Equality Arizona Explained

Equality Arizona
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Mcaption:U.S. State of Arizona
Area Served:Arizona
Location:Phoenix, Arizona
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Formerly:Arizona Human Rights Fund

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]

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.

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

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.[5] [6] [7] [8]

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

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: 9th Circuit tosses gay marriage bans, ruling covers Arizona . Smith . Dylan . TucsonSentinel.com . October 7, 2014 . 2015-06-23 .
  2. News: Gay-rights advocate calls Arizona same-sex marriage ruling a dream come true . McClay . Bob . ktar.com . October 20, 2014 . 2015-06-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150623124344/http://ktar.com/6/1775988/Gayrights-advocate-calls-Arizona-samesex-marriage-ruling-a-dream-come-true . June 23, 2015 . dead .
  3. News: Phoenix's once controversial anti-bias law has little impact . Gardiner, Dustin . The Arizona Republic . azcentral . 9 August 2014 . 2015-06-23 .
  4. Web site: Who We Are . Equality Arizona . equalityarizona.org . 2015-06-22 .
  5. Web site: Our Work . Equality Arizona . equalityarizona.org . 2015-06-22 .
  6. News: Equality Arizona Supports Referendum Against HB 2305, Known as the Voter Suppression Law . Alonzo . Monica . Phoenix New Times . July 30, 2013 . 2015-06-23 .
  7. News: Equality Arizona Endorses Kate Gallego in Phoenix's District 8 City Council Race . Alonzo . Monica . Phoenix New Times . September 4, 2013 . 2015-06-23 .
  8. News: Advocates hopeful Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey defends LGBT rights . Remillard . Mark . ktar.com . January 13, 2015 . 2015-06-23 .
  9. Web site: Member Organizations . Equality Federation . June 22, 2015.