY NOW >>

Thank you for helping us understand how the COVID-19 is impacting you. Please answer each question honestly in order for us to maintain accurate data.

Take a few minutes right now to complete the COVID-19 survey:

https://action.eqca.org/LGBTQ_SURVEY_02

Sincerely,

Equality California

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Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We’re fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

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Friend,

The San Diego Union-Tribune just announced that they have endorsed Ammar Campa-Najjar for CA-50!

This endorsement is HUGE, and shows that support for Ammar is SURGING -- but in this battleground race, we don't know if it's enough to put Ammar ahead of his corrupt anti-LGBTQ+ opponent Darrell Issa.

We have the momentum, Friend! Chip in $5 to help send pro-equality champion Ammar Campa-Najjar to Congress >>

Ammar has fought RELENTLESSLY to advance LGBTQ+ civil rights, protect reproductive freedom and expand access to affordable healthcare. Meanwhile, convicted criminal Darrell Issa wants to REPEAL the Affordable Care Act and pocketed $150,000 in emergency small business loans -- then used them to fund his campaign! It's disgraceful, Friend!

Ammar needs us to help propel him to victory on Nov. 3! Can you chip in right now and be a part of this fight?

Chip in $5 immediately >>

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This race is too close for any of us to sit on the sidelines. We can't let corrupt criminal Darrell Issa beat pro-equality champion Ammar Campa-Najjar. Please, Friend. We need your help to win this one:

https://go.eqca.org/a/help-ammar-win

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Equality California Votes is currently focused on electing a pro-equality president in 2020 and supporting pro-equality candidates in California's battleground Congressional districts. We're committed to defeating Donald Trump in 2020, while protecting and expanding Speaker Pelosi's pro-equality majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Friend -- Our first Equality California Power hour last week with Congressman Mark Takano was AMAZING. If you missed it, you can go back and watch here >>

Join us TOMORROW NIGHT to hear from our special guest, openly LGBTQ+ champion and chair of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus Senator Scott Wiener! He''ll be joining me to discuss California''s response to the COVID-19 crisis and answer YOUR questions.

Set Your Reminder >>

You won''t want to miss our conversation with one of the state legislature''s fiercest advocates for our LGBTQ+ community.

Set your reminder to join us tomorrow night on Facebook Live:

https://action.eqca.org/PowerHour-April21

See you soon!

Tami Martin
Legislative Manager
Equality California

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With 900,000 members, Equality California is the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. To learn more, click here.

Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We’re fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

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Friend,

We’re excited to announce that applications for Equality California Institute''s FIRST EVER virtual Leadership Academy are officially open!

The Equality California Institute Leadership Academy, generously sponsored by Edison International, is an innovative program to foster the next generation of California LGBTQ+ leaders by connecting them with current California elected and appointed public officials. Our academy has prepared over one hundred leaders from across the state to run for office and seek appointments to state, municipal and private sector boards and commissions.

The deadline to apply is 6pm PST on Tuesday, June 30, so apply now!

Apply to be part of this unique experience >>

REGISTER TODAY

One of our priorities is to develop LGBTQ+ leaders at all levels of government and business throughout the state. That important work doesn’t stop -- even during a pandemic.

Interested applicants should display a history of accomplishments in their respective careers, as well as demonstrate a proven track record of advocacy and civic engagement with LGBTQ+ related issues.

Our virtual Leadership Academy will consist of six online sessions through the months of July and August hosted and presented by current California public officials as well as Equality California institute staff. Additionally, our fellows’ credentials will be included in a resource bank of LGBTQ+ leaders that we will use to advocate for their placement in appointed positions.

If you or someone you know would excel as an LGBTQ+ leader, apply now!

https://action.eqca.org/Leadership_Virtual_2020

For additional information about Leadership Academy, contact me at aubri@eqca.org.

In solidarity,

Aubri Qian
Program Manager
Equality California

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With 900,000 members, Equality California is the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. To learn more, click here.

Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We’re fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

Emails are a crucial way to stay in touch with our top supporters, we need you with us every step of the way.

Friend,

Please join me for our next COVID-19 LGBTQ+ Help Center Webinar, Protecting Your Finances During COVID-19, this Friday, June 26 at 11 a.m. PT.

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed an economic strain on many people and they are looking for answers. Join me and Kimberly Palmer, personal finance expert with NerdWallet, as we discuss how you can protect and manage your finances during this time. Register for FREE today >>

REGISTER TODAY

We know our LGBTQ+ community has been hit especially hard by this virus and may require specialized support. That’s why we launched this webinar series in order to provide practical discussions on topics important to our community.

We’re here for you, your loved ones and all LGBTQ+ people during these challenging times. RSVP for our next webinar today:

https://action.eqca.org/webinar-6-26

In solidarity,

Valerie Ploumpis
National Policy Director
Equality California

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With 900,000 members, Equality California is the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. To learn more, click here.

Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We’re fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

Emails are a crucial way to stay in touch with our top supporters, we need you with us every step of the way.

Today is the day, Friend!

Join us at 6 PM PT tonight for our FREE virtual event, Solidarity in Pride! We’ll have musical performances by Madame Gandhi, VINCINT, Bronze Avery, San Cha, Breanna Sinclairé and tons of special guests. And we''re excited to announce that we''ll be joined by actress, poet and organizer Yazmin Monet from Black Lives Matter Los Angeles!

