We envision a world in which oppression is obsolete and all aspects of identity are honored. Equality New Mexico is the state's LGBTQ advocacy and civil rights organization.
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We are working hard at the State Legislature for better policies for LGBTQ New Mexicans! Check out our video and support our fight now by donating, volunteering, and recruiting your friends and family!
Here's what we are working hard to do at the New Mexico State Legislature in 2021
Rep. Stefani Lord has a pattern of racism and abusing her elected office to shame and silence community members. She must be censured. Sign the petition>>> https://bit.ly/3uxao5Q #nmleg #nmpol #SessionStefani #NMGOPsoRacist
Rep. Stefani Lord has a pattern of racism and abusing her elected office to shame and silence community members. She must be censured. Sign the petition>>> https://bit.ly/3uxao5Q #nmleg #nmpol #SessionStefani #NMGOPsoRacist
Following the lead of 60+ Black orgs and individuals, we call for the censure of Senator Baca and Representative Lord for their pattern of racist transgressions against our community. Watch the video. Sign the petition. https://bit.ly/3uxao5Q #nmleg #nmpol #NMGOPsoRacist
TODAY House Consumer and Public Affairs will hear #HB304 an attack on trans athletes in NM youth sports. You can listen in at NMlegis.gov sign out petition to OPPOSE this attack http://bit.ly/OpposeHB304
Racism is NEVER okš£ especially not in our legislature! Read our letter addressing Black Leadersā call to censure racist Republican Lawmakers! #GOPSoRacist #NMPol #NMLeg
š£Racism is NEVER okš£ especially not in our legislature! Read our letter addressing Black Leadersā call to censure racist Republican Lawmakers! #GOPSoRacist #NMPol #NMLeg
EQNM Board Member Martin Walker's Letter to Editor in the Las Cruces Sun News states very clearly why earned Paid Sick Leave.
The existing and proposed increases will damage our stateās favorite industry, the New Mexico chile industry.
Senator Schmedes has introduced a bill to let healthcare providers refuse treatment to LGBTQ New Mexicans. Read out blog post below about this horrible bill, and Schmedes' history of working to exclude LGBTQ from access to healthcare.
Senator Greg Schmedes (R-SD 19) represents pieces of Bernalillo, Santa Fe, Sandoval, & Torrance Counties andĀ actively works against the LGBTQ community in New Mexico .Ā In his time in the House and now the Senate,Ā he has introduced and sponsored many discriminator
Is time to close the loophole in the Human Rights Act. And we're on our way! Let us know if you would like to help!
A bill that would amend the New Mexico Human Rights Act to make clear that public bodies and state agencies are subject to its provisions passed unanimously in committee hearing Saturday. HB 192 isā¦
Watch now as House Democrats and advocates speak on the NM Civil Rights Act. This is a David vs Goliath situation - and this bill even the playing field. EQNM will fight for all of our Civil Rights to be protected.
New Mexicans speak out about justice denied, the need for accountability, and the urgency of the #NMCivilRights Act.
Racial justice is an LGBTQ issue. Read about two of our priority bills in this session and why they are important for all of us living in the intersections of our identities!
Our communities - communities of color, LGBTQ communities, Black and Indigenous communities, all deserve a way to fight for the rights we have been granted but are often not respected. As youāve heard us say before, EQNM is working toward liberation and justice for ALL New Mexicans, and we believe...
If our Constitutionally protected rights are violated, we all deserve access to justice. The NM Civil Rights Act - HB4 - gives all New Mexicans an opportunity for justice and accountability. Use this link to email your Legislator in support of the NM Civil Rights Act: http://bit.ly/EQNMHB4
You've heard us - We're rebuilding a movement. But what does this mean?
Here's how we're doing that!
The LGBTQ movement for liberation has been long, evolving, and continues to ebb and flow with time. Equality NM is much like this. Founded in 1993, we have had multiple names, various priority projects, many different leaders and our share of good times and rough times.Ā So when we say we a
The Equality New Mexico team will be sharing updates, stories, background information and ways to help throughout the Legislative Session. Check out our intro-post!
Friends and Supporters of Equality New Mexico. Throughout the Legislative Session the EQNM team will add information here to keep you updated on who we are, what weāre working on, and what you can do to help! Check back for updates at least once a week! Weāre hearing a lot of news revolving ar
Abortion care is an LGBTQ issue!
āThis is one piece of a whole quilt of policies that impact decisions people make about their bodies. We believe people should get to make their own decisions about their healthcare and their bodies,ā
With a new set of members in the state Senate, a bill to repeal the New Mexico 1969 abortion ban is expected to be filed in the upcoming New Mexico Legislature. Six Democrats who support abortion rā¦
What is happening today is Domestic Terrorism. In the days to come we CANNOT let this rest without addressing the realities of disproportionate and incredibly different responses to "protesters" based on their cause, skin color, and the makeup of their crowd.
