A federal judge said the temporary restraining order against NH's anti-DEI law is “an extraordinary remedy” to be used sparingly, but that it’s warranted in this case. buff.ly/4xseuj9

An important (and heart-wrenching) look at some of the families impacted by New Hampshire’s trans youth healthcare bans. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/25/m...

Shame on every politician who forces families— who want freedom and belonging —out of state when their children are transgender. We’ll miss the Manzelli-Turmelle family and are so grateful for their advocacy. www.concordmonitor.com/2025/08/22/m...

Headlines are never the whole story. Over the last week, we’ve seen news outlets covering Kim Davis’ ask to the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider the freedom to marry. We know many of you may have questions about what that means and how to protect your family. Here’s what you need to know:

Kim Davis is asking the Supreme Court to revisit Obergefell, but her case is narrow and it would be unusual to grant review in such a matter. Marriage equality is strong, and GLAD Law is here to protect it. For resources on safeguarding your family visit: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

For teens and their families who want to begin after January 2026, the bans will require them to travel out of state to get care. “We’re lucky to be surrounded by states that provide gender-affirming health care to young people,” said Linds Jakows of 603 Equality. From @ethandewitt.bskky.social

We are so grateful these organizations are challenging the broad ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion in public and some private institutions that was passed in this year's budget!

We’re sorry we missed sharing this news on Bluesky on Friday when it broke.

Hey #NewHampshire! Please take a moment to complete @603equality.bsky.social's letter template asking Gov Ayotte to VETO HB377 (ban puberty blockers despite their safety in a variety of medical indications) and HB712 (ban on chest surgeries for minors, again despite their use in many indications). 💙

We’re grateful for Rep. David Nagel, MD, clearly + publicly calling on Governor Ayotte to veto cruel and unnecessary bans on gender-affirming healthcare for trans teens. At the same time: we strongly disagree with him that the ideal age for this care would be 25. www.unionleader.com/opinion/op-e...

Good news: Governor Ayotte vetoed HB 324, the book ban, and HB 148, the bathroom ban! This is a good reminder: our work pays off. If you were one of the 2,910 people who signed in to oppose the bathroom ban at its first hearing, if you were one of 1,367 people who signed in to oppose the book ban,

These bills will be signed or vetoed in the coming days. The healthcare bans still haven’t started the administrative process, so we still don’t know when they will reach her desk. Leave a voicemail with her office as soon as you can!

If you are near Manchester, NH this is a queer and trans focused trauma informed, disability inform, self-defense/de-escalation training by Impact Boston. The organizers confirmed this does include active bystander training. We protect ourselves, all of us.

Please register for our first de-escalation and self-defense training on Saturday July 12th, from 10am-6pm in Manchester, led by IMPACT Boston.

March with us in Manchester Pride this Saturday to call attention to the bathroom ban and other harmful bills that will soon be reaching the Governor. We're so excited for Bobby Bratworst to be doing drag on our float! RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/march...

Largest trans survey ever finds the top reason transgender people stop transitioning is transphobia “In almost every single case, the reason was anti-trans discrimination in the form of pressure to ‘detransition’ from one’s family, friends, or community,” the survey found.

“My [trans] child is teaching me about freedom” - Rosie Emrich

We are proud to endorse Billie Butler (@billiethebitter) for state representative, who is fighting for affordable housing, livable wages, quality education for all, gig workers, protecting our environment, government transparency - and of course, LGBTQIA rights!

“Parental rights” have been weapon used to leave vulnerable children at risk. The real parental rights Governor Ayotte should value are those that allow families and doctors to get their children the healthcare they need to live free and thrive.

We’re so sorry to report that the final round of bills attacking transgender young people have now passed both the State House and State Senate.

A great opportunity to connect with community and support Manchester True Collaborative's work at the same time! Wed June 4th at 6:30 PM facebook.com/events/s/man...

We are working to connect with people all over the state at pride events this summer. Sign up here to volunteer: linktr.ee/603equalitynh Table with us: sell t-shirts, hats, stickers, play our Pride Bingo, + share information with the community about bills impacting our health, freedom, + safety.

Families shouldn't have to consider uprooting everything just to access healthcare for their children - but that's exactly what Rosie & Ian are grappling with so that their child, Emily, can be themself.

This Thursday, May 22nd, the full State Senate will vote on HB 148, the bill that would allow any public or private business or organization to organize its bathrooms based on “biological sex” - putting transgender, intersex, + gender nonconforming people at risk. This was never about bathrooms.

We're bringing our storytelling project to Auspicious Brew to kick off Pride month! Enjoy delicious food & drinks while listening to local trans & nonbinary people share their stories, with time for mingling and getting to know each other!