You can watch LIVE tonight at 6 PM PT on Equality California''s Facebook, Twitter or YouTube channels:

Watch LIVE on Facebook >>

Watch LIVE on Twitter >>

Watch LIVE on YouTube >>

A HUGE thank you to our partners at Weedmaps for making this community event free to public!

Grab a snack, grab your loved ones and settle in for a special night of pride, solidarity and good company.

See you soon,

-Equality California Events Team

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Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We’re fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

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Friend --

Tomorrow is an exciting day. While we can''t physically come together this year during Pride, it''s never been more important for us to come together virtually. I hope you''ll join us tomorrow for Solidarity in Pride, a virtual Pride event featuring a diverse group of advocates, activists, community leaders and performers. Please RSVP to join us for this powerful community Pride event >>

RSVP TODAY >>

During this Pride month, it''s important we honor what Pride is. Pride began in honor of the uprising at the Stonewall Inn led by Black trans activist Marsha P. Johnson and Latinx trans activist Sylvia Rivera. Pride is -- and always has been -- about standing together in the face of adversity and injustice. Tomorrow, let''s stand in solidarity -- solidarity with the Black community, the Indigenous community, the Latinx community, the Asian community and with every community to which LGBTQ+ people belong.

Join us tomorrow at 6 PM PT LIVE on our Facebook, Twitter and YouTube channels:

https://action.eqca.org/Solidarity_Pride

In solidarity,

Rick Chavez Zbur
Executive Director
Equality California

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With 900,000 members, Equality California is the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. To learn more, click here.

Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We’re fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

Emails are a crucial way to stay in touch with our top supporters, we need you with us every step of the way.

Friend --

This morning, the Supreme Court affirmed what we’ve been saying for decades: LGBTQ+ employees can’t be fired simply because of our sexual orientation or gender identity!

Join us TONIGHT at 6 PM PT for a Power Hour to discuss the groundbreaking decision, its implications and what’s next in the fight for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice. Set a reminder and join us live on Facebook HERE >>

Set Reminder & Watch Live >>

Friend, we are thrilled to be joined by an all-star lineup of legal experts to discuss this morning’s LGBTQ+ workplace discrimination ruling:

Rick Chavez Zbur, Equality California Executive Director
Shannon Minter, National Center for Lesbian Rights Legal Director
Jenny Pizer, Lambda Legal Law and Policy Director
David Cruz, USC Gould School of Law Professor
And moderated by Valerie Ploumpis, Equality California National Policy Director

Please join us tonight for this important conversation on today’s monumental ruling:

https://action.eqca.org/PowerHour-6-15

Sincerely,

-Team Equality California

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With 900,000 members, Equality California is the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. To learn more, click here.

Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We’re fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

Emails are a crucial way to stay in touch with our top supporters, we need you with us every step of the way.

It’s not too late to RSVP and buy your ticket to Evening for Equality! Join us TOMORROW night at 6 PM PT!

BUY TICKETS NOW >>

Friend --

Tomorrow night’s Evening for Equality is our VERY first virtual community event -- and we can’t wait! We’ve pulled together a stellar lineup of pro-equality champions and allies from TV to comedy to Congress. This is sure to be a fun and entertaining night.

Check out our full lineup, which now includes TV star Pauley Perrette, radio show host Stephanie Miller and a performance by the one and only CeCe Peniston!

RSVP HERE >>

How to watch: While anyone can watch for free, we’re asking our strongest supporters (like you, friend!) to buy a ticket for $25 to support our work during this crisis. Buy your ticket here >>

At 6 PM PT tomorrow (Thursday) join us on Facebook Live, Twitter or YouTube. Then sit back and enjoy the show!

Watch on Facebook Live >>

Watch on Twitter >>

Watch on YouTube >>

Friend, we are truly grateful for your support for Equality California during this crisis. As you know, our LGBTQ+ community is especially vulnerable to the medical, social and financial impact of COVID-19. The money we raise during tomorrow night’s event will help to keep our organization on even footing so we can continue to serve our community’s most vulnerable.

We’ll see you (and Rep. Adam Schiff, and Margaret Cho, and Jason Mraz, and Chasten Buttigieg and SO many more!) tomorrow night at 6 PM PT. Be sure to grab your ticket right now!

https://action.eqca.org/evening-for-equality-tickets

Sincerely,

-Team Equality California

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With 900,000 members, Equality California is the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. To learn more, click here.

Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We’re fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

Emails are a crucial way to stay in touch with our top supporters, we need you with us every step of the way.

Hi there -- This Friday is Harvey Milk Day and we''re hosting a very special virtual breakfast reception to celebrate.

And big news: San Francisco''s own Senator Scott Wiener will be joining us as a special guest speaker! Scott is a fearless, openly LGBTQ+ champion and Chair of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus.

Purchase your ticket and RSVP for Friday morning''s big event! >>

Equality California Virtual Harvey Milk Day Breakfast
Friday, May 22, 2020
9am - 10am PT
Zoom link to join provided upon RSVP.