Right now we are hoping for the safety of our friends and allies, our family in DC - members of congress, their staff, New Mexicans working for the federal Gov't, national advocacy organizations, and the citizens of DC.
āThe laws are an expression of our community values,ā Candelaria said. āWeāre sending a very clear message about this.ā
We cannot continue to say with our laws that we do not value the lives of LGBTQ people in the same way as others. It is time to end Panic Defense in New Mexico.
An anti-discrimination bill to help protect the LGBTQ community in the state will be filed in January ahead of the state legislative session. State Sen. Jacob Candelaria, D-Albuquerque, is sponsoriā¦
Congratulations to New Mexico's own Rep. Deb Haaland!
Congresswoman Haaland has been a staunch, unapologetic and excited ally to the LGBTQ community her whole career!
We are also so excited that for the first time ever the Department of Interior (which houses the Bureau of Indian Affairs) will have a Native American Secretary! #DebForInterior
President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Democratic Rep. Deb Haaland, a Native American congresswoman from New Mexico, to serve as interior secretary in a historic pick for a department that oversees the country's vast natural resources, including tribal lands.
In New Mexico, there is an outdated, 1969, abortion ban on the books. With Roe v. Wade on the line at the Supreme Court, it must be repealed this legislative session- not only because it is the right thing to do, but because as queer and trans people, our liberation is bound up in the liberation of all people... especially those who have or will be denied control of their own bodies. Sign our petition here: https://secure.everyaction.com/ROK6GilHrkiq4DPCM99ihg2
Paid Sick Leave is an LGBTQ issue. LGBTQ exhibit disproportionately high instances of HIV/AIDS, cancer, and Mental/Emotional health issues. No one, including our Queer and Trans workers, should be forced to decide between earning enough money to survive and having time to seek health care.
If you live in Albuquerque take a moment now to urge the City Council to pass the Paid Sick Leave proposal this Monday!
And stay tuned for a statewide proposed solution to this LGBTQ health - public health - issue!
Click here to send your email to Albuquerque City Councilors now
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Join our friends at Bold Futures who are screening this powerful film! Rebuilding a movement at Equality New Mexico means building strong, collaborative, relationships across identities, across issues, and across communities. Nowhere is that more true than in the fight LGBTQ people have always had over control of our own bodies - whether controlling our transitions or our reproductive health.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn and build our movement across New Mexico!
Bold Futures is hosting an online screening of the film Belly of the Beast 12/04- 12/11. It's a powerful film that exposes forced sterilization in California's prisons, and also highlights the power of organizing. If you are a Black, Indigenous, or formerly incarcerated person and would like a free ticket you can register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/belly-of-the-beast-film-screening-tickets-130317036765
If you would like to purchase a ticket you can buy one directly through local cinema The Guild Cinema here: https://www.guildcinema.com/movie/2853
Accessibility Supports: The online screening format will allow viewers to watch the film at whatever time of day or night works for you! The film is presented in English and has closed captioning available. Let us know if you have further accessibility needs we can support.
December 8th , 2020 at 5:30 - 7:00pm (MT) on Zoom
We are also hosting an amazing panel with Kelli Dillon, one of the impacted women from the film who organized for change, and systems impacted women from New Mexico. Panelists will share their reflections on the film and how people have been impacted in NM and beyond.
Thank you to all of our friends and supporters for your donations on Giving Tuesday! Thanks to you all we raised 85% of our goal yesterday, and the support keeps coming in!
We are rebuilding a movement in New Mexico and glad to have you all in it with us!
Tomorrow is the day! Join us in rebuilding the movement by supporting Equality New Mexico Foundation on Giving Tuesday! Give here now or mark your calendar for tomorrow
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Giving Tuesday is just under a week away! Don't forget Equality New Mexico this holiday season! Mark your calendar today!
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We are rebuilding a movement! We've rolled out our Legislative Agenda for the 2021 session, and we are ready to get to work! Will you join us?
https://bit.ly/EQNM21
Today we mourn, we grieve and we rememberā¦
So that tomorrow we can fight, for those still with us!
Equality New Mexico Honors this #TDORNM and asks you share this art while taking a moment to acknowledge those we have lost. While recommitting to protect those still with us.
Share this art with your community and honor the resilience of trans people of color.
We know that Queer and Trans Americans, especially Queer and Trans People of Color are acutely aware of the implications of the Presidential Election. We may not know those results until late todayā¦ We will keep watching for them until they are final.
