Equality Arizona

Equality Arizona is a statewide political advocacy organization in Arizona that advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights, including same-sex marriage.[1][2]

Equality Arizona
Founded1992 (1992)
Location
Area served
Arizona
Websiteequalityarizona.org
Formerly called
Arizona Human Rights Fund

History

Equality Arizona was formed in 1992 as the Arizona Human Rights Fund after the Phoenix City Council rejected a non-discrimination ordinance to extend protections to gays and lesbians.[3]

Structure

Equality Arizona is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working on charitable, scientific, and educational efforts to promote LGBT issues.[4]

Equality Arizona Advocacy Fund is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that engages in lobbying on LGBT policy matters.[4]

Equality Arizona Advocacy Fund PAC is a political action committee that endorses and support candidates for political office who support LGBT issues.[4]

Activities

Equality Arizona engages in political lobbying on LGBT issues, helping LGBT supportive candidates get elected into public office, educating the public on LGBT issues, and providing support to members of the LGBT community.[4][5][6][7][8]

The organization is a member of the Equality Federation.[9]

See also

References
  1. Smith, Dylan (October 7, 2014). "9th Circuit tosses gay marriage bans, ruling covers Arizona". TucsonSentinel.com. Retrieved 2015-06-23.
  2. McClay, Bob (October 20, 2014). "Gay-rights advocate calls Arizona same-sex marriage ruling a dream come true". ktar.com. Archived from the original on June 23, 2015. Retrieved 2015-06-23.
  3. Gardiner, Dustin (9 August 2014). "Phoenix's once controversial anti-bias law has little impact". azcentral. The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2015-06-23.
  4. "Who We Are". equalityarizona.org. Equality Arizona. Retrieved 2015-06-22.
  5. "Our Work". equalityarizona.org. Equality Arizona. Retrieved 2015-06-22.
  6. Alonzo, Monica (July 30, 2013). "Equality Arizona Supports Referendum Against HB 2305, Known as the Voter Suppression Law". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2015-06-23.
  7. Alonzo, Monica (September 4, 2013). "Equality Arizona Endorses Kate Gallego in Phoenix's District 8 City Council Race". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2015-06-23.
  8. Remillard, Mark (January 13, 2015). "Advocates hopeful Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey defends LGBT rights". ktar.com. Retrieved 2015-06-23.
  9. "Member Organizations". Equality Federation. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
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