BREAKING: Our response to yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court shadow docket ruling in Mirabelli v. Bonta undermining California’s student privacy protections for transgender youth.

If you have seen or experienced anti-immigrant hate, racist slurs, discrimination, physical attacks, vandalism, etc., please take a few minutes & submit a report. Reporting is safe, easy, & confidential, & the form is available in 21 different languages. Visit stopaapihate.org/Report-Hate

Of course the administration that loves to tout “fake news” is reliant upon lies to conceal the truth: healthcare is in shambles, the cost of living is skyrocketing, & families are struggling to make ends meet. Trump’s hateful anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric is a diversion from his own disastrous presidency.

We're less than a week away from the deadline to register for our LGBTQ+ Advocacy Day. We need you to join us alongside community leaders, advocates, and allies from across the state to build our collective power for meaningful change. Register now with the link in our bio and make your voice heard!

Last Tuesday, 24 people were arrested after peacefully protesting proposed rules that target trans youth healthcare nationwide. This isn’t just about healthcare — this is an assault on free speech, with the Trump administration attempting to silence those speaking out against their discrimination.

Equality California is thrilled to welcome two incredible employees to our team as we get underway with 2026 planning. Welcome, Adam and Lauren!

Coming May 9, the 2026 San Francisco #EqualityAwards return to the Conservatory at One Sansome as we celebrate pro-equality champions who have worked to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ Californians in the Bay Area. Buy tickets (or become an event sponsor): www.eqca.org/equality-awa...

We put out the call. You showed up. Over 900 people spoke out in just 30 days against proposed CMS rules that would threaten hospitals providing transition-related care for transgender youth. Patients. Providers. Families. We’re proud to stand with you and we’re not backing down.

Join the Rainbow Families Action this weekend for a family-friendly protest to defend trans rights and gender-affirming care, especially for trans youth. We need people to show up and make their voices heard — our electeds must stand firm against this administration and protect healthcare for all! 🏳️‍⚧️

Equality California is proud to announce the endorsement of two candidates running for state legislative offices. The new list of endorsements are as follows:

Equality California is proud to announce the endorsement of Marni von Wilpert for Congressional District 48. Visit www.eqca.org/elections/ for our full list of endorsements

Equality California is proud to join @lalgbtcenter.bsky.social to co-host a Gubernatorial Candidate Forum on Monday, March 2, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, featuring six candidates vying for the top statewide executive office this election season. www.mobilize.us/equalitycali...

As we reflect on the Year of the Snake and welcome in the Year of the Horse, we celebrate, honor tradition, share generously, and surround ourselves with loved ones. May we all stride into to this Lunar New Year with resilience, momentum, and hope. 🐎 ✨

Your reminder to spread love today, tomorrow, and every day 🌹🌟

Trump’s $600M healthcare cuts, much of it targeting HIV/AIDS services, means: New barriers to testing & prevention Reduced access to lifesaving medication Stalled research & innovation Slashing resources threatens to reverse decades of hard fought progress & will put lives at risk. Unacceptable.

Equality California is proud to announce the endorsement of eight candidates running for state legislative offices. The new list of endorsements are as follows:

Providing medically necessary care for transgender youth is not just the right thing to do — it is the law in CA. We applaud @robbonta.bsky.social leadership and legal action to enforce that law. oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...

Great news — applications for the 2026 Comcast Legislative Fellowship are open! With generous support from Comcast & in cooperation with @calgbtq.bsky.social, each year EQCA sponsors a five-week intensive in-person fellowship in Sacramento for six students. More details: go.eqca.org/a/comcast-fe...

Our Safe and Supportive Schools Survey tgives us an idea of how closely districts are supporting their LGBTQ+ students. Visit www.mobilize.us/equalitycali... contact unresponsive districts — it takes less than 2 minutes! Support California's LGBTQ+ youth with a couple of clicks today 🏫📚

Our first #EqualityAwards of 2026 will be here before you know it — & this year, we're switching things up a bit. Join us at a new venue, Ace of Spades, on Monday, March 9 from 5:30-8:30 as we honor @scottwiener.bsky.social & @saclgbtcenter.bsky.social Get your tickets now: go.eqca.org/a/sac2026-c4

Addressing disparities that the Black community faces is essential to ending the epidemic — and that starts with awareness, routine testing, and early care. Learn more at www.nbhaad.org

History is past, present, and future: we honor the profound impact of Black trailblazers, both those living and those who have passed, whose creativity, resistance, imagination, and resilience continue to lead us to a brighter tomorrow. ❤️💛💚🖤 #BlackHistoryMonth

"The right is continuing to use trans people as a tool for igniting fear and hate, putting young people at risk in the process.” - EQCA Communications Director Jorge Reyes Salinas. calmatters.org/education/20... @calmatters.org

Proud to earn a 100% score on the 2025 @eqca.bsky.social State Legislative Scorecard. Equality isn’t a slogan—it’s a commitment. I’ll keep fighting for a California that is just, healthy, and truly equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

I am proud to have a 100% score from Equality California @eqca.bsky.social. As the federal administration attempts to undo the progress we have made in advancing LGBTQ+ rights, California has emerged as a leader in defending the rights, dignity, and safety of the LGBTQ+ community. #EQCAleg

The right to choose is the right to life. While we continue to defend our protected rights here in California, we won't rest until everyone, regardless of where they live, have control over their own bodies. #BansOffOurBodies

📣 Our 2025 State Legislative Scorecard is out 📣 It shows how every Assemblymember and Senator voted on key LGBTQ+ legislation. See how your lawmaker ranks: www.eqca.org/legscore25. #EQCALeg

62 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and gave a speech that altered the course of this country's history. We honor his words, his memory, his legacy, and his fight — while it's far from over, we follow his footsteps and dream, too, of a better tomorrow.