Purchase Tickets >>

We''re also excited to be joined by special guests Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins (SD-39), Stuart Milk and Abigail Medina (candidate for SD-23). Together, we will honor the life and legacy of Harvey Milk, California''s FIRST openly LGBTQ+ elected official!

Grab your tickets now and join us for this special breakfast:

https://action.eqca.org/HMD-virtual-breakfast

See you on Friday,

Tony Hoang
Managing Director
Equality California

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Hi there,

I know we''ve been emailing you a lot about tonight''s Evening for Equality, but we are beyond excited for our very first virtual community event. It''s because of supportive members like you that ensure Equality California is able to continue serving our LGBTQ+ and most vulnerable communities. We cannot express our gratitude enough.

We hope that you''ll join us in a few minutes (at 6 PM PT) for an incredible virtual event, featuring special guests Senator Tammy Baldwin, Congressman Ted Lieu, Chasten Buttigieg, Angelica Ross and so many others.

You can go ahead and tune in LIVE right now on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.

You already do so much to support Equality California, but if you feel moved to contribute during tonight''s live event, you may do so HERE >>

Again, on behalf of our entire organization, thank you for your support during these trying times.

Enjoy the show!

Robbie Martin
Director of Development
Equality California

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Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We’re fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

Emails are a crucial way to stay in touch with our top supporters, we need you with us every step of the way.

WOW -- The Trump-Pence Administration has truly hit rock bottom. We’re in the middle of a public health crisis, and LOOK at what they announced:

What does this mean? It means LGBTQ+ people could soon be DENIED care -- yes, even COVID-19 treatment -- just because of who they are. I’m OUTRAGED, and I know you probably are, too.

Our Washington, DC office has fought this rule from the very beginning. Needless to say, we must act NOW!

Tell the Trump-Pence Administration that EVERYONE deserves care during the COVID-19 crisis, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity >>

Friend, this is a reckless decision. Even during the best of times, the rule would be devastating for LGBTQ+ care. But the decision to finalize a rollback of discrimination protections during a public health crisis could be deadly.

We know that LGBTQ+ people already face discrimination and stigma in the healthcare system -- especially transgender and gender-nonconforming members of our community. This rule could further prevent LGBTQ+ people from even seeking care out of fear of being denied services.

Add your name to our URGENT petition calling on the Trump-Pence Administration to SCRAP this discriminatory and life-threatening rule:

ADD YOUR NAME >>

Access to healthcare is a human right. Tell the Trump-Pence Administration that LGBTQ+ people need healthcare protections no matter what:

https://www.eqca.org/protect-lgbtq-patients

Sincerely,

Valerie Ploumpis
National Policy Director
Equality California

P.S. Click HERE to share your story if you have faced discrimination or denial of service in the healthcare system. Your information and story will be kept confidential, but will aid in our fight for nondiscrimination protections. Please share your story here >>

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Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We’re fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

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Hello --

I would like to invite you to join me TOMORROW, July 9 at 6 PM PT for an important Equality California in partnership with CHIRLA Power Hour virtual conversation, DACA: What''s Next? We will discuss the recent Supreme Court decision on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA, what it means for DACA recipients and what may lie ahead. Set a reminder and join us LIVE at 6 PM PT tonight >>

Set a Reminder & Watch Live >>

We are thrilled to have Public Counsel''s Mark Rosenbaum -- who was part of the legal team that successfully challenged the Trump-Pence Administration''s termination of DACA at the Supreme Court -- as well as CHIRLA attorney Karla Aguayo, African Communities Program Director for U.S. Africa Institute Adrienne Bambou Diagne, DACA recipient and journalist Brian De Los Santos and DACA recipient Robert Nuñez!

I hope you''ll join us for this critical conversation. Watching is easy! Just login to Facebook tomorrow at 6 PM PT and you can watch live and ask our panelists your questions.

We''ll see you then:

https://action.eqca.org/power-hour-07-09

In solidarity,

Beatriz E. Valenzuela
Communications Manager
Equality California

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Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We’re fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

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There’s a LOT happening in Katie Porter''s race:

1. Katie Porter won her primary.

2. One of Trump’s TOP anti-LGBTQ+ allies is going up against her in November.

3. Trump is going to do EVERYTHING he can to make sure his hand-picked candidate wins and DEFEATS Katie.

That’s why we need to raise $10,000 in 72 hours to help one of our most VULNERABLE pro-equality champions in Congress.

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Equality California Votes is an independent political organization dedicated to electing pro-equality candidates to the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate or the White House. We endorse candidates who have a proven track record of supporting civil rights and social justice for LGBTQ+ people and who are committed to advancing these goals in their capacity as elected officials. To learn more, click here.

Equality California Votes is currently focused on electing a pro-equality president in 2020 and supporting pro-equality candidates in California’s battleground Congressional districts. We’re committed to defeating Donald Trump in 2020, while protecting and expanding Speaker Pelosi’s pro-equality majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Friend -

Donald Trump is refusing to accept the results of the election. He can''t admit that he was defeated by Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and pro-equality voters like you.

Friend, sign our petition DEMANDING that Trump concede the election:

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Despite having no evidence, Trump and his allies are doing everything they can to discredit the election results and undermine our democracy. This is DANGEROUS.

