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OUT Community Survey
OUT Community Survey
A national survey of health and well-being among LGBTQIA+ individuals, their loved ones, and those whose work involves LGBTQIA+ communities
2026 General Assembly Session
January 19: GA Virtual Kickoff 2026
January 19: GA Virtual Kickoff 2026
Join Equality Virginia as we break down what you can expect in this year's General Assembly session. From the Marriage Equality Amendment to legislation to proactively protect LGBTQ+ rights and funding our health care, we'll let you know what to look for and how you can make your voice heard for LGBTQ+ equality and bodily autonomy this year.
Equality Virginia's 2026 Pride at the Capitol: LGBTQ+ Lobby Days!
Equality Virginia's 2026 Pride at the Capitol: LGBTQ+ Lobby Days!
Join Equality Virginia on February 2 in Richmond for a powerful day of advocacy! Get trained, meet with lawmakers, and stand up for LGBTQ+ equality. No experience needed!
Protecting Trans Healthcare
Share Your Story! Help push back on the Trump Administration's attack on transgender health care!
Share Your Story! Help push back on the Trump Administration's attack on transgender health care!
Help push back on the Trump Administration’s latest attempt to restrict access to health care for transgender young people.
Joint Letter in Support of Gender-Affirming Care in Virginia - Equality Virginia
Joint Letter in Support of Gender-Affirming Care in Virginia - Equality Virginia
As Virginians, we stand unequivocally for the right of transgender people and their families to access medically appropriate, evidence-based health care—free from fear, stigma, or political intrusion. Decisions about health care belong where they always have: between patients, families, and qualified medical professionals, guided by compassion, expertise, and respect—not ideology.
State/Local Advocacy
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Find Your Virginia Lawmakers!
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Share Your Story and Make Virginia Better!
Share Your Story and Make Virginia Better!
Virginians for Reproductive Power Hour Registration
Virginians for Reproductive Power Hour Registration
Press Releases & Mentions
Column: VA's election shouldn't be focused on trans people
Column: VA's election shouldn't be focused on trans people
It doesn’t make sense to ask Virginia voters to decide a critical election based on how they feel about their trans neighbors or whether they understand us. This election does not need to be about trans people, and should not be about trans people. It should be about the significant issues we face as a state and how we can solve them, together.
Virginia organizations reject political attacks on trans youth and health care - ACLU of Virginia
Virginia organizations reject political attacks on trans youth and health care - ACLU of Virginia
"Virginia Commonwealth University Health’s decision to close its gender-affirming care clinic for patients under 19 is yet another blow that has nothing to do with health – and everything to do with politics."
Civil Rights Groups Call on VHSL to Reverse Trans Sports Ban - National Women's Law Center
Civil Rights Groups Call on VHSL to Reverse Trans Sports Ban - National Women's Law Center
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — (May 6, 2025) On Tuesday, the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC), ACLU of Virginia, and Equality Virginia called on the executive committee of the Virginia High School League (VHSL) to reverse its discriminatory and unnecessary ban on transgender athletes in school events. The league had abandoned its long-running policy that supported both trans and cisgender student […]
COMMENTARY: What my trans child has taught me.
COMMENTARY: What my trans child has taught me.
Advocates Beat 91% of Last Year's Anti-LGBTQ Bills. How?
Advocates Beat 91% of Last Year's Anti-LGBTQ Bills. How?
While the trans community still faces unprecedented legislative attacks, with 49 bills passing into law in 2024, there are key strategies that activists are using to fight back.
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Federal Response
Guidance for Virginia's LGBTQIA+ Communities After Trump's Election
Guidance for Virginia's LGBTQIA+ Communities After Trump's Election
Guidance for Virginia's LGBTQIA+ Communities After Trump's Inauguration
Guidance for Virginia's LGBTQIA+ Communities After Trump's Inauguration
2025 General Assembly Session
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Look Up Your Delegate & Senator
STATEWIDE & LOCAL ADVOCACY
2024 Legislative Scorecard
2024 Legislative Scorecard
School Board Policy & Meeting Tracker
School Board Policy & Meeting Tracker
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Join our Safe Schools Action Network!
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