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Our Trans siblings face so much health care discrimination. Our loved ones deserve access to health care. Voting in this election is an act of protection. Go to NMVOTE.org for all the details you need to cast your ballot safely in New Mexico. #LGBTQ #NMPOL #VOTE #Election2020 #LGBTQVoters
Some Supreme Court Justices have already asked The Court to revisit the Marriage Equality decision in Obergefell v Hodges.
If we want to protect our hard-won right to marry who we love, we have to start by voting!
NMvote.org will give you all the information you need to cast your ballot.
New Mexico voters can find all the information they need to safely cast a ballot at NMVote.org
October 20: Last day to request an absentee ballot
October 27: Recommended last day to return an absentee ballot by mail
October 31: Early voting ends and Same-Day Registration ends
November 3: Election Day
The Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett presents a threat to LGBTQ people across the U.S. - including here in New Mexico.
https://nmpoliticalreport.com/2020/10/12/u-s-supreme-court-could-roll-back-lgbtq-equality/
A court case that could affect anti-discrimination laws in New Mexico will soon be before the U.S. Supreme Court. The case, Fulton v. the City of Philadelphia, will be heard by the Supreme Court ne…
LGBTQ New Mexicans have a lot at stake with this Supreme Court Nominee. https://nmpoliticalreport.com/2020/10/12/u-s-supreme-court-could-roll-back-lgbtq-equality/
A court case that could affect anti-discrimination laws in New Mexico will soon be before the U.S. Supreme Court. The case, Fulton v. the City of Philadelphia, will be heard by the Supreme Court ne…
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OCT 19 - Tune in Monday night @ 6pm. Be sure the click the FOLLOW button at bit.ly/ABQPrideLive. Check out Seliah DeLeon and Goliath Steel with guest Marshall Martinez, Interim Executive Director of Equality New Mexico. #ABQPrideLive
EQNM's mission is to be a trusted partner, and to uplift the voices and leadership of our community in creating a reality of equity, full access, and sustainable wellness for LGBTQ New Mexicans.
Equality New Mexico is PROUD to have endorsed Roger and we are PROUD to stand by him today.
The article published by the Pinon Post is a shameful, violent, homophobic, political dog whistle that is reminiscent of a time in history when LGBTQ individuals were either oversexualized or stripped of sexuality completely in order to ostracize us or wipe away our identities. That is not the world we live in today.
Queer and Trans New Mexicans are more than our sexuality. We are teachers and family. We are mentors and civil servants. And Roger, he's the kind of generous leader we need to see in office today.
STATEMENT: Roger Montoya, Democratic candidate for House District 40, addresses his past
When I was asked to run for the State House, I knew Republicans and their allies would bring up whatever they could find to discredit me. After much reflection and advice, I decided to not let the fact of something I did nearly forty years ago, in a very different time and climate, prevent me from running. Serving others—working to improve the community I love—is my mission, my passion, and the work I will do the remainder of my days, whether I am elected NM House 40 Representative or not.
I am committed to telling the truth.
Thirty-eight years ago, as a 22-year-old struggling college student, I was a modern dancer and performer living in Los Angeles. I worked hard to earn my own way, never relying on anyone else, including my parents. I was auditioning for commercials and doing my best to succeed. Among those choices were two adult films I acted in as an adult, with other adults, in a very different environment and time. I am not proud of that choice, as I was young and naïve, but those experiences helped me to understand the exploitation young people face. Those experiences do not reflect who I am, and they are insignificant in the scope of my life’s work, yet they helped inspire my dedication to my community and the work I do to make sure that youth have opportunities, support and confidence.
Over the past three decades, I have brought people together from all walks of life to tackle some of our state’s most pressing issues. I’m proud of helping people in rural New Mexico deal with life-threatening illnesses during the AIDS and COVID pandemics. I am proud of bringing arts to the schools in a new and creative way that included an entire community. I am proud of the non-profits I’ve founded and the work they are doing today to inspire our community, to provide food and shelter to our homeless, to feed and nourish, and address chronic substance abuse. I am proud to have worked alongside so many in this community to bring change for the better, and nothing will change that.
