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. 🪶

Your voice matters. Whether online or in-person, help stop hate incidents. If you witness or experience online hate, report it at CAvsHate.org. Your report can be made anonymously. #CAvsHate

We’ll bring together community members, advocates, & policymakers to celebrate, share stories, & advance safety & care for all trans people. Join us for a panel discussion on making change through data, plus food, refreshments, & community entertainment. RSVP today: go.eqca.org/a/stopthehat... 

While we uplift the memory of those who paved the way, we mourn the devastating, relentless violence that trans people, especially Black trans women, still face. Miss Major & Sir Lady Java dedicated their lives to the rights of trans women, & we’ll continue their fight in their honor & memory. 🩷🕯️💙

The Senate must vote NO on extremist IG nominee Thomas March Bell in tomorrow's confirmation.

We worked hard this year to pass Prop 50. What happens now that we won? Get the answers in our webinar next Mon, Nov 24 at noon PST titled Prop 50: What's Next? Listen as experts give relevant information on fair redistricting, & how you might be impacted! RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 

No amount of fearmongering, scapegoating, or ridiculing can erase you — the vibrancy of trans joy is too bright. This week and every week: you deserve to be seen, you deserve to be uplifted, and you deserve to be celebrated. ✨🏳️‍⚧️ #TransgenderAwarenessWeek

LGBTQ+ servicemembers have long faced rejection instead of recognition, discharged for their identities despite their commitment to serve. Their sacrifice, stories, and memory deserves our honor & respect.

BREAKING: Our response to the Supreme Court’s shadow docket ruling allowing the federal government to block transgender and nonbinary people from selecting passport sex markers that reflect their gender identity.

For almost 40 years, @pelosi.house.gov has carved out a singular trail in the history of American politics. We are grateful to have worked alongside her from our founding in 1999 & to have honored her at our #EqualityAwards. We thank her for her decades of service to California & to our country.

🎆VICTORY🎆 Proposition 50 has officially passed! California voters have struck a decisive blow against Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans’ shameless attempt to rig the 2026 midterm elections with extreme gerrymandering in red states like Texas. Let’s use this momentum to start preparing for GOTV 2026!

Today is the day California voters save democracy — Election Day 2025 🇺🇸🗳️! Swipe through for tips on how you can find your polling place, a local ballot drop box, and STILL cast your ballot even if you haven’t voted (or registered) yet! When we vote, we win! #YesonCA50

The love, pride, and joy of transgender parents & the parents of transgender children reminded us why we fight, who we fight for, and that while the road ahead is long, we walk it together. 💙🤍🩷

Nothing is more terrifying than a sitting U.S. president manipulating our free elections to steal power. Don’t wait until it’s too late—vote YES on Prop 50 before November 4th!

BREAKING: Our response to reports that the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are proposing two rules to cut off critical federal funding to hospitals and clinics that provide medically necessary healthcare for transgender patients under 19.

WEST HOLLYWOOD: We're only 5 days away from Nov 4, & we need YOUR help to make sure Californians vote YES on Prop 50. The stakes couldn’t be higher—our future depends on what we do right now. Join us in the fight for our democracy! www.mobilize.us/equalitycali...

BREAKING: In So Cal, new cases of mpox have been confirmed by the LA County Department of Public Health. This strain has a higher mortality/transmission rate than the 2022 outbreak. You can protect yourself & your loved ones by getting vaccinated. For more info, visit health.eqca.org/monkeypox-re...

The LGBTQ+ community has proven time and again that our votes can make the difference in whether an issue or candidate proves successful on election night. Stand in that power, and vote YES on Prop 50 in the November 4 Special Election to ensure fair representation for all people! #YesOnCA50

LGBTQ+ people are one of the fastest-growing and influential voter blocs in the country — and when we fight, we win. To save our democracy and ensure fair representation for all, it's imperative our community show up to the ballot box and Vote YES on Prop 50. #YesOnCA50

Despite restricting access to care for trans people, some states still allow medically unnecessary & invasive surgeries on intersex children and infants, without their full understanding or consent. Everyone deserves autonomy over their bodies, regardless of who they are. 💛💜

Yes, you can visit your local polling place and vote on Election Day. But wouldn't you rather skip the lines, the traffic, and the hassle? You can vote early in-person or by mail-in voting! Visit sos.ca.gov/elections for instructions on both and to find your local polling place. #YesOnCA50

When they try to silence one of us, we stand united. David Huerta’s courage reminds us that democracy only survives when we refuse to back down. #StandWithDavid

LONG BEACH: We're less than two weeks away Nov 4, & we need YOUR help to make sure Californians vote YES on Prop 50. The stakes couldn’t be higher—our future depends on what we do right now. Join us in the fight for our democracy! go.eqca.org/a/get-out-vo...

California continues to lead in defending trans rights. @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov has joined 19 other states in opposing the Trump Administration’s attempt to subpoena transgender healthcare records — an outrageous overreach designed to intimidate patients & providers. oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...

We're less than 30 days away Nov 4, & we need YOUR help to make sure Californians vote YES on Prop 50. The stakes couldn’t be higher—our future depends on what we do right now. Join us in the fight for our democracy! go.eqca.org/a/get-out-vo...

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Our LGBTQ+ community deserves safety, love, and respect. Hate has no place in California. Let’s stand together, speak out, and report hate wherever it arises. 💛 Together, we can create a community where everyone belongs. #CAvsHate

Yesterday, legendary trailblazer and transgender rights activist Miss Major passed away at 78. A Stonewall veteran and fierce advocate, she protected the most vulnerable among us, and her extraordinary legacy will continue to inspire us for years to come. 🩷🤍💙

Today's signing deadline for @governor.ca.gov saw 7 of our 9 sponsored, priority bills receive approval — yet two were vetoed. Together, these actions represent both meaningful progress and missed opportunities at a time when California’s leadership is needed most. www.eqca.org/2025-signed-...

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recognize the history and culture of indigenous people across this land, and we look to those in our own community as a profound example of resilience in the face of intersectional injustice.