Monthly Archives: May 2022

URGENT: Our kids are at risk and we need your help

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Forum For Equality

We don’t have much time so we’ll keep this quick. The Louisiana Legislature is moving SB 44 to Governor Edwards’ desk, a bill that would ban transgender students from participating in school sports alongside their classmates. This is a hateful attack … Continue reading →

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Anti-Trans Sports Ban passes House

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Forum For Equality

The Louisiana House of Representatives voted 72-21 to pass Senate Bill 44, a bill to ban transgender students from participating in school sports alongside their classmates. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk. If signed into law, SB 44 will … Continue reading →

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URGENT: Don’t Say Gay bill is back!

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Forum For Equality

Anti-LGBTQ+ Reps. Revive ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Curriculum Censorship Bill in Unprecedented Political Maneuver Yesterday, Republican Representatives voted to move forward the anti-LGBTQ+ HB 837 “Don’t Say Gay” censorship bill to a floor vote, despite a bipartisan Committee 7-4 vote last … Continue reading →

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PRESS RELEASE: Don’t Say Gay/Trans Bill Revived

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Forum For Equality

For immediate release: May 10, 2022Contact: kara.watkinschow@berlinrosen.com Anti-LGBTQ+ Reps. Revive ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Curriculum Censorship Bill in Unprecedented Political Maneuver (Baton Rouge, LA) — Today, Representatives in the Louisiana House voted to move forward an anti-LGBTQ+ censorship bill, House Bill 837, to a floor vote, despite … Continue reading →

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Take Action: Fair Housing for All!

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Forum For Equality

No one in Louisiana should be denied a place to call home because of who they are or whom they love. HB 303 by Rep. Aimee Freeman passed from the House Commerce committee with a vote of 8-7, and is now … Continue reading →

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Give where you live today!

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Forum For Equality

Today we are up in Baton Rouge fighting against the attacks against Louisiana’s LGBTQ youth, and your support today sustain us and keeps us moving forward during the legislative session and throughout the year. Follow the House Education committee consider … Continue reading →

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Legislative Updates + Actions

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Forum For Equality

We have a busy week ahead of us, and we need you to take action! A few of them… There are two bad LGBTQ+ bills up this week in the House Education committee. They will be considering Rep. Horton’s HB … Continue reading →

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