If the Republican Party chooses to focus on something I did nearly four decades ago rather than how hard I will work to bring back our devastated economy, provide healthcare, create new jobs and industries, to improve our public schools, to fix our crumbling infrastructure, and to protect our land, acequias and our way of life, that is their choice. I trust the voters to make a better choice because we have so much at stake this November.
These are challenging times and I will be a truth-teller first and foremost, especially when it is relevant to the problems we are facing as a nation, a state and a community of Norteños.
Winning was never guaranteed, but I will continue to fight with respect and dignity for the very soul of this beautiful community.
“The truth will set you free.”- John 8:32
Equality New Mexico is PROUD to endorse this group of LGBTQ Candidates in New Mexico.
After this election we could have 6 openly Gay or Lesbian members of the State Legislature. That's 3 times as many as ever before. #RepresentationMatters #Vote #EQNM #ElectionsHaveConsequences
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EQNM has a new Interim Executive Director! "Meet" him here!
Supporters, Members and Friends of EQNM, I’m so excited to have a chance to introduce myself to you. As you may have heard I have been appointed by the Board of Directors at EQNM as the Interim Executive Di
Our lives are on the line. The next Supreme Court Justice could be the deciding vote on protecting healthcare access, keeping abortion legal, our right to vote, human rights, and so much more. Giving Donald Trump another appointment to the Supreme Court could end our rights for an entire generation. We must stop him.
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Turning "crisis moments" into "movement moments" is how we build power and create lasting change. Now is a time to come together to honor the legacy of Justice Ginsburg and gear up to protect the rights she helped us gain.
Join us tomorrow virtually, or in a Covid-safe way in Albuquerque, with organizational partners who are committed to this fight, and our liberation.
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This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion on three Title VII cases and ruled that LGBTQ+ employees are protected under current law! In the midst of the COVID-19 health crisis and vitally important nationwide demonstrations in support of Black lives and against systemic racism, today’s decision is heartening and encouraging.
This is a landmark moment for legal equality. The Supreme Court has ruled that companies don’t have a right to discriminate against LGBTQ people in the workplace. This historic decision says that LGBTQ people are, and should be, protected from discrimination under federal sex discrimination law.
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The Supreme Court ruled that under federal law, employers cannot fire or otherwise discriminate against [LGBTQ+] workers based on sex, gender identity, and/or sexual orientation.
We take this win, and will continue to fight to eliminate discrimination beyond employment.
The Supreme Court says the federal ban on discrimination "based on sex" also applies to gay, lesbian, and transgender employees.
“UNOFFICIAL” Social Distancing Pride/BLM Parade (sic)
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Albuquerque Proud Procession
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We have heard and acknowledge the concerns of our community and partners. We have held an emergency board meeting and have placed Adrian Carver on immediate administrative leave. While Carver is on administrative leave, the Board will assess future actions including addressing the status of the organization's leadership.
Yesterday, in an interview with KOB 4's Chris Ramirez, when asked about the upcoming decision on three Title VII nondiscrimination cases, Alexis Martinez Johnson exposed her transphobia:
Community, A conservative Northern New Mexico Congressional candidate, Alexis Martinez Johnson, wants to give employers a license to discriminate against transgender employees. Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court heard three cases that could either take away existing L
SAY WHAT?!
“Alexis Martinez Johnson: If the individual is employed, and they decide to be transgender and be in a situation like that, I think the employer should have the ability to make the decision, but we will see what the Supreme Court says, and we will follow the rule of the law.”
A crowded field is trying to take over New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District seat, which is being vacated by Ben Ray Lujan, who is running for U.S. Senate.
"I believe in what I'm doing. I've stood up for myself to make sure that it happens. That's what keeps me going," she said.
"If you're part of the human race, which we all are, we all deserve the same basic rights. We're not asking for anything special. We're just asking to be treated like other people are."
The Michigan woman who last year became the first transgender person to have a civil rights complaint heard by the Supreme Court has died, her family said
"People of color, women, LGBTQ people, and groups living at the intersections of those identities encounter systemic factors that lead them to work in industries with low job security and employment without paid leave, making recovery during a pandemic significantly more challenging."