But Equality New Mexico will be working and building no matter what. Our work doesnāt stop on Election Day, it begins anew.
Will you join us in rebuilding this movement?
http://bit.ly/EQNM2021
We may not know the results of all the Elections tonight. We cannot achieve liberation for all people, until we have valued the voices - and in this case the votes - of all people.
This year expect delays in counting ballots. If the results are taking time-it's not because something nefarious is happening - itās because election officials are working to carefully count every vote.
#lgbtqvotes #vote2020 #counteveryvote
LGBTQ people are not strangers to violence or threats. In fact, our entire history is wrapped up in experiences of trauma. We also know all too well the realities of living in a world where the systems meant to protect people donāt necessarily protect us. It is important to remind ourselves that the Stonewall Riots starting on June 28th, 1969, are rooted in LGBTQ oppression, but also were a direct result of mistreatment by police and the six days that followed, had folks from various walks of life unite to demand justice from the cops. From the HIV/AIDS crisis in the 1980s to the dismissal of hate-motivated violence in communities across this country, Queer and Trans people have not always been able to count on the support of law enforcement or the open arms of agencies whose mission is to support and assist all people.
Right now, hatred is being felt in an especially acute way and hatred and threats of violence are in fact being rewarded. And while LGBTQ people are feeling this violence, we know that LGBTQ people of color, women of color and Black and Indigenous people are always feeling these threats. We often have to make incredibly difficult decisions about where to go and how to handle violence or the threats of it.
It is crucial, now more than ever, that LGBTQ folx be the community we need, for each other. In the coming days, we can expect to see a rise in experiences of violence and an increase in the intensity of these threats.
We know Queer and Trans people are resilient. Weāve always been the community we need, weāve always been there to support and shelter each other, and we will have to do that again for our most vulnerable in the coming days.
I encourage us all to find the community we need, in our hometowns or across the country; in ways this pandemic has already taught us to do. I encourage us all to share with each other the resources we have in our reach - here are just a few:
https://tgrcnm.org/groups (TGRCNM support groups info)
http://eqnm.org/sageabq (SAGE ABE info)
https://fb.me/e/2SRucgMdq (UNM LGBTQRC event)
We cannot ignore the fact that violence and threats have been part of the LGBTQ experience throughout history. We wonāt pretend it doesnt impact Queer and Trans people of color especially. We will certainly not repeat the idea that itās as simple as ācall 911,ā because it hasnāt been that simple, for LGBTQ people of color, for women of color, for Black and Indigenous people who experience violence, for those who experience domestic violence, and for leaders in our movements for bodily autonomy and for liberation. Itās not always that simple.
But we do know what we have always known, that we can be resilient in large part because we can be there for each other. I have no doubt that this moment of political division, of hatred and violence, of voter intimidation and of fear for our future, we will come together again. We will continue to be the best safety net we have, because we have always known how.
Don't forget to vote, be ready to engage in our fight to reform a system that hasnāt always protected us, and be there for each other.
With only a couple of days left of early voting in New Mexico, its critical that we, and all of our family and friends do their part! Use these graphics remind family and friends to cast their ballots! #NMPOL #LGBTQ #Vote2020 #VoteEarly
The US Senate just confirmed Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Make no mistake, our rights and liberties are at stake. The most important thing we can do now is vote! It won't protect us all, but it will be the first step!
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
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Albuquerque Proud Procession https://facebook.com/events/s/albuquerque-proud-procession/264788854896338/?ti=icl
Our partners at @elcentrodeigualdadyderechos, a local immigrantsā rights and workersā 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 Trumpās deportation machine.
Letās 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 EQNMās 27 year history of winning stronger non-discrimination protections for our stateās 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 Mexicoās 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 peoplesā protections from conversion therapy, and all youthās 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." š 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 ā 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 ā 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 canāt (and wonāt) win here.
TUNE IN NOW: Governor Michelle Lujan Grishamās 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! š„āØ We hope that 2019 brings historic progress for the LGBTQ+ community and we wish you a happy and healthy year ahead. Together, weāll 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 youāll 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. š³ļøāš
Early voting makes waiting in line a thing of the past! Donāt wait any longer & make use of #EarlyVotingNM from Oct. 20th - Nov. 3rd. š³ā For polling locations go to: NMVote.org š»
Weāre out here in the streets fighting for queer & trans immigrant liberation. Helps us end injustice for our community! #JusticeForRoxsana #AbolishICE
Helps us grow our identity garden!
HAPPY PRIDE FROM EQUALITY NEW MEXICO!
Need a float to walk with at ABQ Pride? Come find us! Weāre outside Kellys at Central and Wellesley!
Weāre 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 nationās 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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