While we wait for election officials to count every last ballot, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris appear to be on track to beat Trump by over 5 million votes and win at least 306 electoral votes. This is a clear mandate: LGBTQ+ people and our allies are DONE with Trump!

Sign our petition by MIDNIGHT tonight demanding that Donald Trump accept the election results and concede to Joe Biden:

https://go.eqca.org/a/trump-must-concede

Sincerely,

Samuel Garrett-Pate
Communications Director
Equality California

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With 900,000 members, Equality California is the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. To learn more, click here.

Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We're fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

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Hello -- Harvey Milk is near and dear to us here at Equality California. And next Friday, May 22, would be his 90th birthday!

To celebrate Harvey Milk Day, please join Equality California and special guests including Harvey''s nephew Stuart Milk and California Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins for a special virtual breakfast reception!

Equality California Virtual Harvey Milk Day Breakfast
Friday, May 22, 2020
9am - 10am PT
Zoom link to join provided upon RSVP.

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We hope to see you next Friday morning as we celebrate the life and legacy of California''s FIRST openly LGBTQ+ elected official and raise critical funds to support openly LGBTQ+ and pro-equality candidates up and down the ballot this November.

We''ll hear from special guests Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins (SD-39), Stuart Milk and Abigail Medina (candidate for SD-23).

Harvey once said, "Hope will never be silent." Today -- in this unprecedented crisis -- our hope can''t afford to be silent -- and neither can our vote.

Join us for this very special virtual breakfast to help us elect openly LGBTQ+ champions -- like Harvey and Toni and Abigail. Be sure to purchase your tickets here:

https://action.eqca.org/Harvey-Milk-Virtual-Breakfast-5-22-2020

See you on May 22,

Joshua Stickney
Deputy Communications Director
Equality California

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This week, reproductive freedom scored a major victory at the Supreme Court:

Friend, we are thrilled by the decision in June Medical Services, LLC v. Russo, which not only protects abortion access in Louisiana, but also affirms Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to reproductive healthcare!

But our work to protect reproductive freedom and Roe v. Wade is far from over. States with anti-choice, anti-LGBTQ+ legislatures are sure to double down on their efforts to restrict abortion care. That’s why it’s crucial to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act by California’s own Congresswoman Judy Chu.

ADD YOUR NAME to protect Roe v. Wade and ensure that everyone has access to the reproductive healthcare they need >>

Protecting access to abortion and reproductive healthcare is one of Equality California’s highest priorities. LGBTQ+ people -- especially low-income people, gender-nonconforming people and people of color -- are disproportionately impacted when abortion care is restricted.

Reproductive care is an LGBTQ+ issue. Full stop. Help us fight for LGBTQ+ people’s access to abortion care. Add your name to protect Roe v. Wade right now >>

Thank you for your support,

Alice Kessler
Legislative Director
Equality California

P.S. Join me, Congresswoman Judy Chu, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, NARAL Pro-Choice California and our panel of reproductive health advocates TONIGHT at 6 PM PT for a special discussion on this week’s Supreme Court decision and the work ahead. Set a reminder and watch live here >>

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With 900,000 members, Equality California is the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. To learn more, click here.

Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We’re fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

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Now more than ever, thank you for stepping up to the plate.

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Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We’re fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

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Friend --

Tomorrow is Give OUT Day -- the only national day of giving for the LGBTQ+ community.

This year, we at Equality California want to send an important message: When we say we are fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people -- we mean ALL LGBTQ+ people.

In honor of Give OUT Day, chip in right now to support our fight for ALL LGBTQ+ people >>

Friend, this year’s Pride month has been about solidarity -- solidarity with the Black community, the Indigenous community, the Latinx community, the Asian and Pacific Islander community, the disability community and with every community to which LGBTQ+ people belong.

And we’ve had some recent victories -- helping to protect LGBTQ+ workers’ rights, the DACA program and abortion access at the Supreme Court. But our work to create a world that is healthy, just and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people is far from over.

Will you make a gift right now to help support our fight for full, lived equality for ALL LGBTQ+ people? >>

With your help, we will continue:

Fighting for pro-equality and racial justice legislation in Sacramento, Nevada and Washington, DC -- like the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act by Congresswoman Karen Bass; the Transgender Respect, Agency and Dignity Act by Sen. Scott Wiener and our bill SB 1255 with Sen. Lena Gonzalez and Insurance Commission Ricardo Lara to end insurance discrimination against people living with HIV.
Electing pro-equality champions up and down the ballot -- like Abigail Medina and Susan Eggman, who could become the first two openly LGBTQ+ women of color to serve in the California Senate and Todd Gloria, who could become the first openly LGBTQ+ person and person of color elected as mayor of San Diego.
Fighting for (and winning!) civil rights protections in the courtroom -- like the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision affirming protections for LGBTQ+ employees.
Reduce disparities in LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing -- especially for LGBTQ+ communities of color, the transgender community, immigrants and undocumented folks.
Ensuring that our LGBTQ+ community is counted in the 2020 Census.
Leading the Golden State’s fight for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice through an inclusive movement, which centers and uplifts LGBTQ+ voices and leaders of color.

Friend, this is important and urgent work, but we can’t do it without your help. Will you chip in $5 or any amount ahead of Give OUT Day tomorrow? >>

Don’t wait until tomorrow to join our fight. We need you right now.

