Equality California is proud to announce that pro-equality candidate Fiona Ma will be moving on to the November Midterm Election! Visit eqca.org/elections for our full list of endorsements. #Vote4Equality

Congratulations to Xavier Becerra on securing a Top 2 finish & advancing to the November General Election. Becerra has a strong history of advocating for LGBTQ+ rights & defending medically-necessary healthcare for trans youth — we look forward to helping him win this November 3! #CAGov

Online hate isn’t just words—it fuels real-world harm. Let’s stand up for each other in every space. If you witness or experience online hate, report it at CAvsHate.org. Your report can be made anonymously. #CAvsHate

Expanding @calgbtq.bsky.social? CHECK. ✅ Clarissa Cervantes has won in #AD58, and will move on to the November midterms. Her election would add yet another member to the LGBTQ Legislative Caucus, and grow LGBTQ+ representation in Sacramento. We’re excited to help her win in November!

"Another one, thank you!” Annalisa Perea has come out on top in the #AD31 race, and will move on to the November midterms. Her election would add another member to @calgbtq.bsky.social#AD31 already the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ legislative caucus — and we’re excited to help her win in November!

VICTORY! @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social, 1 of 4 out LGBTQ+ council members from San Diego, will move on to the November Midterm Election as a top two finisher in the #CA48 race. We are proud to have worked alongside Marni during her tenure on council, & are all in to help her win this November.

VICTORY! Scott Wiener, one of the nation’s leading lawmakers in defending & expanding LGBTQ+ rights, will move on to the November Midterm Election as the top vote-getter #CA11 race. We are proud to have worked alongside Scott during his time in the CA Senate, & are all in to help him win.

No day but today, and no time like the present — Primary Election Day is here. You’ve got until 7:00 tonight to vote in-person or return your ballot to a local dropbox. Today, we start to take back the power. Need assistance? Visit eqca.org/elections

No day but today, and no time like the present — Primary Election Day is here. You’ve got until 7:00 tonight to vote in-person or return your ballot to a local dropbox. Today, we start to take back the power. Need assistance? Visit eqca.org/elections

We’re feeling big Les Miserables energy — it’s only “One Day More” until Primary Election Day 2026. Never mind hearing the people sing, we want to see the people Rise Up and VOTE! Return those ballots or vote in-person before tomorrow at 7:00 PM PDT!

Pride demands more of us than ever before. But the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement is built on hope & the promise of a better tomorrow. RISE UP with Equality California for Pride 2026 — donate, volunteer, march, & celebrate with us all month long! eqca.org/pride for more info & to get involved!

Not registered? No problem! You can register the same day that you vote, even on election day. Your voice matters — visit an in person voting location on or before June 2 to register and cast your ballot. For more information, visit eqca.org/elections

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We had an incredible time at our San Francisco #EqualityAwards, where we honored Supervisor Rafael Mandelman and the Golden State Valkyries. Feeling FOMO? You can join us tomorrow for a night on Coronado Bay at our San Diego #EqualityAwards — visit eqca.org/events#EqualityAwards#EqualityAwardso get tickets! 💫 🌊

Make sure to drop off your ballot at a ballot box, at a polling place, or plan to vote in person by June 2 to have your vote counted. Have questions? Visit eqca.org/elections for all your Primary Election needs.

California has the largest LGBTQ+ population in the country, let's not lose it.

All those lost in the line of duty deserve honor and respect. As Don't Ask Don't Tell still lingers in living memory, we take a moment to also honor those who passed in service while never being able to live as their authentic selves. Their sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Love going to Pride, but hate the ☀️ damage? We've got you covered! Volunteer with us at a Pride festival near you, and spend a couple hours helping us distribute resources and talk to community members. Join us under the EQCA tent 🪭 eqca.org/pride to sign up.

We are teachers, parents, students, workers, veterans, immigrants, neighbors; our vote matters.

During her time as CEO of Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, Darrah DiGiorgio Johnson led with strength, dignity, & dedication. We’re honored to award her with our Equality Allyship Award at our annual SD #EqualityAwards. Still need a ticket? Go to go.eqca.org/a/sd2026-c4#EqualityAwardsto grab yours!

Every registered voter should have received a ballot in the mail — make sure yours gets counted! Have questions on how and where to return it? Visit eqca.org/elections for all your Primary Election needs.

Equality California is proud to announce the endorsement of 13 pro-equality candidates running for state offices. The new list of endorsements are as follows:

On what would be his 96th birthday, we uplift Harvey Milk's legacy: a champion of human rights, & a beacon of courage, passion, & hope in the face of incredible hate & violence. We mourn his death & celebrate his life, his memory both a reminder of how far we've come, & how far we have to go.

RISE UP and join the crowd! Don't just watch a Pride Parade — be PART of it! We need volunteers to march with us in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Get your steps in! 👟 Get some free EQCA swag!👕 Carry a Pride flag! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ eqca.org/pride to sign up.

