Equality California

California becomes the first state to officially declare June as ‘Pride Month’

And Donald Trump won't even issue a statement.

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California just approved 10 LGBT-inclusive textbooks for elementary & middle school

They're the first state to do so, but they probably won't be the last.

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Advocates warn Senators: Gorsuch poses a ‘significant threat’ to our community

"His views are fundamentally at odds with the notion that LGBT people are entitled to equality, liberty, justice and dignity under the law,” say LGBTQ advocates.

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Ally wins fight with apartment complex to keep her pride flag on display

After her story gained traction, with the help of George Takei, her apartment complex finally backed down and let equality reign.

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California to be first state to require suicide prevention classes in schools

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among adolescents after accidents.

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Equality California endorses Hillary Clinton in 2016 presidential race

EQCA is the first major LGBT organization in the nation to endorse the former Secretary of State for President.

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LGBT group honors Calif. governor for lifetime efforts to advance equality

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Jerry Brown praised gay rights advocates Monday night for being on "the cutting edge" in pushing for equality over the last several decades, as he was honored with an award for what…

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Opponents of Calif. transgender law say they will qualify for ballot initiative

SAN FRANCISCO -- Opponents of a new California law that gives transgender students certain rights said Sunday that they had collected enough signatures for an initiative that would repeal the law.

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Jelly Belly chair supports campaign to repeal transgender student rights law

Transgender rights advocates are taking aim at the Chairman of the Jelly Belly company after learning that he donated thousands of dollars to the campaign to repeal California's landmark transgender student rights law.

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NOM, Prop. 8 players join bid to repeal Calif. transgender student rights law

SAN FRANCISCO -- An effort to overturn a new law allowing transgender students to choose which school restrooms they use and whether to play boys or girls sports got a boost Friday when a major player…

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