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A new CAP analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data reveals same-sex couples have endured higher rates of unemployment nearly every year since 2014.
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As the majority of us learn to cope with isolation, stories of LGBTQ people facing lockdown with unsupportive families have become a worrying reality for many.
ACTION: SIGN OUR PETITION TO END BLOOD DONATION DISCRIMINATION
The public health emergency related to COVID-19 is shedding light on many of the already existing inequities in our healthcare system. Discrimination based on someone's sexual orientation or gender identity is wrong under normal circumstances.
www.eqnm.org/fda
Sign our petition to end blood donation discrimination:
THANK YOU, Lt. Governor Howie Morales for working to end the discriminatory barriers to donating blood that many bi, queer & gay men, and many transgender people experience.
Rest in Power, Lorena.
Known as the mother of the trans Latinx community in Queens, Borjas’ work as an organizer has impacted trans Latinx communities across the country.
Video h/t: Vibianno Imanuel Gonzalez
A short portrait on Lorena Borjas, mexican transgender, New York social worker.
A message from our staff member, Kisa Fana, to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility:
"Happy Transgender Day of Visibility beauties! To all the beauties and bros uncertain about binding, GCS rescheduling or putting make up on or playing with snap filters to sit around in the house. I see you, never let the world sully your sparkling hearts!💖🏳️⚧🤟👀💋 #transdayofvisibility #MoreThanVisibility #TransIsBeautiful"
Challenging times have always brought our communities together and during this public health and economic crisis, that spirit is alive and well. We will move forward together.
The team here at Equality New Mexico has been working hard to compile resources for transgender and queer people and our families in New Mexico.
Challenging times have always brought our communities together and during this public health and economic crisis, that spirit is alive and well. We will move forward together.
Sneak Peek: this officially launches tomorrow, but we've been hard at work all week. We're proud of all the information, resources, and tools we are compiling for LGBTQ+ New Mexicans during the pandemic.
Challenging times have always brought our communities together and during this public health and economic crisis, that spirit is alive and well. We will move forward together.
Know your rights! Thank you New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty for putting together this tool.
New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty - Celebrating 20 Years of Changing Laws and Lives
Join our friends at the New Mexico Black Mental Health Coalition for a webinar! This workshop will discuss and provide insight into the world of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Comorbid Disorders, give an overview of developmental disabilities as well as learning disabilities and treatment modalities.
So You Think It's ADHD? Danielle C. Riddle Price, PsyD, LPCC
Here you will find information on business development webinars and trainings; support with drafting capability statements and RFPs; and much, much more to help our businesses and community stay strong and ready for the year ahead.
Questions? [email protected] This page is dedicated to our network of exceptional, innovative LGBT Business Enteprises (LGBTBEs) in the NGLCC network. Here you will fiind information on business development webinars and trainings; online matchmakers, both B2B and corporate; support with drafting ca...
Our partners at Indigenous Women Rising know that, even during this pandemic, access to reproductive healthcare (including abortion) is critical to transgender and queer communities. ✊🏾
"Lorenzo said that reproductive health care, including contraception, abortion, prenatal visits and giving birth, “will be impacted and none of these are elective." Lorenzo also expressed concern for those who identify as transgender, gender nonbinary, as well as for those who identify as women, and for immigrant communities."
New Mexico abortion fund providers are already seeing impacts as the public health emergency and financial crisis worsens during the COVID-19 global pandemic, according to advocates. A group of abo…
We're fortunate (because of lots of collective hard work) to have a legislature that does the exact opposite of the Idaho legislature. #nmpol
The latest bill would reinstitute a ban on gender changes on birth certificates, defying a federal court ruling.
Take some time (while you have it) to fill out the census!!! It's easy, safe, and important to do so that all our families are counted!
Congresswoman Deb Haaland has a special message for all New Mexicans receiving invitations to fill out their #2020Census:
"Being counted and being seen is crucial for the future of our families."