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Today marks two weeks until the California Primary Election — and we need your help to send pro-equality champions Scott Wiener and Marni von Wilpert to Congress! Join us from the comfort of your couch for virtual phonebanks to support these LGBTQ+ candidates. #CA11 #CA48 eqca.org/events

You can't spell "Pride" without P — and you can't spell "Party" either! EQCA's legendary Pride Parties return this June, starting with our LA event on June 10 at Hi Tops Los Feliz from 6-9 PM. General & VIP (a.k.a. extra drink tickets) tix available now. RISE UP and join us! eqca.org/events

While we all dream of a day when we may be free from hate and fear, we will persevere until we live in a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all. Until then, we stand firm, stand tall, keep up the fight, and do everything in our power to protect those most vulnerable among us.

We’ve joined a coalition of LGBTQ+, health care, & civil rights organizations urging California to approve a $26 million budget request to protect continued access to care. Join our community webinar to hear the latest updates on this critical budget proposal. RSVP: www.mobilize.us/equalitycali...

Celebrate queer joy by sporting our brand new Rise Up Tote Bag! It’s the perfect piece for marching in a parade, making your way through a street festival, or carrying concessions to your fifth screening of The Devil Wears Prada 2. Visit shop.eqca.org to pick up a tote! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Ballots have started to drop for the June 2 California Primary Election, and we're helping #GetOutTheVote for pro-equality candidates! Join us virtually as we phone bank for Juan Camacho this May. RSVP today! mobilize.us/s/QqW0m5

Happy Mother's Day to every mom and caregiver, biological or chosen! Whether part of your life or holding a place in your heart, we hope today the spirit of that bond lifts and comforts you. ♥️

Ballots have started to drop for the June 2 California Primary Election, and we're helping #GetOutTheVote for pro-equality candidates! Join us virtually as we phone bank for Marni von Wilpert this May. RSVP today! mobilize.us/s/KpEZNk

We honor the beauty of living proudly at the intersection of culture, heritage, and pride, and we celebrate every AAPI voice within in our community. Happy AAPI Heritage Month! 🌺🪷🌸

We’re fighting day in and day out for our community. Stay up to date on breaking news by visiting eqca.org/email.

Equality California is proud to announce the endorsement of 9 pro-equality candidates running for state legislative offices. The new list of endorsements are as follows:

California has long led on LGBTQ+ equality, but that progress isn’t guaranteed. It takes leaders willing to defend it in courtrooms, in policy, & in moments of crisis. Xavier Becerra’s record makes him the clear choice for Governor. #Vote4Equality

Online hate can perpetuate hate and discrimination IRL. Your voice can help stop hate in its tracks. If you witness or experience online hate speech, report it at CAvsHate.org. Your report can be made anonymously. #CAvsHate

We're collecting stories about the impact of opioids on LGBTQ+ people. Whether you're an individual with lived experience of opioid or fentanyl use, a family member/friend, or a service provider working on the front lines, your story matters. eqca.org/realimpact

A powerful moment for LGBTQ+ rights! Congratulations to Shannon Minter for being recognized on the @time.com 1000 Most Influential People of 2026 for shaping a more just future through the law!

On May 9, we're honoring SF Board of Supervisors President Supervisor Rafael Mandelman & WNBA super-team the Golden State Valkyries at the 2026 San Francisco #EqualityAwards! We return to the stunning Conservatory at One Sansome. Get your tickets before it's too late! www.eqca.org/equality-awa...

Day of Silence empowers LGBTQ+ youth and their allies to make a statement for their rights, and we stand beside them, uplifting the movement of those forced to the center of a fight they didn’t pick. #DayofSilence

EQCA Sponsored Bill Update: SB 1023 (Protect LGBTQ+ Data Privacy) by Senator John Laird has passed out of committee Visit www.eqca.org/legislation for our full list of sponsored legislation. #CALeg

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Happy Easter from your friends at Equality California! 🌼🐰🐣

BREAKING: Equality California responds to dangerous U.S. Supreme Court decision in Chiles v. Salazar, which overturns the ban on conversion therapy for minors.

As we celebrate the trans community on Transgender Day of Visibility, we uplift not just those on the frontlines, but all those unable to live authentically in a hostile world. When we choose to exist as our truest selves in the face of hate, our visibility is an act of resistance. 🩵🩷🤍

Equality California is proud to announce the endorsement of pro forma candidate and pro-equality champion, Michelle Rodriguez, for Assembly District 53. Visit www.eqca.org/elections/ for our full list of endorsements.

Equality California is proud to announce the endorsement of 12 pro-equality candidates running for state legislative offices. The new list of endorsements are as follows:

Tomorrow is LGBTQ+ Advocacy Day. Couldn’t make it to Sacramento, but still want to participate? We’ll handle the legislator meetings — you can share our #RiseUp graphics and get Governor Newsom’s attention on our priority bills: socialpresskit.com/eqca#equalit...