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This Banned Books Week, we're recognizing how both anti-LGBTQ+ bias and racism show up in school censorship; from fiction to history, art to poetry, we know that diverse and affirming books make our communities strong.

Happy International Lesbian Day! To all the lesbians in our community--we see you, we're grateful for you, and you make our community more vibrant and beautiful every day 🧡🤍🩷

Fair Wisconsin is writing from the 3rd Annual MKE Ballroom Awards to say LGBTQ+ WISCONSINITES BELONG HERE. We care about mental health awareness, having access to transgender health services, and keeping our youth safe. 🩷🤍🩵💛🧡💚💙💜

Fair Wisconsin Executive Director, Abigail Swetz, reminds us that “we create change by being” on the Wisconsin Forward Podcast. Search for the episode “Standing Up for Transgender Rights in Wisconsin” on your favorite podcast platform.

LGBTQ History Month explores the role of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people in history. Today we highlight LGBTQ Wisconsinites throughout history (pictured from left to right): Lorraine Hansberry, Josie Carter, Ralph Kerwineo, and George Poage.

In partnership with @transequality.bsky.social, Advocates for Youth, @equalityfed.bsky.social, @glsen.bsky.social, @pflag.org, and @trevorproject.bsky.social, MAP's new report details how home, community, school, and health care impact LGBTQ young people. ⬇️ Hear more from youth in their own words.

Trans Wisconsinites, we need you and we love you. You are being perpetually put in a position of having to defend your own existence. We will protect your right to the freedom to live as you want to live. We will keep fighting until we create the welcoming state and country you deserve. 🩵🩷🤍

To all the powerful Bs in our LGBTQ+ community, we see you today and beyond. We know that our Bi+ Community members face barriers to economic, health, and gender justice. That is why advocacy for bisexual people is essential as we work towards a fair Wisconsin. 🩷💜💙 🩷 💜 💙

“We are in the middle of a mental health crisis, and the 988 lifeline saves lives, plain and simple,” said Baldwin, who wrote the original legislation to create the 988 hotline. Cutting funds for specialized services within 988 puts the lifeline in jeopardy, she said in a statement."

Today is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAD), a day to honor those who are aging with HIV. From the dandelions who have been living with HIV since birth to those who are going into their golden years... (1/2)

Happy National Voter Registration Day! ☑️ In Wisconsin, elections are always just around the corner, so it’s never too early to check your registration status or find your polling place today! Get ready for Wisconsin’s next elections in Spring of 2026!

As we see threats to gender-affirming care around the country, Fair Wisconsin remains dedicated to protecting access to gender-affirming care in Wisconsin. If you’re experiencing a change in access to care, let us know, and help us take action to protect trans Wisconsinites.

Wisconsin has a rich complicated history of advancing labor rights and a rich and complicated history of advancing queer rights.

We are galvanized to continue the fight for our LGBTQ+ community’s right to live and grow and forge a future for our movement - a future that is intersectional and honors the richness of each of our experiences as we work to make Wisconsin a state where all of us can thrive.

“These crosswalks are a symbol of inclusion,” Bill Wardlow, community advisor to the History Project and owner/operator of Fluid Bar, 819 S. Second St., said in a statement. We are so excited to see more and more rainbow crosswalks popping up!

Where art and storytelling meet // Adam Ossers (he/him), the new Civic Engagement Organizer of Fair Wisconsin, is a Queer Transgender Artist based in Milwaukee, WI who brings media and networking skills to this statewide political advocacy organization.

It's long past time that the Wisconsin constitution reflected equality in marriage. Regardless of what SCOTUS decides, Fair Wisconsin will keep fighting to defend marriage equality just like we have for decades. abcnews.go.com/Politics/sup...

Happy transgender history month! Trans people belong in Wisconsin--we will continue fighting for the rights of all in our community, and learning from the advocacy and rebellion of our elders, this month and beyond.

“I left the capitol knowing that state representatives want to meet with their constituents, and that establishing a personal connection is important.” Thank you for joining us for Equality Day, Susan–read Susan’s full account of the day here: ourliveswisconsin.com/article/maki...

Prepare for the school year with a shirt, lawn sign, or sticker from our shop! All proceeds are split between @GSAFE and Fair Wisconsin, so you can support LGBTQ+ advocacy and concrete efforts to protect LGBTQ+ youth, all while sending a clear message of love 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

In the Madison area and want to support LGBTQ+ advocacy this August? Join us for a volunteer session to help out with data entry and other logistical support! We can’t do our work without the support of our community – register at the link in our bio for more information.

“If people are eligible to obtain a passport under the current rules, and they don’t currently have one - or their passport will be expiring very soon - now is probably the time to move ahead with that application.” Read the full article: 19thnews.org/2025/07/tran...

Today marks 35 years since the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Although the protections provided by the ADA have not guaranteed full equity for disabled community members, the anniversary reminds us of the power of community to fight for and organize around our rights. (1/2)

What a week of learning and connection! Equality Federation Leadership Conference 2025 is in the books, and Fair Wisconsin and GSAFE were so excited to share a warm Wisconsin welcome as the host state! Thank you to all our partners who came to enjoy workshops, networking, and cheese curds!