For more information go to: 2020census.gov
#WeCountNM #ICountNM ICount NM
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“UNOFFICIAL” Social Distancing Pride/BLM Parade (sic) https://facebook.com/events/s/unofficial-socially-distancing/1136516816706025/?ti=icl
Albuquerque Proud Procession https://facebook.com/events/s/albuquerque-proud-procession/264788854896338/?ti=icl
Our partners at @elcentrodeigualdadyderechos, a local immigrants’ rights and workers’ justice organization, elected officials, and immigrant families impacted by the detention of a loved one speak out at a press conference against the recent uptick of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Albuquerque and attempts by the federal government to strong-arm local governments into fueling Trump’s deportation machine.
Let’s correct the record: Equality New Mexico did not try to kill #HB25 the Pregnant Worker Accommodations Act. EQNM strongly supports efforts to codify protections for workers who are pregnant. We look forward to working with NM State Representative Gail Chasey and Senator Liz Stefanics NM Senate District 39 in Interim Committees to explore ways we can continue EQNM’s 27 year history of winning stronger non-discrimination protections for our state’s most marginalized populations. Southwest Women's Law Center, ACLU of New Mexico, Bold Futures
Moments ago, we led the charge to defeat HJR2, Rep. Gregg Schmedes' effort to weaken New Mexico’s ban on conversion therapy on minors. VICTORY!!! The ambiguous and broadly worded bill was a thinly-veiled assault on public education and would have led to the weakening of LGBTQ+ young peoples’ protections from conversion therapy, and all youth’s ability to access behavioral/mental healthcare, substance abuse counseling, reproductive healthcare, and youth suicide prevention counseling. Most egregiously, this bill would have circumvented our hard fought prohibition on conversion therapy. We proudly thank the members of the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee who voted to table this bill. Chairwoman Liz Thomson, New Mexico State Representative Angelica Rubio, Andrea Romero.
"Because abortion bans are about power and control of our bodies." 🌈 EQNM is proud to be a member of the Respect NM Women coalition because reproductive healthcare, including abortion is HEALTHCARE. Abortion is LGBTQ+ affirming healthcare, and healthcare is not a crime. [Video from the Roe v. Wade celebration at the NM Legislature, c/o Respect NM Women.]
The Supreme Court has the opportunity to affirm that all LGBTQ people should be able to work hard and support themselves and their families without fear of harassment or discrimination at work. Join Senator Jacob Candelaria for New Mexico and Equality New Mexico Executive Director Adrian N. Carver as they discuss the implications of these cases on New Mexicans Help us keep up the fight for our community by donating at www.eqnm.org/donate #nmpol #nmleg #RiseUpOct8 #SCOTUS
You've probably seen us endorse candidates before, now we need your help. The EQNM Board of Directors endorses candidates for public office who align with our mission, vision, values, and core beliefs – because electing members of our community and our allies to office is a key part of how we continue to win equality for New Mexicans. That's where you come in – we need your help! We are currently accepting applications to join our "blind review" committee. What does this mean? It means that, if you're eligible and selected for the committee, you'll give the Board of Directors feedback on answers submitted to EQNM by candidates. It's called a "blind review" because we won't be revealing the candidate name or the specific race which you're evaluating and identifying information will be redacted from the questions. Apply here: http://bit.ly/2019reviewCommittee So, how's all this work? You must live in New Mexico and you cannot be a current candidate for local office or be actively working/volunteering for a candidate for local office. You must submit this application, answering the questions so that we can determine your alignment to our organizational values and issue priorities. Other than that, it's pretty easy and the commitment is fairly low! Apply here: http://bit.ly/2019reviewCommittee Here is our timeline: Applications to serve on the committee are due October 4th at 11:59pm You will be notified if you've been selected on October 7th. You will receive a link to the feedback google form on the 7th. You will be able to review candidates' answers through October 13th. Feedback google form is due back to the Board of Directors on October 13th at 11:59pm APPLY HERE: http://bit.ly/2019reviewCommittee
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Hey Trump, this is what resistance to your bigotry looks like in New Mexico. You can’t (and won’t) win here.
