Today, Garden State Equality welcomed a new Deputy Director, Brielle Winslow-Majette. As Deputy Director, Brielle will serve as a key partner to Executive Director Christian Fuscarino and Garden State Equality’s …
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Re: Support for Attorney General Andrew Bruck Dear Governor Murphy, On behalf of the LGBTQ community and its allies, Garden State Equality congratulates you on your upcoming second term and …
Open Letter to Gov. Murphy in Support of Acting AG Andrew Bruck Read More »
Just hours ago, Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law a bill that decriminalizes New Jerseyans living with HIV! The previously existing laws around HIV transmission were outdated, ineffective, and discriminatory. …
Today, Garden State Equality Action Fund announced its list of endorsed candidates for the 2021 general election. Each election cycle, Garden State Equality Action Fund chooses to endorse candidates based …
Garden State Equality Action Fund 2021 Election Endorsements Read More »
The New Jersey Department of Corrections recently agreed to adopt a system-wide policy to help protect transgender, intersex, and non-binary people in prisons. This was the result of an agreement settling …
There are only seven harm reduction centers in all of New Jersey. Only one serves the people of Atlantic City and the surrounding areas. These centers provide life-saving care, providing …
Atlantic City Council Members: Harm Reduction Saves Lives! Read More »
Earlier this week, New Jersey agreed to adopt major policy reforms regarding transgender, intersex, and non-binary people in state prisons, the result of an agreement settling a civil rights suit …
NJ to Adopt Major Reforms Affirming Trans People in Prison Read More »
The New Jersey Globe reported earlier this week that Gov. Phil Murphy has decided to replace Commissioner of Corrections Marcus Hicks after the release of an independent report regarding the abuse of people …
The New Jersey School Boards Association recently adopted a policy that explicitly states its commitment to cultivating school communities that are welcoming to LGBTQ+ students. During the association’s annual meeting …
New Jersey School Boards Association Adopts Pro-LGBTQ+ Policy Read More »
Last month, a vice principal at Neptune Middle School was filmed throwing beer at fellow diners at a restaurant in Smithville after his wife made loud, extensive transphobic remarks about …
Garden State Equality Calls for Resignation of Transphobic Vice Principal Read More »