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Garden State Equality

@gardenstateequality.org

New Jersey's largest #LGBTQ advocacy and education organization. 150,000+ members strong. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Events, updates, and more >> https://gse.lgbt/bio

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Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · 8mo ago

Today, #SCOTUS is hearing arguments in 2 cases confirming what we’ve always known: sports, like #trans people’s rights, are more than a game. Sports teach us when we work together, we win. That’s why these cases, and fighting for the T in our Team, is so important today. #NJ #LGBTQ #NewJersey

Sports, especially for young people, have always been an avenue to be part of something bigger. Whether it’s through school, local leagues, or pickup games with friends, sports are one of the simplest, most accessible ways for all of us to find community, to be part of a team.

And, they teach us from a young age that when we work hard and work together, we win. That’s why these cases, and fighting for the T in our Team, is so important today.

While the issues in these cases are focused on the right of trans girls to play sports with their friends, the court risks further empowering a national and coordinated effort to push trans and gender diverse people out of public life altogether and, in the process, potentially undermining civil rights protections for all LGBTQ+ people.

And as we know, extremist politicians never stop at stripping lived and legal equality away from one group. The laws at issue limit the freedom of everyone to be ourselves. They’ve already led to the harassment of non-trans and intersex athletes, particularly Black women and girls, and normalize that kind of unacceptable treatment off the field.

No matter our backgrounds, we’re all on the same team, and when we fight as a team, we win as one, too.

Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · 8mo ago

WIN: Today, @govmurphy.bsky.social signed into law our bill making the HIV medications PrEP and PEP more accessible in New Jersey. This is important because more people will be able to get these critical prevention measures who wouldn’t have otherwise. #HIV #NewJersey #PrEP

WIN: Today, Gov. Murphy signed into law our bill making the HIV medications PrEP and PEP more accessible in New Jersey.

The law allows pharmacists to dispense PrEP and PEP directly to those who need them and mandates prescription benefits coverage of both medications.

This is important because more people will be able to get these critical prevention measures who wouldn’t have otherwise.

This legislation, aligned with the Governor’s Strategic Plan to End HIV, is a critical step in significantly reducing HIV new-transmission rates in our state, which still reaches about 1,000 new cases per year.

This law is the result of intensive and coordinated collaboration with people who take or have taken PrEP and PEP, pharmacists, and policy experts from our partners at Hyacinth, Equality Federation, Elton John AIDS Foundation, New Jersey Pharmacy Association, and many others.

With these partners, and our legislative sponsors Sen. Gopal and Asw. Peterpaul, we‘ve brought to life an innovative bill that will get New Jerseyans’ convenient access to pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis while also ensuring our providers and pharmacies are reimbursed for their product, expertise, and labor.

By bringing together such a diverse array of stakeholders, we’re confident the legislation will succeed in its additional aim of overcoming some of the challenges that other states have seen in passing and implementing similar measures.

Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · 8mo ago

BREAKING: The Assembly just unanimously voted "YES" on a bill (A6293) to expand access to the life-saving #HIV medications #PrEP and #PEP in #NewJersey! Now it's time for Governor Murphy to sign this bill into law. Tell him now >> gse.lgbt/prep #NJ #LGBTQ

Help expand access to PrEP/PEP in New Jersey!

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Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · 9mo ago

Garden State Equality takes allegations against our staff seriously and we oppose violence of any kind. When we learned about the charge against Mr. Fuscarino, we immediately placed him on leave.

Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · 9mo ago

Inviting radical organizations like Turning Point USA and individuals committed to dismantling equitable public education like Education Sec. Linda McMahon to give an assembly is neither "meaningful" nor "nonpartisan." It is dangerous and unethical. 1/ #LGBTQ #NewJersey #NJ #ColtsNeck

Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · 10mo ago

New Jerseyans are clear: they will fight back against authoritarianism and want elected officials who will do the same. Tell your lawmakers to pass the People’s Agenda this lame duck session. Take action now: action.aclu.org/send-message... #United4Justice #PeoplesAgenda #LameDuck

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Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · last yr.

Join us for the first part of our Truthtelling webinar series, which digs into the misinformation shaping how trans and queer people experience health and healthcare. Our first session will cover the myths surrounding detransition. Sign up at gse.lgbt/truthtelling!

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Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · last yr.