Please consider donating to Equality California so we can continue fighting for you, for all LGBTQ+ people and for the diverse communities to which we belong:

https://action.eqca.org/Give-Out-Day-2020

In solidarity,

Rick Chavez Zbur
Executive Director
Equality California

P.S. Check out our Power Hour (happening LIVE right now!) on our fight for racial justice. Watch here >>

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With 900,000 members, Equality California is the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. To learn more, click here.

Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We’re fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

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Friend,

Please join us TONIGHT at 6pm PT for a special Power Hour with California’s first openly LGBTQ+ statewide elected official, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara! We''ll discuss how the COVID-19 crisis is affecting the Latinx community and answer YOUR questions -- all in Spanish!

Set Your Reminder >>

Join us or share this information with someone who would benefit from this discussion. Set your reminder to be a part of our event tonight on Facebook Live:

https://action.eqca.org/PowerHour-May26

See you soon!

Beatriz E. Valenzuela
Communications Manager
Equality California

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Amigo,

Lo invito a ser parte de un Power Hour muy especial ESTA NOCHE a las 6 pm PT con el Comisionado de Seguros de California Ricardo Lara, la primera persona abiertamente LGBTQ+ en ser elegido para un cargo público. El Comisionado contestará sus preguntas sobre COVID-19 y la comunidad Latina y nuestra discusión será completamente en español!

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No se pierda esta oportunidad de ser parte de esta discusión. Comparte esta información con sus seres queridos y reserve la fecha para ser parte de este evento el martes, 26 de mayo a las 6 pm.

https://action.eqca.org/PowerHour-May26

Nos vemos!

Beatriz E. Valenzuela
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Equality California

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With 900,000 members, Equality California is the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. To learn more, click here.

Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We’re fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

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Equality California just SUED the Trump-Pence Administration to protect LGBTQ+ people from healthcare discrimination.

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Equality California Member,

I wanted you to be the very first to know: Equality California just filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump-Pence Administration’s rule undermining LGBTQ+ healthcare nondiscrimination protections in Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, known as the Health Care Rights Law.

Several weeks ago -- during a global health crisis, no less -- the Department of Health and Human Services finalized and implemented a cruel rule that attempts to roll back critical healthcare protections for LGBTQ+ people. We -- along with your help -- have done everything in our power to stop this rule. But we aren’t done fighting yet.

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Among those suing the Trump-Pence Administration alongside Equality California and 5 other LGBTQ+ civil rights and healthcare organizations is proud Equality California member Darren Lazor, a transgender man who has repeatedly faced healthcare discrimination because of his gender identity. In 2012, Darren was denied treatment by FOUR healthcare providers because of his transgender status before finally receiving treatment for his life-threatening condition, which later turned out to be endometriosis and a large ovarian cyst.

Darren is a survivor and a fighter; and we could not be more humbled and proud to stand with him.

Darren and Equality California, along with our co-plaintiffs, will be represented by the National Women’s Law Center, Transgender Law Center, Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund, Harvard Law School Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation and the law firm Hogan Lovells.

As you can see, our call is clear: Beat the Trump-Pence Administration and make sure that every LGBTQ+ person in the country -- just like you and me, friend -- is treated with dignity, respect and fairness in our healthcare system. The COVID-19 crisis has exposed massive disparities in LGBTQ+ healthcare. Winning this case will help save lives.

We need you in this fight with us, friend. Will you chip in any amount right now to help us have the resources to win this lawsuit and defeat Trump’s anti-LGBTQ+ healthcare rule?

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Stay tuned for updates from our team as this lawsuit advances in the courts. Thank you for fighting with us, with Darren and with every LGBTQ+ person in need of lifesaving healthcare.

In solidarity,

Rick Chavez Zbur
Executive Director
Equality California

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With 900,000 members, Equality California is the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. To learn more, click here.

Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We’re fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

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Friend,

The COVID-19 crisis has hit our LGBTQ+ community especially hard for a number of reasons -- including higher rates of smoking and tobacco use among LGBTQ+ people.

Equality California’s OUT Against Big Tobacco Coalition is working to expose the tobacco industry for targeting the LGBTQ+ community and profiting off our deaths -- work that is even more critical during this pandemic. I’m reaching out because we need your help collecting data about smoke exposure, tobacco use and COVID-19 within our community and among our allies.

Please take 2 minutes to share your thoughts >>

BEGIN SURVEY NOW >>

We know LGBTQ+ people are particularly vulnerable to the health effects of COVID-19 because we are more likely to belong to high-risk groups and less likely to have health insurance. That’s why gathering this information is so vital. Will you please take just a couple of minutes to fill out the survey now? >>

BEGIN SURVEY NOW >>

Thank you for your input. Please answer each question honestly in order for us to maintain accurate data:

https://action.eqca.org/OABT_SURVEY

In solidarity,

Marisa London
Program Associate, OUT Against Big Tobacco
Equality California

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With 900,000 members, Equality California is the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. To learn more, click here.

Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We’re fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

Emails are a crucial way to stay in touch with our top supporters, we need you with us every step of the way.