TUNE IN NOW: Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Secretary of Dept. of Workforce Solutions, Bill McCamley and EQNM ED, @Adrian N. Carver respond to the recent announcement that a series of non-discrimination cases concerning LGBTQ+ workers will be reviewed by the Supreme Court this fall, and discuss what that means for New Mexican LGBTQ+ workers. #nmleg #nmpol Help us respond to these cases: Become a member of Equality New Mexico now >>>http://bit.ly/memberEQNM
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham talks about LGBTQ+ issues at the legislative session! Joined by Rep Debbie Armstrong, Lobbyist Linda Siegle, EQNM ED Adrian N. Carver and Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico Co-Director Adrien Lawyer.
#FreeAlejandra. LIVE at Metropolitan Courthouse in Albuquerque with TransLatina Coalition.
LIVE NOW! Rep. Angelica Rubio, Rep. Liz Thomson, (maybe) Sen. Daniel A Ivey-Soto, and our lobbyist Linda Siegle discuss the results of LGBTQ+ priorities at this year's legislative session and what's coming up! Support this work by becoming a GEM--Give Every Month! >>>>> http://bit.ly/2QYQM6S
LIVE NOW! Rep. Debbie Armstrong, Rep. Gail Chasey, Sen. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, and Rep. Liz Thompson discuss the results of LGBTQ+ priorities at this year's legislative session and what's coming up! Support this work by becoming a GEM--Give Every Month! >>>>> http://bit.ly/2QYQM6S
The Vital Records Modernization Act is on its way to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham because of the hard work of our sponsors, Senator Candelaria for New Mexico, Representative Debbie Armstrong, and our floor sponsor, Representative Liz Thomson. This also wouldn't have been possible without our partners at the Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico and the National Center for Transgender Equality! Please show these folks some love by sharing this post!
Happy #NewYear2019! 🥂✨ We hope that 2019 brings historic progress for the LGBTQ+ community and we wish you a happy and healthy year ahead. Together, we’ll make sure that every LGBTQ+ New Mexican has access to opportunity and the tools to truly thrive.
Press conference announcing Vital Records Modernization Act. Sign our petition here: bit.ly/NMvrma
This #GivingTuesday, we hope you’ll continue to stand with us to demand progress for the LGBTQ+ community. Your support will go a long way in creating a safer, more inclusive New Mexico. 🏳️🌈
Early voting makes waiting in line a thing of the past! Don’t wait any longer & make use of #EarlyVotingNM from Oct. 20th - Nov. 3rd. 🗳✅ For polling locations go to: NMVote.org 💻
We’re out here in the streets fighting for queer & trans immigrant liberation. Helps us end injustice for our community! #JusticeForRoxsana #AbolishICE
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HAPPY PRIDE FROM EQUALITY NEW MEXICO!
Need a float to walk with at ABQ Pride? Come find us! We’re outside Kellys at Central and Wellesley!
We’re here outside the ABQ ICE office, demanding #JusticeForRoxsana! Support the fight to #EndTransDetention! #TransLiberationNow #DismantleIce #RiseUp #NMPol
Just a neighborly reminder that today is Election Day! Polls are open from 7am-7pm, so as you head out for the morning, be sure to think about your voting plan and carve out some time to make it to the polls. Here's a list of all the voting locations, so you can find one convenient to you! https://bit.ly/votebernco If you're not sure who to vote for, here are our picks:
We here, rallying for LGBTQ rights!
Today the Supreme Court issued a narrow ruling in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case, and while they sided with the baker who discriminated against a same-sex couple, the ruling pertained to the specifics of this case and did not undermine our nation’s core principle that businesses open to the public should be open to all. In fact, it reaffirmed that states can pass laws protecting LGBTQ people from discrimination. Join us tonight at our Supreme Court Ruling Rally for LGBTQ+ Rights! www.facebook.com/events/242392969848287/
Congresswoman Gwen S. Moore is here for #TeamDeb! Like EQNM and Pat Davis, Rep. Moore has endorsed Deb Haaland for Congress because she knows Deb is the powerful progressive champion and fighter the LGBTQ+ community needs.
EQNM Members: In 2010, Lynda Lovejoy compared being LGBTQ+ with being born with a disability. It's *NOT* ok to shame either one of those groups and we shouldn't send people like her back to elected office. If you live in the northwest quadrant of the state, you have an important choice to make about the Public Regulation Commission. We encourage you to take a look at Janene Yazzie for NM! #nmpol #notachoice #bornthisway
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