This Thursday, July 17—the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis' passing—we're joining a national day of nonviolent action called Good Trouble Lives On. Keep Congressman Lewis' legacy alive by marching with us at the rally & march in Newark! Register to join us at gse.lgbt/goodtrouble ✊

Join Garden State Equality at the Good Trouble Lives on Rally & March! · Garden State Equality

Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lie...

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Mikie Sherrill @mikiesherrill.bsky.social · last yr.

In a time when rights, families, and futures are under attack, I’m proud to have @gardenstateequality.org Action Fund, New Jersey’s largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, in my corner. Together we’ll continue to defend dignity, equality, and justice for all New Jerseyans.

Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · last yr.

GOOD NEWS: After last month's court order in Orr v. Trump, the State Department is now required to issue passports to nonbinary and trans people with correct gender markers, and has finally issued guidance on how to do so. Read our full July passport update at gse.lgbt/passports.

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Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · last yr.

Great news: A bill that would improve access to PrEP and PEP passed out of the NJ Senate Budget Committee last week!⁠ ⁠ Now we need it to move in the Assembly—help make that happen by using our simple tool to send a message to your legislators.⁠ 📨 gse.lgbt/prep

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Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · last yr.

#ProudAndFree: #UnitedForTransPower In response to #Skrmetti, we’re gathering in #AsburyPark this Saturday, 6/21 to show up for trans people and say: trans rights are not up for debate! RSVP and more info >> gse.lgbt/skrmetti #ProudAndFreeRally #TransRights #SCOTUS #NJ #NewJersey #JerseyShore

Proud and Free: United for Trans Power.

Saturday, June 21. 10:30am. Asbury Park Post Office, 801 Bangs Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712.

Garden State Equality. https://gse.lgbt/skrmetti

Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · last yr.

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States failed trans youth by upholding Tennessee’s cruel and discriminatory ban on transition-related healthcare for youth.⁠ ⁠ ❗ Important: right now, New Jersey is still a sanctuary for trans healthcare.⁠

The Supreme Court failed trans youth today. But right now, New Jersey is still a sanctuary for trans healthcare. Let's keep it that way. Jersey for Trans Healthcare

Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · last yr.

Statement from Garden State Equality on the Newark Detention Center Disturbance:

At the heart of every injustice like today’s are real people — stripped of dignity, trapped by a system that punishes them for who they are, where they’re from, and the circumstances they face.

We cannot and will not sit by without speaking out against the vulgar injustice that happened in Newark today. The United States justice system is supposed to guarantee due process, yet instead we are watching people detained without hearings, denied the right to present their case, and shipped to other countries without ever seeing a courtroom.

The Trump administration is weaponizing the system to carry out mass detentions and deportations that violate both U.S. and international law. It is grotesque to demand obedience to laws that are being broken by those in power themselves.

This is the same system the Trump administration is using to persecute and erase transgender and gender diverse people. The struggle for immigrant and human rights is the same for LGBTQ+ rights.

We recognize the desperation and humanity of the four individuals who escaped — and we refuse to let this moment pass without demanding accountability for the inhumane conditions that led to this crisis. This is not justice. This is cruelty disguised as policy.

Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · last yr.

It's the moment we've all been waiting for: the Equality Ball is THIS WEEK! Now's your last chance to buy tickets, so don't wait—get your tickets now at gse.lgbt/ball25 💃

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Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · last yr.

How better to kick off Pride Month than joining us, drag queens Honey Davenport and Crystal Envy, and singer Tiger James at the Equality Ball next Friday, May 30? There's only one week left to buy tickets, so don't wait: gse.lgbt/ball25

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Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · last yr.

Join honoree @govmurphy.bsky.social and special guest Dominique Jackson in celebrating our work at the Equality Ball on Friday, May 30! There are only 9️⃣ days left to purchase tickets for our largest annual fundraiser, so don't wait! Buy tickets now: gse.lgbt/ball25

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Bobby Brier @bobby-brier.bsky.social · last yr.

“There’s no doubt that there will be even more mental health challenges that we’re not prepared to tackle without 988.” — Natalie Hernandez @gardenstateequality.org @trevorproject.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/05/trum...

Trump’s plan to cut suicide hotline funding has ‘lethal consequences’ | NJ Spotlight News

Advocates warn of harm to LGBTQ+ who need mental health support

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New Jersey Senate Democrats @njsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · last yr.

Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz joined @gardenstateequality.org to celebrate their new historic headquarters in the heart of Asbury Park with a Cornerstone of Gratitude Plaque Dedication Ceremony. "This building will lend cover, hope - a space of safety when someone doesn't know where they belong."

Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · last yr.

🚨 FLASH SALE ALERT 🚨 The Equality at Work Symposium is this Friday 4/11, and we're running a flash sale until 11:59 pm tomorrow (4/8)! Get your discounted tickets and connect with others looking to make their workplaces more inclusive, equitable, diverse, and accessible: gse.lgbt/work25flash ✨

Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · last yr.

We're excited to announce our keynote panel for Equality at Work, our annual inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility symposium on 4/11! Our headliners are 6 Black & Brown queer & allied women working to advance inclusion across industries. Register for Equality at Work ➡ gse.lgbt/work25

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Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · last yr.

Are YOU ready for #TDOV? We’re excited to share programming for our Trans Day of Visibility event this Friday 3/28 at Montclair State University. 📋 Register at gse.lgbt/tdov25 ✂ Sign up for haircuts at gse.lgbt/haircut25

Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · last yr.

Happy National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week! This week, we lobbied our lawmakers on a number of health equity bills, including expanding access to PrEP and PEP and passing a health equity bill package. Do your part to advance health equity now—contact your legislators at jerseytrans.care!

Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · last yr.

Join us on Tuesday, April 8 for Joining Together in Right Relationship: A Healing Space for Empowered Women. We will imagine how all women can build diverse communities to powerfully face the challenges of these times and create flourishing futures for all. Learn more and RSVP at gse.lgbt/joining ✨

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Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · last yr.

Are you looking to take action in the face of the Trump administration's assaults on marginalized people and democracy itself? Join us and Jersey Pride, Inc. at UNITED 2025 to build community, gain advocacy skills, and figure out how YOU can plug into resistance and activism right here in NJ!

United 2025: Advocating for Equality Together

Step Up. Get Involved. Take Action. United 2025 is a one-day LGBTQ activism conference produced by Jersey Pride & Garden State Equality.

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Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · last yr.

We want to thank Sundeep Iyer for his commitment to preserving legal equality for all New Jerseyans as the Director of the NJ Division on Civil Rights, and we want to congratulate incoming DCR Director Yolanda Melville on her appointment! @newjerseyoag.bsky.social @stateofnewjersey.bsky.social

ACLU of New Jersey @aclu-nj.org · last yr.

📣Today, join us @njaij.bsky.social, @maketheroadnj.bsky.social, and our partners as we fight back against the planned opening of a new 1000-bed immigration detention facility that would quadruple the amount of immigration detention space in NJ. Details ➡️ www.aclu-nj.org/en/events/ac...

Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · last yr.

Looking for information about legally changing your name and gender marker in #NewJersey? Join us at one of our upcoming name change info sessions!⁠ Saturday, 3/8 @ 11am : gse.lgbt/nameinfo1 Saturday, 4/5 @ 11am: gse.lgbt/nameinfo2 #trans #transgender #nonbinary #NJ

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"Upcoming Name Change Info Sessions:

Saturday, March 8, 2025 • 11am
Register @ gse.lgbt/nameinfo1

Saturday, April 5, 2025 • 11am
Register @ gse.lgbt/nameinfo2

Learn about legally changing your name and state identification documents in New Jersey with William Chanes Martinez, Esq.

transresiliency @ gardenstateequality.org."

Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · last yr.

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 PRIDE SEASON IS LESS THAN TWO AND A HALF MONTHS AWAY!⁠ 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ⁠ Last year, we were able to attend 60+ #Pride celebrations in every part of #NewJersey — but only thanks to the help of everyone who told us about events!⁠ ⁠ Help us attend even more this year >> gse.lgbt/prideevents25 #NJ #LGBTQ

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Garden State Equality @gardenstateequality.org · last yr.

We’re fighting to protect gender-affirming care in #NewJersey for people like Michelle. You can help.⁠ Learn more and get involved at jerseytrans.care #NJ #trans #LGBTQ #transgender #nonbinary

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"Because of my untreated gender dysphoria, I felt depressed and devoid of a personality.⁠
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I finally came out in 2021 and sought gender-affirming care, leading me to become far happier.⁠
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Gender-affirming care is medically necessary and must be covered by all health insurance providers so that transgender people like me can afford to receive the care that we need.⁠
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— Michelle, Monmouth County."⁠