NCLR – National Center for Lesbian Rights

Two weeks after the 2024 election, experts from National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), Family Equality, Movement Advancement Project (MAP), and GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law) had a conversation focused on Marriage and Family Protections. NCLR's Shannon Minter moderated. You can now watch this important discussion on our Youtube channel! https://lnkd.in/gMFTFAu4

How can the LGBTQ community show up, fight back, and work most powerfully in today’s divided political and cultural climate? Join NCLR's President Imani Rupert-Gordon, Hutch Hutchins from Equality Federation, Andy Marra from Advocates for Trans Equality, and Ricardo Martinez from GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law), TODAY at 5 p.m. PT for Horizons Foundation's #StateOfTheMovement. This is a free discussion and Q&A about the present and future of the #LGBTQ movement. Register: https://ow.ly/JmKI50TYtxZ

Do you have questions about LGBTQ marriage and family protections post-election? NCLR – National Center for Lesbian Rights, Family Equality, Movement Advancement Project (MAP), and GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law) will hold a conversation focused on LGBTQ Marriage and Family Protections. Join experts from each organization in a one hour conversation moderated by Shannon Minter to try to answer your concerns and questions. This webinar will be recorded and shared after the event. A conversation with: Naomi Goldberg, Movement Advancement Project Nesta Johnson, National Center for Lesbian Rights Mary Bonauto, GLAD Law Megan York, Family Equality Register here: https://lnkd.in/gW-ndNWq

Join NCLR’s President, Imani Rupert-Gordon and Vice President of Legal, Shannon Minter, on Wednesday, November 20, to discuss what NCLR work looks like in this new climate. With our strong history working in reproductive, immigration and transgender rights, we feel the attacks of this new administration at every turn. Shannon and Imani will spend 30 minutes sharing our thoughts and strategy for continuing to grow support and protections for the LGBTQ community. Following this conversation, we are excited to partner with Family Equality, Movement Advancement Project (MAP), and GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law), for a conversation focused on Marriage and Family Protections. Join experts from each organization in a one-hour conversation moderated by Shannon Minter to try to answer your concerns and questions. The conversation will be recorded and shared out after Wednesday. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g_adTSqX

NCLR's President Imani Rupert-Gordon will be part of the program! The event is this upcoming Monday evening, and you can attend either in-person in San Francisco or online. https://lnkd.in/gfQNsfFu

Please share amongst your networks! 🏳️🌈 We are convening a day-long in-person Rural Pride Summit in Gainesville, Florida on December 6, 2024. The summit aims to bring many local community members and leaders together with national and state groups to build and strengthen relationships, raise the profile of the issues that matter to rural communities, and learn from and support each other. 🏳️🌈 We invite all those interested in participating in the summit to register. Registration is free: https://lnkd.in/gVjeMY8y

"Nex Benedict should be alive today, and while today’s resolution offers a measure of accountability, there is no justice in a tragic case like this one.     Nex was failed by the Owasso School District at nearly every opportunity, and so were other transgender and nonbinary students in this District. We can only hope that the intervention that never came for Nex can come for other students and future students in time.     All students deserve the right to go to school without fear of violence, bullying, or harassment, and today’s resolution will be a critical step in helping make that a reality for more people. We are deeply grateful for the advocacy of local leaders in Oklahoma, as well as the Department of Education’s leadership in holding Owasso School District accountable, ensuring that all students have access to safe and accessible public education." - Imani Rupert-Gordon   

For every member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and for those who support us: We’ve got this. We’ve got us. No matter who you are, where you live, or the outcome of yesterday’s election, today we are an LGBTQIA2S+ community united. Together, across races, places, genders, and abilities, we have shown up for each other by organizing, mobilizing, and casting our ballots for the freedom to be ourselves. Our work continues. https://lnkd.in/gcFrNSRF

The LGBTQ community has a long history of never backing down from a fight for our rights. United in our strength, during the most difficult of times, we have pushed forward and achieved significant progress for decades. This moment feels uniquely challenging. But we have been here before, up against what feels like insurmountable oppositional forces.   And each time we have to reckon with the reality that the way we see the world - one of kindness and bounty, justice and equity, a world where queer excellence and joy is folded into the fabric of daily life - is not universally shared, we hurt.   We are worried for our friends and family most vulnerable to hate. And we need to fight. Tirelessly and together.  But for today, commit. To your neighbors, to safety for all, to justice.  We got us. 

“NCLR believes that Proposition 314 in Arizona could have serious implications for the state’s immigrant community. It would further marginalize vulnerable groups—such as women, children, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those living with HIV—by pushing them into the shadows and discouraging them from seeking essential legal, medical, or social assistance. This would not only harm those directly affected but would also undermine broader community trust in public institutions. When people feel they cannot safely interact with authorities or access basic services, it weakens the social fabric and increases vulnerabilities, ultimately making entire communities feel less safe."  - Hogar’s Program Associate Pamela Mercado Garcia https://lnkd.in/gWGcx7e9