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Equality Michigan Action Network @actioneqmi.bsky.social · 2d

A year ago, the Rural Pride Collective Coalition began as an ambitious vision to connect LGBTQIA2S+ folks across the Upper Peninsula. Today, that vision has grown into an active network of partnered organizations as part of a coalition that is doing the work.

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Equality Michigan Action Network @actioneqmi.bsky.social · 5d

Michiganders! Remember to mail your absentee ballot by Tuesday, October 21 for it to arrive in time to be counted for the November 4 Election. #MIVoting

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Text reads, “Reminder: Mail your absentee ballot by Tuesday, October 21!* Starting October 22, drop your ballot off at your local clerk’s office, satellite office, or in a drop box provided by your clerk. *Military and Overseas Voters: your ballot must be postmarked by November 4 and received by November 10 in order to count.”

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Equality Michigan Action Network @actioneqmi.bsky.social · 5d

We were also able to connect local social workers with the Rural Pride Collective Coalition for additional support services and guidance on how to best implement affirming practices.

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Equality Michigan Action Network @actioneqmi.bsky.social · 5d

EQMI has the honor of presenting at NASW’s Upper Peninsula Behavioral Health Summit, where we connected with social workers across Northern Michigan. We were able to discuss the best practices for building support networks, finding LGBTQIA2S+ resources, and providing holistic & affirming care.

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Equality Michigan Action Network @actioneqmi.bsky.social · 8d

Hey UP! Curious on how to be a better ally? Join us next Saturday, October 25th at 11am to learn from community experts. This event is open to all and completely free!

Equality Michigan Action Network @actioneqmi.bsky.social · 15d

Your voice matters! Whether you’re coming out, inviting in, or just being true to yourself, your story is powerful. Together, we can create a Michigan where everyone can be themselves freely and safely. Your voice will make a difference.

Share Your Story: https://equalitymi.org/share-your-story/

Equality Michigan Action Network @actioneqmi.bsky.social · 15d

Together, we can do more! Join our volunteer list to learn about local and fun opportunities give back to your community.

Be the change: https://equalitymi.org/get-involved/

Equality Michigan Action Network @actioneqmi.bsky.social · 18d

Skip the Election Day lines - vote from home in the November 4 General Election. Learn how to request a ballot and view important dates and deadlines at MichiganVoting.org. #MIVoting

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Equality Michigan Action Network @actioneqmi.bsky.social · 19d

The year for our Advocates for Community Empowerment (ACE) team is wrapped up! This year we have seen an increase need of our services and we had to adapt our services. Together, we were able to meet the demand due to our outstanding team and support from the community.

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Equality Michigan Action Network @actioneqmi.bsky.social · 19d

Hey TC! Join us next Monday, October 13th for our latest action day! No experience necessary to engage with Michigan residents to thank legislators for fighting for transgender Michiganders and ALL Michigan families.

Sign Up: www.mobilize.us/equalitymi/e...

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Equality Michigan Action Network @actioneqmi.bsky.social · 22d

After months of delay, lawmakers passed a budget deal early this morning. Thanks to your action, all 15 anti-trans provisions were removed from the state budget! Your action helped to protect the rights of tens of thousands of trans people living in Michigan.

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Equality Michigan Action Network @actioneqmi.bsky.social · 24d

Meet Amber Moe-Olds, our new Director of Movement Building! Amber has worked in the political arena for nearly 15 years and is a community organizer at heart. Together we will strengthen our statewide grassroots organizing and voter engagement campaigns, build powerful coalitions, and much more!

Equality Michigan Action Network @actioneqmi.bsky.social · 25d

We are proud to announce the Rural Pride Collective Coalition is extending their support groups! These groups are here to support trans/gender diverse people and their families in the UP and build community.

For more information, contact Carrie Fiocchi at [email protected]

Equality Michigan Action Network @actioneqmi.bsky.social · 29d

Come enjoy the fall colors and colorful pride this weekend in Traverse City! EQMI will be tabling this Saturday, Sept. 27th. Swing by and connect with local efforts in your community to ensure equality for all!

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Equality Michigan Action Network @actioneqmi.bsky.social · Sep 25

Wear Your Truth was an outstanding success because of our community! A huge thank you to everyone who showed up and showed off their truth. The work EQMI does everyday is not possible without people like you! Here's to you and your truth.

