Alaskans Together for Equality
- Anchorage, Alaska
Alaskans Together for Equality is a statewide education and political advocacy organization in Alaska that advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights, including same-sex marriage.[1]
History
Alaskans Together for Equality began in January 2007 as Alaskans Together, a ballot measure committee organized to oppose an advisory vote intended to deny public employees access to same-sex partner benefits. Following the vote, the organization adopted its current structure.[2]
Structure
Alaskans Together for Equality is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization which lobbies at the local, state, and federal levels of government on LGBT issues.[1][2][3]
Alaskans Together Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which educates the public on LGBT issues.[3]
Activities
Alaskans Together for Equality endorses candidates for political office and engages in lobbying on LGBT rights.[1][3][4][5]
Alaskans Together Foundation, Inc. coordinates public awareness campaigns on LGBT issues.[3]
The organization is a member of the Equality Federation.[3][6]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Alaska LGBT rights groups ask governor to end appeal of same‑sex marriage ruling". LGBTQ Nation. Associated Press. April 18, 2015. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
- ^ a b "History". Alaskans Together For Equality. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e "Alaskans Together For Equality". Retrieved June 19, 2015.
- ^ Camden Yehle and Drew Phoenix (April 23, 2015). "Alaskan Together for Equality Endorses Berkowitz". Anchorage Press. Archived from the original on May 1, 2015. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
- ^ Baird, Austin (March 27, 2015). "Mayoral candidates scuffle for endorsements". KTUU-TV. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
- ^ "Member Organizations". Equality Federation. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
External links
- Official website
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- Alaskans Together for Equality
- Basic Rights Oregon
- Empire State Pride Agenda (New York, disbanded)
- Equal Rights Washington
- Equality Alabama
- Equality Arizona
- Equality California
- Equality Florida
- Equality Hawaii
- Equality Illinois
- EqualityMaine
- Equality Maryland
- Equality Michigan
- Equality New Mexico
- Equality North Carolina
- Equality Ohio
- Equality Pennsylvania
- Equality South Dakota
- Equality Texas
- Equality Utah
- Equality Virginia
- Fair Wisconsin
- Fairness Campaign (Kentucky)
- Fairness West Virginia
- Freedom Oklahoma
- Forum for Equality (Louisiana)
- Garden State Equality (New Jersey)
- Gender Justice League (Washington)
- Georgia Equality
- Indiana Equality
- Louisiana Trans Advocates
- Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition
- MassEquality (Massachusetts)
- New York Association for Gender Rights Advocacy
- One Colorado
- OutFront Minnesota
- PROMO (Missouri)
- South Carolina Equality
- Tennessee Equality Project
- Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition
- Transgender Education Network of Texas
- TransOhio
- Wyoming Equality