Friend,

Anti-LGBTQ+ Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma found a hateful weapon in the words of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling last week, when he quoted her transphobic manifesto in a vicious attempt to justify opposition to the Equality Act.

This rhetoric is a direct assault on our transgender friends, family and loved ones. It’s time to end the ridiculous debate over who gets the protection of basic civil rights and affirm our shared humanity once and for all. It’s time to pass the Equality Act.

Will you add your voice to the ranks of people calling for the US Senate to pass the Equality Act? >>

Add Your Name >>

Transgender advocate Gillian Branstetter, also a spokesperson for the National Women''s Law Center, said it best in her response to Lankford’s words:

"Nearly every attack on the rights of women in American history has been poorly disguised as an attempt to act in women''s best interest — whether it was the anti-suffragists, the antifeminists, or anti-abortion activists."

"Those opposing transgender equality are no different and — as the Supreme Court affirmed earlier this week — you cannot limit the rights of transgender women without limiting the rights of all women."

Friend, we know you are just as determined as we are to continue the fight for LGBTQ+ civil rights. Will you show your support today to help us pass the Equality Act?

https://action.eqca.org/pass-the-equality-act-now

Until the work is done,

Valerie Ploumpis
National Policy Director
Equality California

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With 900,000 members, Equality California is the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. To learn more, click here.

Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We’re fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

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Friend --

Pro-equality champion Christy Smith is running for Congress and she needs our help! She is running in the CA-25 special election on May 12 -- one of the most competitive Congressional races in the country. Can she count on your help?

RSVP today to attend a virtual GOTV kickoff and phone bank on May 7 for Christy for Congress >>

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You see, helping to elect pro-equality champions like Christy Smith is one of our highest priorities this year. With an anti-LGBTQ+ opponent in a swing district, she needs our help right now! That’s why we’re activating you and our 900,000+ members across the country — and why we’ve teamed up with Daily Kos, NARAL Pro-Choice America and the Human Rights Campaign to host this virtual kickoff and phone bank.

Join us at 5 PM PDT on Thursday, May 7 and help put Christy in Congress:

https://action.eqca.org/GOTV-Kickoff-Christy-Smith

We''ll see you on Thursday,

Tony Hoang
Managing Director
Equality California

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With 900,000 members, Equality California is the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. To learn more, click here.

Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We’re fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

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Equality California member --

Not all heroes wear capes. In fact, right now many of our heroes are wearing gloves, stethoscopes and scrubs. Others are bagging our groceries, picking our vegetables and delivering our packages. We are SO thankful to our LGBTQ+ frontline workers and we know you are, too, friend.

Will you sign our card thanking these hard-working LGBTQ+ heroes who are on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis? >>

Recently there have been too many stories to count of LGBTQ+ frontline workers going above and beyond to care for those in need.

Harold Sarmiento, a gay infectious disease nurse in LA, is on the front lines treating COVID-19 patients and said this in the Los Angeles Blade:

“Seeing and caring for the LGBTQ population opened up my eyes to the disparities in our healthcare system. It breaks my heart to see how the LGBTQ community is disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS, even these days. I am here, trying to make an impact on the lives of my own community.”

Friend, if you are grateful for LGBTQ+ frontline heroes like Harold, sign our card before midnight tonight! >>

Be sure to sign our card before we send it off to LGBTQ+ frontline workers around the country. And if you have a story of an inspiring LGBTQ+ frontline worker, please share it with us after you sign our card HERE >>

Thanks for signing, Friend. We can’t let these heroes, sheroes and theyroes go unrecognized!

-Team Equality California

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Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We’re fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

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It's no secret that Donald Trump would rather have corrupt criminal Darrell Issa in Congress than pro-equality champion Ammar Campa-Najjar - but this is UNACCEPTABLE:

Trump just tweeted vicious, xenophobic lies about Ammar Campa-Najjar, demonstrating once again that he and his cronies will do ANYTHING to win this election.

We can't let hate win, Friend - and we only have 9 days left until Election Day. Will you chip in $5 or more right now to help us defend Ammar against Trump's vile attacks? >>

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Like Trump, Darrell Issa is a corrupt businessman who only cares about himself and his super wealthy friends. And like Trump, Issa is using YOUR taxpayer money to help his campaign. Issa took at least $150,000 in COVID relief funds - then loaned his campaign the EXACT SAME AMOUNT just three weeks later.¹

And like Trump, Issa has launched racist, xenophobic and homophobic attacks against his opponents - even getting called out for it by the San Diego Union-Tribune earlier this year.

We're fighting back, Friend - running ads supporting Ammar RIGHT NOW in California's 50th congressional district. But we need to raise another $10,000 to keep our ads on the air through Election Day.

Chip in now to keep our ads on the air and help elect pro-equality champion Ammar Campa-Najjar >>

9 days. We only have 9 days to elect Joe Biden and Ammar Campa-Najjar - and defeat Donald Trump and Darrell Issa. Everything is on the line, but with your help, I know that we can win.

You've been so generous, Friend - can you chip in one more time to help make sure Ammar beats corrupt criminal Darrell Issa?

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Thank you so much, Friend.

-Equality California Votes

¹ San Diego Union Tribune 10/13/2020

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Hi,

This is serious: Equality California needs your help to continue their great work and fight for LGBTQ+ equality in these uncertain times.

