Be sure to pick up a copy of the newest edition of ‘N Touch Magazine! The 2012 Gay Prix is featured on the cover and Equality Arizona’s plans to expand our efforts in 2012 are highlighted within. Thank you to [...]
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Gerrie Mayer Gibbons (left), loving wife of Martha Jones since August 25, 2002 and partner of 25 years, passed away on Friday, Jan 20th. Gerrie and Martha have been stalwarts in the many battles for LGBT dignity and rights here [...]
As Equality Arizona (EQAZ) enters 2012, we are pleased to announce the selection of new leadership for both our C3 Educational Foundation and the C4 Advocacy Fund. At the last meeting of the Board of Directors, Rebecca Wininger was elected [...]
“No Negros” is part of the antiquated covenants, codes and restrictions in my North Encanto neighborhood. “No Chinese or Jews” is listed in the 1920s deed of a friends’ home near Central and Vernon. We have a checkered history in [...]
Equality Arizona is delighted that Phoenix’s incoming First Lady, Nicole Stanton, has decided to tackle head-on the epidemic of bullying in our schools. You can read about Mrs. Stanton’s initiative here and in the weeks to come will hear much [...]
With the passage of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, gay and lesbian members of the United State military who risk their lives for this country can finally serve openly and proudly. Read an interesting story about two Arizona service members who [...]
State of Arizona Department of Education Office of John Huppenthal Superintendent of Public Instruction October 31, 2011 Dear Members of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community: It has come to my attention that individuals have taken comments I made [...]
Dear Friends. When my husband announced his run for Mayor, he made clear his commitment to stand for all Phoenicians should he be given the opportunity to lead this great city. To Greg, all means just that: ALL. It includes [...]
Phoenix, AZ. (October 20, 2011) – Equality Arizona, the statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender political advocacy group, announced today that the 2012 Annual Dinner will be co-chaired by current board members Bobby Barnes and Deborah Green. After this year’s [...]
Phoenix, AZ. (July 13, 2011) – Equality Arizona, the statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender political advocacy group, announced today that the board of directors has voted to appoint Nick Ray as the organization’s Executive Director with immediate effect. Equality [...]