Equality Michigan Action Network @actioneqmi.bsky.social · Sep 18

Sign our petition and let us know what you think elected officials should be working on instead of attacking trans people? bit.ly/4mlj5di

No Anti-trans Attacks in MI Budget

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Equality Michigan Action Network @actioneqmi.bsky.social · Sep 18

Anyone else remember when elected officials fulfilled their responsibilities, instead of playing games with peoples lives? As we are over due on a state budget, and heading for a full statewide shut down, representatives are slashing key programs while adding more than 15 anti-trans restrictions.

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Equality Michigan Action Network @actioneqmi.bsky.social · Sep 17

Trans health care for young people in Michigan is experiencing a lot of of new barriers from the federal government. Join our community webinar to learn more about the current state of GAC in Michigan.

Sign Up: bit.ly/3InVSsU

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Equality Michigan Action Network @actioneqmi.bsky.social · Sep 16

Recent clinic closures are forcing families to relocate their gender-affirming care to a new provider. The Trans Youth Emergency Project is helping folks navigate this crisis + get the care they deserve.

Get support: southernequality.org/tyep/#support

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel @miattygen.bsky.social · Sep 12

@miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel released the following statement in response to Corewell Health’s recent announcement to end certain care to minors for gender affirmation.

Read more at mi.gov/agnews

The decision by Corewell Health to end certain forms of essential healthcare for minors is deeply disappointing. They have chosen to capitulate to the federal administration’s discriminatory campaign against the trans community, despite Corewell not being a target of federal action in this realm. Corewell’s shortsighted approach to conform their treatment options and obey in advance fails to adequately consider the long-term consequences to the health, safety and well-being of their patients. Michigan law has not changed; gender affirming care remains legal and is approved healthcare by leading health care associations.

The hospitals that choose to disregard science, best practices, and the recommendations of every major medical society in America create a dangerous precedent that could have long lasting implications on all patients. We have seen virtue signaling from the federal administration that they intend to detrimentally attack many other areas of public health and medical treatment.

We must ask ourselves:
what other medical practices or care will this administration target next – reproductive care, vaccines, scientific studies - and will our healthcare institutions quickly succumb to such pressure each and every time?

The Department of Attorney General has already filed suit to challenge the Trump administration's unlawful actions targeting providers of gender affirming care for youth. And at least one court has found the Trump administration’s malicious investigation efforts against a medical provider to be unlawful.
We urge healthcare institutions in Michigan to join our office and other institutions in fighting back against the federal government’s incursion into personal and sensitive healthcare decisions. These sensitive healthcare matters should not be determined by the government, but by parents in concert with the children and their family’s medical providers.

The Department of Attorney General stands with all of Michigan’s patients and the many medical institutions that continue to respect the law, eschew the discriminatory actions preferred by the federal administration, adhere to science as practiced and prescribed by expert physicians, and choose to take on the fight against those targeting their patients for political purposes.”

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel @miattygen.bsky.social · Sep 10

@miattygen.bsky.social Nessel has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in Zinski v. Liberty University. Read more at mi.gov/agnews

“No employee should lose their livelihood simply because of who they are. Liberty University’s actions against Ms. Zinski are a clear violation of the law, and I stand with my colleagues in urging the Court to uphold her right to seek justice, because workers should be judged by their performance, not gender identity," said Attorney General Dana Nessel.

Read more at mi.gov/agnew

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Equality Michigan Action Network @actioneqmi.bsky.social · Sep 10

Join us for our Open House & Action Night! Come check out our space at the Pride Center, learn more about EQMI, and jump into action with a live phone bank. Together, we'll make an impact while building community.

Sign up at bit.ly/4pirLUm and be part of our very first action in our new space!

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Equality Michigan Action Network @actioneqmi.bsky.social · Aug 29

It's not too late to get your tickets to annual gala! Support our community while creating queer joy with fun such as photo booths, a drag show, 50/50 raffle, fashion show, and more!

Tickets at: bit.ly/wyt2025

Equality Michigan Action Network @actioneqmi.bsky.social · Aug 26

At a time when trans young people and their families are facing increasing fear, uncertainty, and political attacks, AG Nessel’s leadership offers a much-needed reminder: the rights and dignity of all Michiganders must be protected—regardless of federal pressure or political convenience.

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Equality Michigan Action Network @actioneqmi.bsky.social · Aug 26

Equality Michigan extends our deep gratitude to
@miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel for her strong and unequivocal condemnation of the University of Michigan’s decision to halt safe, legal, evidence-based healthcare for transgender youth and eighteen-year-olds.

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