These proposed rules are unscientific, inconsistent, unlawful, & inaccurate, & denying trans people access to life-saving medical care has cruel & devastating repercussions. Public comments are powerful tools advocacy & future litigation — take action NOW! eqca.org/cmsrules

Renee Nicole Good, a wife & mother of three — a member of our community — who had her children’s favorite stuffed animals in her car’s glovebox — is the woman Donald Trump and Kristi Noem are calling a ‘domestic terrorist.’ Not on our watch.

Our Fresno Leadership Academy is approaching fast! But don't worry, we're extending our deadline so you can still join us. Start 2026 out strong by bolstering your skills as an LGBTQ+ leader. Register now before it's too late— sign up today! go.eqca.org/a/leadership...

So-called “conversion therapy” is not legitimate healthcare. In 2012, California became the first state to ban conversion therapy for minors. While state protections will remain regardless of the outcome of Chiles v. Salazar, we are committed to a future where conversion therapy is fully eradicated.

It's a new year, and the 2026 Sacramento #EqualityAwards are moving to a new venue — Ace of Spades! Join us on Monday, March 9, 2026 for our first major event of the year right in the heart of the capital! Tickets: www.eqca.org/equality-awa...

Congratulations to Senator Monique Limón, who begins her tenure as Senate President Pro Tem today!

The gloves were off this year, and in 2025, we fought day in and day out for equality. We look forward to 2026 with hope for a better future, and we’ll continue to show up until the work is done. Happy New Year from EQCA! 🎊

Sending warmth, prosperity, and togetherness for all those who will light the seven candles this season! ❤️🖤💚

May today filled with joy, comfort, & much needed rest, surrounded by those friends and family dear to us. 🎄✨

We want to say thank you for your support all year long — especially in the face of unprecedented challenges — and give you the chance to treat yourself with a 25% holiday discount. Visit shop.eqca.org today to show your support for Equality California and the LGBTQ+ community! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

BREAKING: Our response to the release of two long-awaited proposed rules by the federal government, which would significantly limit access to medical care for transgender youth nationwide. To read the full statement, visit www.eqca.org/cms-rules/

The candles of the menorah remind us of the resilience of those who have endured against oppression for generations. May we all continue to find the light amongst the darkness.

Equality California is proud to announce the endorsement of seven out LGBTQ+ candidates running for state legislative offices, our largest group of endorsements ahead of the 2026 primary and midterm elections. www.eqca.org/dec-26-lgbtq...

Our Leadership Academy supports LGBTQ+ leaders in becoming effective agents of change. Don’t wait to apply — submit now to learn how you can run for office, seek appointed positions, & take on leadership roles in your community! 🎓✨

We have been proud to work with Scott Wiener from his days as a SF Supervisor, & since 2016 in his capacity as a state senator. His record of passing pro-equality legislation will make him a champion in Congress, & we are thrilled to endorse him for CA-11 & send a bold LGBTQ+ leader to Washington.

The date is set for our 2026 LGBTQ+ Advocacy Day! 🏛️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ We’ll bring together community leaders, advocates, & allies from across CA to highlight the growing threats facing our community & build power for meaningful change. Save the date — more info available early 2026!

We deserve dignity. We deserve safety. We deserve freedom. We have a voice, and together we must speak out for those who can't speak for themselves. Human rights belong to everyone, and we won’t stop fighting until there is justice and equality for all. 🌍

Pansexual and panromantic people bring boundless joy, openness, and authenticity to our community. You remind us that love thrives in freedom, not restriction, and your stories highlight the beauty of loving people for who they are above all else. 💛🩷💙

$5 might not seem like a lot — but if every one of our followers chipped in, it would bring us more than $50,000 closer to our goal of full, lived equality for LGBTQ+ people in California & beyond. So, just for today, maybe skip that coffee order? ♥️ #GivingTuesday

For the first time since 1988, the federal government will be silent on World AIDS Day. Yet even if this administration refuses to recognize it, we remember and mourn the lives lost to the disease — and our commitment to fighting for those living with AIDS remains unbroken.

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Spring 2026 slate of #EqualityAwards! Join us Monday, March 9 in Sacramento, Saturday, May 9 in San Francisco, or Thursday, May 28 in San Diego. Ticketing, event programs, and honorees will be announced soon!

The culture and histories of Indigenous people across the U.S. continue to guide our understanding of community, stewardship, & resilience. This month encourages us to engage with truth & acknowledge the history of those who have shaped this land. 🪶