Monthly Archives: April 2012

The Lesbian Agenda

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Forum For Equality

by Mary Griggs I attended the Louisiana Rally Against the War on Women today in Baton Rouge and was impressed by the speakers who addressed many facets of women’s rights–from violence against women and victim blaming to reproductive choices; from … Continue reading →

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Thanks and Outrage!

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Forum For Equality

Yesterday in the House Education committee room the Stop Bullying Louisiana Coalition, of which Forum For Equality is a proud member of, filled the room with educators, disability and LGBT advocates, school counselors, parents, students, bullied victims, social workers and … Continue reading →

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Killing Bad Bills: How to Stop the Bad Bills from Progressing in the State Legislature

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Forum For Equality

Forum For Equality Managing Director Sarah Jane Brady will be presenting the following workshop at the Louisiana Queer Conference on April 21 at Coates Hall at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Killing Bad Bills: How to Stop the Bad Bills … Continue reading →

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Stop Louisiana Legislation from Codifying Discrimination

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Forum For Equality

SB 217 will violate Louisiana’s Home Rule Charter and directly impact protections for LGBT persons in this state. This bill seeks to invalidate as well as restrict cities, parishes and agencies, like the State Department of Education, from enacting ordinances … Continue reading →

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