Oops! We meant SATURDAY for 6/21 Portsmouth + North Country Prides!

Pride month is nearly here, and we hope to see you at so many events across NH! 

Sun 6/1 @ 12-4 PM: Milford Pride @ The Stage @ Keyes Memorial Field. Food, music, and vendors!

Just after we put out a call to testify @ the state budget hearings on Tues afternoon + evening, the “bathroom ban” bill was scheduled for an overlapping hearing. Reminder: budget hearings will restart @ 6 PM, so you could testify at HB 148’s hearing, then grab a bite, + testify @ the budget hearing

Last month, the NH State House passed a budget with major cuts to services like reproductive health centers, the university + community college systems, + increased costs for some, like proposed premiums on Medicaid. They also passed harmful amendments. Email your state senator to oppose them!

This evening of storytelling is an opportunity for Kearsarge residents to connect with local trans, nonbinary, and intersex people in an inviting environment. Storytellers will share glimpses of their lives: health care, school, transition, challenges, successes, hopes, and fears.

This Wednesday, sign in to tell your elected officials that politicians have no business interfering with decisions doctors + families have already made. We know that puberty blockers, hormones, + the rare necessary gender affirming surgery can be life-saving for trans + nonbinary young people.

Anti-LGBTQ+ politicians are making it increasingly clear that they seek to control our bodies and lives to the greatest degree possible. We are working for a world in which we can all be free to be ourselves, far beyond the basic right to use the bathroom we're most comfortable in.

Anti-LGBTQ+ New Hampshire State Representatives have added an amendment to the state budget that includes the text of the "bathroom ban" bill that would allow any business to declare that their bathrooms are organized based on "biological sex."

No matter who we are, what we look like, our genders or who we love, we should all be able to find safety in schools and access books that represent our experiences. But certain politicians are using "parental rights" as a weapon to justify outing a student to a family that will then abuse them..

Trans Day of Visibility isn’t limited to just one day in March! It can be every day of the year! Join @keene_pride & the Antioch Center for Diversity & Social Justice on Monday April 7th for a concert in the Community Room at Antioch University (40 Avon St, Keene) w/ singer/songwriter Olivia Nied!

We’re lucky to have longtime LGBTQ+ journalist and author Nico Lang (they/them) in New Hampshire for a discussion and Q&A on their recently released book, American Teenager at the Bookery in Manchester on Monday, April 21st!

Watch LIVE now! Cheering you on always @alicefornh.bsky.social

Today’s Transgender Day of Visibility. Trans people are strong, powerful, + have always existed. But w/ increased visibility, political backlash has also increased. That’s on full display w/ the introduction of state laws that would require public school employees to “out” LGBTQ+ students.

Peterborough Rep. Jonah Wheeler was one of two Democratic representatives — along with fellow Peterborough resident Peter Leishman — to vote with Republicans in rolling back transgender rights. This week, he faced his constituents. From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics

Shame on the NH State Legislature for passing 5 anti-LGBTQ+ bills today, overwhelmingly designed to block transgender + gender non conforming people from public life. And we are so proud of the transgender + allied state reps who brought real, powerful stories to the House floor in speeches today.

603 Equality is seeking new board members! With so many projects and plans ahead, we’d love to bring new people on board to help us grow. Special consideration is given to members of marginalized groups so we can better represent the entire LGBTQIA+ community. Check our l!nk in b!0 to apply.

Join us, NH Outright, and South Church Unitarian Universalist Church in Portsmouth this Sunday, March 30th to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility! Hear from speakers sharing their personal stories and be in community with LGBTQIA+ folks and allies.

On Thursday, March 27th, the full House will vote on a bill that charges parents and caregivers with a felony (yes, you read that correctly) for helping their teens access puberty blockers or hormones, only if those teens are transgender.

On Thursday, March 20th, both the full NH State House and the full NH State Senate will be meeting to vote on bills that seek to shut transgender people out of public life and forcibly "out" vulnerable LGBTQ+ students in New Hampshire public schools. The NH State House must vote against:

Email your state rep to vote this bathroom ban bill down, now! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

In 2024, Gov. Chris Sununu signed into law a ban on certain gender-affirming surgeries for minors. But the ban did not apply to all types of surgeries, nor did it impact other treatments. This year, Republican state lawmakers are seeking to ban those, too. From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics

Next week we’re facing an onslaught of anti-LGBTQ+, especially anti-trans, bills at the state house. @reproequitynow.bsky.social @nhyouthmovement.bsky.social

The committees are set to vote on their recommendations on the bathroom bans to the full House and full Senate soon. Use our click-to-email tool to send a letter to your own state representative(s) and senator! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...