(WASHINGTON, DC, December 28, 2020) The organizers of the Creating Change Conference today announced the full slate of workshop and other sessions organized for the 33rd annual conference. From activism to faith to fundraising, with some timely twists on popular workshops like “Sex in the Times of COVID,” the Creating Change conference will have programs…
(WASHINGTON, DC, DECEMBER 15, 2020) The following statement can be attributed to Rea Carey, Executive Director: “Today, President-elect Biden made history by nominating former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of Transportation. If confirmed, he will be the first out LGBTQ Cabinet Secretary in history. Our hope is that this historic first is just…
GLORIA ALLEN, LISBETH MELENDEZ RIVERA, JAVIER HERNANDEZ, AND GAYLE RUBIN TO BE AWARDED FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP (WASHINGTON, DC, December 9, 2020) Community leaders Gloria Allen, Lisbeth Melendez Rivera, Javier Hernandez, and Gayle Rubin will all be honored at the 33rd annual Creating Change Conference. Held virtually from January 28 through January 31, 2021, the conference…
QUEER ACTIVIST CONFERENCE GOES VIRTUAL FOR JANUARY 28-31, 2021REGISTRATION NOW OPEN AT WWW.CREATINGCHANGE.ORG (WASHINGTON, DC, NOVEMBER 19, 2020) Thousands of LGBTQ advocates, activists, leaders, and allies will, for the first time ever, gather virtually for the 33rd Creating Change Conference from January 28 through January 31, 2020. The Creating Change Conference, run by the National…
On Wednesday, November 3, 2020, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Fulton v. City of Philadelphia. This case could allow private agencies that receive taxpayer-funding to provide government services — such as foster care providers, food banks, homeless shelters, and more — to deny services to people who are LGBTQ, Jewish, Muslim, or Mormon—or…
We have finally made it to the finish line! We are proud of all of the efforts we’ve made for over a year to Queer the Vote, making sure the critical LGBTQ+ intersectional voice shines through during this critical election. Now, where do we stand? Our incoming Executive Director Kierra Johnson, Victoria Jeon from National Queer…
This morning, the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court heard Fulton v Philadelphia—a case that could have devastating effects for folks across the country. That’s why tonight we are cosponsoring a Virtual Town Hall to break everything down for you. We’ll even send you the recording if you miss it. RSVP here now to join…
(WASHINGTON, DC) – This morning the Supreme Court will hear a case that could give taxpayer-funded agencies a broad license to discriminate when providing social services to someone who is LGBTQ, holds different religious beliefs, has been previously divorced, or otherwise contradicts what they say their agency believes. A taxpayer-funded agency named Catholic Social Services…
On November 4, 2020, the Supreme Court will hear a case that could give taxpayer-funded agencies a broad license to discriminate when providing social services to someone who is LGBTQ, holds different religious beliefs, has been previously divorced, or otherwise contradicts what they say their agency believes. A taxpayer-funded agency named Catholic Social Services (CSS)…
How to spot it and what to do. Whether you’re planning to vote in-person early or on Election Day this year, you need to know your voting rights, including the right not to be harassed about which candidate you’ve cast your ballot for, or if you’re allowed to vote at all. This is voter intimidation, and it is illegal. Voter intimidation is…