Since I got to Congress, Equality California has been a critical partner in our work to lower the cost of healthcare, hold Donald Trump accountable and advance civil rights. That work is more important now than ever before. But without your help, Equality California might be forced to scale back their critical work -- and that’s a risk we can’t afford to take.

Please take a moment to read my message below and donate $5:

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These are hard times for everyone. Across the country, small businesses and grassroots organizations are feeling the economic devastation caused by the health crisis.

Unfortunately, Equality California is no exception.

Despite the financial challenges many nonprofits like them are facing, Equality California must continue their life-changing work -- to give LGBTQ+ people access to quality healthcare, to elect pro-equality champions to office and to help me and my colleagues in Congress pass laws like the Equality Act. And we must choose hope over fear.

We cannot afford for Equality California to slow down their work, which is why I’m proud to support their Match for Equality campaign! Right now every dollar you give will be FULLY MATCHED.

So I’m asking you directly, can you donate $5 (which will equal $10!) to help Equality California continue their critical work during these difficult times?

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I’ve seen firsthand the great work Equality California has done to promote LGBTQ+ equality here in California and across the country.

I personally worked with them in 2018 to help defeat an anti-LGBTQ+ extremist and flip my congressional district. Then we worked together last year to PASS the Equality Act in the House of Representatives.

I know it would be such a shame if they could not continue their work this year due to the economic downturn.

So, I am appealing to you one last time. Please donate $5 (which will be matched, dollar for dollar) to help Equality California continue their critical work in 2020.

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Thank you. I hope you and your family stay safe and healthy,

Rep. Katie Porter
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We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We’re fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

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Friend --

Fifty years ago, the first Prides marked the anniversary of an uprising against police brutality led by Black and Latinx transgender women. Pride has always been and will always be a protest against injustice -- and this year is no different.

As president of Equality California Institute’s board of directors, I’m so excited to invite you to join me for a FREE virtual Pride event featuring a diverse group of advocates, activists and community leaders, with musical performances by Madame Gandhi, Vincint, Bronze Avery, La Doña and Breanna Sinclairé: Solidarity in Pride on Wednesday, June 24 at 6 PM PT.

We hope you''ll join us for this opportunity for all LGBTQ+ people and our allies to stand in solidarity against injustice and racism. Please RSVP to join us for this powerful community Pride event >>

RSVP TODAY >>

Equality California’s mission to create a world that is healthy, just and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people is ONLY achievable if we create a world that is healthy, just and fully equal for all Black people. It is only achievable if we end systemic racism, transphobia, xenophobia and achieve full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people of color.

Next Wednesday, June 24, we’ll join together in solidarity.

The struggles for racial justice and for LGBTQ+ justice are not the same, but they are inextricably intertwined. As a diverse organization serving a diverse community, we know how critically important it is to use our platform to amplify the voices of Black LGBTQ+ leaders and allied leaders within the Black Lives Matter movement and in the fight for racial and social justice.

I hope you and your loved ones will join us as we continue to fight for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong!

https://action.eqca.org/Solidarity_Pride

In solidarity,

Jackie Thomas
President, Board of Directors
Equality California Institute

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HELP ELECT AMMAR CAMPA-NAJJAR

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There’s A LOT happening in Ammar Campa-Najjar’s race:

1. The latest polling out of California was showing Ammar can FLIP this seat and add to our pro-equality majority in the House.

2. His anti-LGBTQ+ opponent Darrell Issa is scared -- so he started attacking Ammar on Twitter:

Ammar Campa-Najjar 'almost had the courage to stand up to his own party, but then deleted this tweet.'

3. And unfortunately, it seems to be working: Ammar Campa-Najjar is now 3 POINTS behind Issa! (45%-48%)

That’s why we need to raise $5,000 in 24 hours to help one of our most VULNERABLE pro-equality candidates.

PLEASE → donate just $5 to help elect Ammar Campa-Najjar this year! (Don’t let his anti-LGBTQ+ opponent''s attacks win!) >>

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If we elect Ammar Campa-Najjar, we could finally have a pro-equality champion in a district historically represented by right-wing extremists.

But it will be an uphill battle. Darrell Issa was one of the most anti-LGBTQ+ members of Congress and he has a long history of corruption and running shameful smear campaigns -- he’ll stop at nothing to tear Ammar down.

But the one thing he doesn’t have is YOU!

So please don’t let us fall short of our $5,000 goal! Please chip in $5 (or more) today!

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Friend,

We’re excited to announce the launch of our COVID-19 LGBTQ+ Help Center Webinar series designed to assist those looking for help during this pandemic.

Our first webinar, Retooling your Resumé, will take place Wednesday, June 10 at 1:30 p.m. PT. Join Heather Tinsley-Fix, AARP Sr. Advisor of Employer Engagement and Drían Juarez, Vice President Of Programming at TransCanWork for this informative and valuable webinar hosted by Equality California’s National Policy Director, Valerie Ploumpis. Register for FREE today >>

REGISTER TODAY

We know our LGBTQ+ community has been hit especially hard by this virus and may require specialized support. That’s why we are committed to providing practical discussions on topics such:

Understanding Your Rights During COVID
Pivoting Your Skills for Remote Work
How to Apply for Unemployment Benefits
and more!