Don't forget to register to join us tonight for a legal briefing on transgender healthcare after the Skrmetti ruling--the webinar will not be recorded, but all registrants will receive the slides. Register at the link in our bio!

“The nonprofit Advocates for Transgender Equality (A4TE) recently released data from the 2022 survey of more than 92,300 trans and nonbinary people…A4TE’s director of research said the report makes clear that discrimination plays a huge role in mental health outcomes for trans people.” Read more:

Earlier this month, SCOTUS ruled on US v Skrmetti, one of the most impactful supreme court decisions in recent years on trans rights. We’ll be discussing the impacts of the case for Wisconsin and current national landscape on July 9th from 5-6pm CST on Zoom–we hope you’ll join us.

Fifty-six years after the Stonewall riots, we’re still fighting for the right to live our lives free from police violence, attacks on bodily autonomy, and discrimination in housing, education, and employment.

Today marks ten years since the Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v Hodges, legalizing same-sex marriage nationally. We recognize where we’ve been and the activism of those who have come before us, and the work we still have to do. Onward! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Don't forget--we're still hiring for a Civic Engagement Organizer, but applications are due by June 30th! Check out the link in our bio for more information about the position.

Have Pride, will travel! Come check out our table at Fox Valley Pride today! And don’t forget to hydrate!

This Juneteenth, we recognize the history of Black communities throughout Wisconsin and beyond. Our struggles are intertwined, and LGBTQ+ liberation must mean justice, safety, and joy for our Black community members.

A message to the trans kids of Wisconsin: we love you and we will always fight for you; thank you for being you. Today’s SCOTUS decision in US v Skrmetti does not change anything in Wisconsin or in any state where youth trans health care is not already banned. (1/3)

BREAKING: A federal judge ruled all transgender and intersex people can obtain passports that align with their gender identity while the case against President Trump's executive order proceeds. While this is good news, we will continue fighting until this executive order is blocked permanently.

Today marks nine years after the Pulse nightclub shooting, and we’re remembering the 49 lives lost while committing to #HonorThemWithAction. Justice for our community means freedom from all forms of violence.

Today, Fair Wisconsin and a coalition of LGBTQ+ service, civil rights, and allied organizations sent a letter to the State Historical Society asking them to reconsider their decision to not fly the pride flag this year. (1/2)

Time is running out to support Fair Wisconsin before the end of Give Out Day--make a donation at the link in our bio, and help us ensure we can continue to build LGBTQ+ power statewide!

Today is Give Out Day, one of the only days of the year where we ask directly for your financial support to continue our advocacy. Your donation is a deeply meaningful way of ensuring we have the tools we need to fight back year-round--donate by end of day today at the link in our bio!

This Pride month, we hope you'll support our work on June 6th for Give Out Day--from banning conversion therapy to defending transgender youth, your donation ensures we can fight back in the face of a hostile political climate. Visit the link in our bio to donate today!

Happy Pride Month! We were thrilled to join Governor Evers and other community advocates as the Pride flag was raised over the Capitol this Friday. This month and every month, we’re proud to be part of such a vibrant community 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Save the date: Give Out Day is one of the only days a year that we ask for your support directly in order to continue to fight against anti-LGBTQ+ practices in our state. Visit the link in our bio to donate early, and help us build a safer and more inclusive Wisconsin for us all!

It's not too late to sign up! Join us next Thursday in community and resilience for a webinar with Rhea Ewing, and register at the link in our bio ❤️

As part of massive proposed cuts to Medicaid, the House of Representatives voted earlier this week to remove coverage of transgender healthcare from the budget reconciliation bill. (1/2)

Today, on what would have been Harvey Milk's 95th birthday, we honor a prominent gay rights activist and continue his legacy and the legacy of other LGBTQ+ trailblazers in office by carrying on his advocacy 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️

Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia. We affirm that our community is strong, our community is vibrant, and our community is not going anywhere. At work and in school, in the streets, and at the ballot box, we won’t stop fighting until we reach equality 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We’re thrilled to invite our community to an upcoming virtual workshop on queer resiliency in art and nature, in partnership with artist Rhea Ewing! Join us for Surviving the World: finding queer resiliency in art and nature on May 29th, from 5:30-6:30pm, and register at the link in our bio!

Join Fair Wisconsin in virtual conversation with the Wisconsin LGBTQ+ History Project to explore educational equity, and what everyone can do to stand up for truth, justice, and socially responsible education in Wisconsin. Register at the link in our bio!

We want to give a huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s LGBTQ+ Equality Day at the Capitol! At a time of increased attacks against our community, we’re proud to say that a record-breaking number of people joined us to connect with legislators...(1/2)

Don’t forget—our fifth biannual Equality Day at the Capitol is coming up in just two days! Keep an eye on your inbox if you’re already registered for final details about the day, and register at the link in our bio!