Washington, DC, October 22, 2015 — The National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund is applauding New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Order to extend anti-discrimimation protections to transgender and gender nonconforming people. “Millions of New Yorkers have been waiting for this day. We thank Governor Cuomo for his leadership in extending protections to the Empire…
Read MoreLGBTQ Advocates Respond to Last Night’s Presidential Debate
Washington, DC, October 14, 2015—Last night, the Democratic National Committee held its first televised debate for candidates seeking the party’s nomination for next year’s presidential election in November. In response, the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund released the following statement: “Last night’s debate was a good glimpse into each candidate’s vision for our country’s…
Read More2015 Legislative and Policy Guide
Download the Guide Now The National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund is mobilizing, training, and partnering with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer advocates across the nation to secure full freedom, justice, and equality for all. We’re working to create a future free from violence, discrimination, racism, poverty and injustice. On the the local level,…
Read MoreLGBTQ Advocates Join National Voter Registration Day
WASHINGTON, DC, September 22, 2015—The National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund is joining voting rights advocates across the country in encouraging all eligible voters to register to vote ahead of the upcoming elections this fall and next year. “LGBTQ voters cannot afford to stay home on any election. Next year’s presidential election will not only…
Read MoreCarey: GOP Debate “Revealing”
WASHINGTON, DC, August 7, 2015– The National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund is making the following statement regarding last night’s GOP presidential debate. “Last night’s GOP debate revealed how the opponents of equality view the LGBTQ community, people who support access to reproductive health services, people who demand an end to racism and our millions…
Read MoreNational LGBTQ Groups Endorse Voting Rights Act Restoration on Law’s 50th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, DC, August 5, 2015–On the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, over 30 national LGBTQ organizations are endorsing the restoration of the law, which was gutted by the 2013 Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder. “This summer marks the 50th anniversary of the VRA’s passage and voter suppression tactics continue to…
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