We’re in this together, Friend. The COVID-19 LGBTQ+ Help Center and Help Line are roadmaps for members of our community to find the support they need from providers who know and care about LGBTQ+ people.

Visit the COVID-19 LGBTQ+ Help Center: covid19.eqca.org
Call the COVID-19 LGBTQ+ Help Line: (323) 448-0126
Email the COVID-19 LGBTQ+ Help Line: covid19@eqca.org

We’re here for you, your loved ones and all LGBTQ+ people during these challenging times. RSVP for our next webinar today:

https://action.eqca.org/resume-webinar-6-10

In solidarity,

Jeremy Payne
Associate Program Director
Equality California

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Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We’re fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

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We have some bad news:

Last week we told you we set a $10,000 goal to defend Katie Porter’s Congressional seat. Sadly, we fell $2,484 short!

AND WORSE: the latest polling shows that Katie Porter is falling behind. Her opponent is catching up!

Katie Porter fearlessly stands up to anti-LGBTQ+ extremists in Congress…

...It’s no wonder they want to unseat her! They’re already spending TONS of money on ads attacking her.

The only way to defend Porter against these attacks is raising $2,484 in the next 24 hours. Can we count on you?

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Remember Katie is one of our MOST VULNERABLE endorsed candidates up for reelection.

Her anti-LGBTQ+ opponents want nothing more than to unseat her -- They KNOW she has been a strong voice for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in Congress -- and that she’s a fierce supporter of passing the Equality Act.

If we lose Katie’s seat, our pro-equality majority in the House is at risk.

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Equality California Votes is currently focused on electing a pro-equality president in 2020 and supporting pro-equality candidates in California’s battleground Congressional districts. We’re committed to defeating Donald Trump in 2020, while protecting and expanding Speaker Pelosi’s pro-equality majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Contributions to Equality California Votes are not tax deductible and will be used to make independent expenditures in connection with federal elections. Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and name of employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year.

Hello --

This evening, we''re hosting a special Power Hour that you won’t want to miss. Please join me and our incredible panelists as we discuss how the LGBTQ+ community -- and the diverse communities to which we belong -- must stand united in the fight for racial justice. Set a reminder and join us LIVE at 6 PM PT tonight >>

Set a Reminder & Watch Live >>

We are thrilled to have Rabbi Denise Eger, Blair Imani, Runningbear Ramirez, Bamby Salcedo and Tracy Zhao join our panel tonight!

If you haven’t joined us live for a Power Hour yet, we hope you’ll join us today. Watching is easy! AT 6 PM PT today, just login to Facebook or join us on YouTube, where you can watch live and ask our panelists your questions.

Well see you tonight at 6 PM PT:

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In solidarity,

Josh Stickney
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Equality California

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Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We’re fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

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Equality California member --

I know it’s the weekend, so we’ll be quick.

One year ago today, Speaker Pelosi’s pro-equality majority in the House of Representatives PASSED the Equality Act with bipartisan support!

This was an historic step forward in our fight for full, lived LGBTQ+ equality. But thanks to Mitch McConnell -- who REFUSES to hear it in the U.S. Senate -- the bill has not moved an INCH since then. Sign our petition demanding Mitch McConnell to hold a vote on the Equality Act >>

This bill is a no-brainer: it would provide comprehensive federal nondiscrimination protections for all LGBTQ+ people across the United States.

WOW, did you know that HALF of all LGBTQ+ Americans live in a state without basic legal protections? It is completely unacceptable for Mitch McConnell to continue holding up the Equality Act and critical protections for LGBTQ+ people.

Sign our petition right now. We’ll send the petition to Senator McConnell’s office first thing on Monday morning:

https://action.eqca.org/vote-now-mitch

Thanks,

Samuel Garrett-Pate
Communications Director
Equality California

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With 900,000 members, Equality California is the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. To learn more, click here.

Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

We are tackling the critical issues still facing LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong by passing pro-equality legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC, electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot, fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom and addressing the disparities in health and wellbeing that LGBTQ+ people continue to face. We’re fighting for full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ people until the work is done.

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Equality California member -- The Trump-Pence Administration’s cruel attacks on LGBTQ+ Americans has to stop. Here’s what’s been happening:

On Friday, The Department of Health and Human Services announced a final rule that would allow healthcare providers to discriminate against LGBTQ+ and other patients.

Then on Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that it is ILLEGAL to fire an LGBTQ+ worker based on their sexual orientation or gender identity -- GREAT NEWS.

Now, we must act to protect LGBTQ+ patients just like we protect LGBTQ+ workers. Yesterday’s ruling underscores the importance of defending civil rights and social justice in all aspects of life -- including healthcare.

If you have faced discrimination in the healthcare system, we want to hear from you. Fill out this quick survey and someone from our policy team will reach out to you. >>

Equality California member, while we celebrate this week’s victory, we MUST keep fighting to ensure that our LGBTQ+ community has full, federal protections in healthcare, housing, adoption and foster care and so much more. Help us as we continue to fight. Share your story with us today:

https://action.eqca.org/healthcare-discrim-survey

Sincerely,

Samuel Garrett-Pate
Communications Director
Equality California

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