activities · 12
what they do
direct service · 1
- Community Education and Inclusion LGBTQ+ Advocacy in SchoolsProvides educational resources on LGBTQ+ issues, public policy, voting, and civics, and uses personal stories of LGBTQ+ individuals to foster community inclusion and counter misinformation.
advocacy · 11
- Advocating for LGBTQ+ Civil Rights in ArizonaAdvocates for the civil rights, safety, and social equality of LGBTQ+ Arizonans by monitoring and influencing legislation at local, county, and state levels, including supporting non-discrimination protections in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
- Community Inclusion and Education through Personal Stories LGBTQ+ Advocacy in SchoolsUses personal stories of LGBTQ+ individuals to foster community inclusion and counter misinformation, contributing to broader public education on LGBTQ+ issues.
- Community Inclusion through Personal Stories LGBTQ+ Advocacy in SchoolsUses personal stories of LGBTQ+ individuals to foster community inclusion and counter misinformation.
- Historical Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Rights Federal and State LGBTQ+ Civil Rights AdvocacyEngaged in historical advocacy efforts including fighting for the rights of people living with AIDS, working for the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," challenging laws criminalizing LGBTQ+ relationships, and campaigning for marriage equality.
- Historical Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Rights Federal and State LGBTQ+ Civil Rights AdvocacyEngaged in historical advocacy efforts including fighting for the rights of people living with AIDS, decriminalizing LGBTQ+ lives, repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," challenging laws criminalizing LGBTQ+ relationships, and campaigning for marriage equality.
- Historical LGBTQ+ Advocacy Campaigns Federal and State LGBTQ+ Civil Rights AdvocacyEngaged in historical advocacy efforts including fighting for the rights of people living with AIDS, working for the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," challenging laws criminalizing LGBTQ+ relationships, and campaigning for marriage equality in Arizona and federally.
- National Coalition Building and Federal Advocacy Federal and State LGBTQ+ Civil Rights AdvocacyCo-founded a national coalition to support LGBTQ+ civil rights work in "red states" and played a crucial role in supporting Senator Kyrsten Sinema to codify the Respect for Marriage Act, the first federal LGBTQ+ civil rights law.
- National Coalition Building and Federal Advocacy Federal and State LGBTQ+ Civil Rights AdvocacyCo-founded a national coalition to support LGBTQ+ civil rights work in red states and played a crucial role in supporting the codification of the Respect for Marriage Act, the first federal LGBTQ+ civil rights law.
- National LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Coalition Building Federal and State LGBTQ+ Civil Rights AdvocacyCo-founded a national coalition with One Community to support LGBTQ+ civil rights work in red states and played a crucial role in supporting the codification of the Respect for Marriage Act, the first federal LGBTQ+ civil rights law.
- Voter Engagement and Education Youth & Community Voter RegistrationOperates the "Your Vote is Your Voice Campaign" in collaboration with Arizona partners and provides a voter guide to inform LGBTQ+ Arizonans, prevent voter discrimination, and galvanize support for pro-equality candidates.
- Voter Engagement and Education Youth & Community Voter RegistrationOperates the "Your Vote is Your Voice Campaign" in collaboration with Arizona partners and provides educational resources and voter guides to inform LGBTQ+ Arizonans, prevent voter discrimination, and galvanize support for pro-equality candidates.
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how they think
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- Advocating for Legislative Reform and Policy Change legislative_advocacyEquality Arizona works to achieve legal equality and protection for LGBTQ+ Arizonans by advocating for specific legislative reforms, such as adding sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes, including gender identity in hate crime statutes, and banning conversion therapy for minors. This involves monitoring legislative activity, opposing harmful bills, and prioritizing policy interventions to create a more inclusive state.
- Advocating for Legislative Reform and Policy Change legislative_advocacyEquality Arizona works to update Arizona laws and policies to ensure equal rights and protections for LGBTQ+ individuals, specifically by adding sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes, strengthening hate crime statutes, and banning conversion therapy for minors. This approach aims to create a legal framework where LGBTQ+ people can live and thrive without discrimination.
- Advocating for Legislative Reform and Policy Change legislative_advocacyEquality Arizona works to update Arizona laws and implement policies that protect LGBTQ+ individuals from discrimination, ensure equal rights, and address harmful practices like conversion therapy. This involves monitoring legislative activity, opposing detrimental bills, and actively advocating for inclusive legal protections.
- Building Community and Empowering Civic Engagement civic_engagement_and_community_buildingThe organization fosters civic engagement and builds community among LGBTQ+ Arizonans and their allies. This strategy involves educating individuals on LGBTQ+ issues, empowering them to participate in the democratic process, and creating spaces for skill-building and collective action to advance civil rights and social equality.
- Civic Engagement, Community Building, and Education civic_engagement_and_community_buildingEquality Arizona builds broad and inclusive communities and empowers individuals through education on LGBTQ+ issues and civic engagement. This strategy aims to advance civil rights, safety, and social equality by fostering understanding, resisting misinformation, and encouraging participation in local events and elections.
- Civic Engagement, Community Building, and Education civic_engagement_and_community_buildingEquality Arizona advances civil rights, safety, and social equality for LGBTQ+ Arizonans by fostering civic engagement, building inclusive communities, and educating the public. This approach empowers individuals, combats misinformation, and encourages participation in local events and elections to influence policy and promote understanding.
- Educating Faith Institutions on LGBTQ+ Inclusion education_and_outreachEquality Arizona engages with faith institutions and leaders to educate them on the harms of conversion therapy and the benefits of supporting LGBTQ+ children. This approach focuses on changing hearts and minds within religious communities rather than pursuing policy interventions against non-licensed religious practices.
- Education and Outreach to Faith Institutions education_and_outreachEquality Arizona educates faith institutions and leaders about the detrimental effects of conversion therapy and the positive impact of supporting LGBTQ+ children, focusing on outreach rather than policy intervention against religious, non-licensed practices.
- Storytelling for Empathy and Inclusion storytelling_for_advocacyEquality Arizona utilizes storytelling as a strategic tool to cultivate empathy, correct misinformation, and promote the civic inclusion of LGBTQ+ individuals within the community.
- Using Storytelling and Public Education to Build Empathy and Understanding storytelling_for_advocacyEquality Arizona utilizes storytelling and public education to combat misinformation, build empathy, and increase understanding of LGBTQ+ issues among the broader Arizona community. This approach aims to foster a more inclusive society by educating the public and specific institutions, such as faith communities.
- Using Storytelling to Build Empathy and Combat Misinformation storytelling_for_advocacyEquality Arizona utilizes personal narratives and storytelling as a strategic tool to cultivate empathy, correct prevalent misinformation, and promote the civic inclusion of LGBTQ+ individuals within the broader community.
named programs · 1
what they call their work
2026 Legislative Session Bill Watch List
Monitors and provides updates on bills introduced in the Arizona legislature that could impact the LGBTQ+ community, specifically highlighting bills to oppose.
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Equality Arizona Foundation Partner — 501(c)(3) entity within the multi-entity Equality Arizona organization
- Equality Arizona PAC Network — Political action committee affiliated with Equality Arizona, jointly paying for campaign materials
- Equality Arizona Political Action Committee Partner — Political Action Committee entity within the multi-entity Equality Arizona organization
- Kyrsten Sinema Government — Supported Arizona's senior U.S. Senator in codifying the Respect for Marriage Act
- One Community Partner — Co-founded a national coalition to support LGBTQ+ civil rights work in red states