I’m grateful to have the endorsement of @georgiaequality.org! The Georgia Supreme Court is the last line of defense against attacks on our fundamental rights, and Georgia Equality knows the people of this state need justices on that court committed to protecting their freedoms.
Both of these offices hold an immense amount of power over the direction of our state as a whole, so we are excited to endorse these champions of equality!
More endorsements to follow. Find more information at: georgiaequalitypac.org/2026-electio...
A headshot of State Senator Jason Esteves in front of a natural background of trees. He's wearing a blue blazer over a patterned blue button-up. At the top corner is Georgia Equality's 2026 endorsed candidate badge. At the bottom, plain white text reads in bold, "JASON ESTEVES FOR GOVERNOR"
A headshot of Jen Jordan wearing a high-necked teal dress with her arms crossed. At the top corner is Georgia Equality's 2026 endorsed candidate badge. At the bottom, plain white text reads in bold, "JEN JORDAN FOR SUPREME COURT"
A headshot of Miracle Rankin wearing a gray blazer and red blouse with a pearl necklace in front of a judicial background with the US and Georgia state flags. At the top corner is Georgia Equality's 2026 endorsed candidate badge. At the bottom, plain white text reads in bold, "MIRACLE RANKIN FOR SUPREME COURT"
NEWS: The Board of Directors of Georgia Equality is proud to announce its first round of endorsements in the upcoming primary and non-partisan elections on May 19, 2026:
- Governor: Jason Esteves
- Judge, Georgia Supreme Court: Jen Jordan
- Judge, Georgia Supreme Court: Miracle Rankin
Good news in Georgia! Advocates defeated all anti-LGBTQ+ bills that were proposed this legislative session. Thanks to @georgiaequality.org for leading this work. Read more: buff.ly/mxmzTdO
Infographic titled “2026 Legislative Session Breakdown” from Georgia Equality, advocating for LGBTQ+ Georgians and people living with HIV. Key highlights: 2,550+ Georgians contacted lawmakers opposing anti-LGBTQ bills; 322 took action for affordable housing; 60+ counties saw mobilization. Bill breakdown: 13 anti-LGBTQ bills monitored and defeated; 18 supportive bills backed for housing affordability and healthcare access. Tactics: 7,000+ calls made to constituents in key districts; 524 Georgians registered for lobby days; 11 talking points documents created. Community partnership: 19 partner lobby days sponsored and attended; 15 partner organizations in the Georgia Unites Against Discrimination coalition; 156 people attended advocacy training. Supporters: 104 donors contributed; 51% of donations came from action alerts; social media following grew by 66%.
Many of you heard that the 2026 GA legislative session ended with defeating ALL anti-LGBTQ bills! What you may not know, though, is what goes into making this possible.
Georgia is not changing in a vacuum– it's changing because all of us are working to change it. Join us: georgiaequality.org/donate
Thank you!
Incredible work from @georgiaequality.org, this kind of successful, practical, grassroots approach needs to be reproduced *everywhere* www.erininthemorning.com/p/all-anti-l...
Because different people define anti-LGBTQ legislation differently. Not every bill is explicitly anti-LGBTQ, even if we think its impact would be detrimental most specifically for LGBTQ people.
For that reason to be most accurate, we use “nearly.”
Despite underhanded tactics being employed in these last weeks, over 2,500 of us contacted our legislators and nearly 400 came out to the Capitol in-person.
This win is to be shared by each and every one of us who showed up, showed out, spread the word, & raised our collective voices. THANK YOU!
A graphic with a group photo of LGBTQ+ advocates in front of the State Capitol's gold dome, holding signs that read "liberty and justice for all." In the top corner is the Georgia Equality logo and a header reading, "VICTORY UNDER THE GOLD DOME." Text at the bottom reads, "BREAKING: Together, we successfully defeated all of the nearly 15 anti-LGBTQ bills this legislative session."
A group photo of the Georgia Equality staff members gathered on the Capitol steps inside the GA State Capitol building.
A graphic with Georgia Equality's statement. The organization logo is at the top, followed by the text: "“This session, we stopped every bill targeting LGBTQ Georgians, even in spite of underhanded political maneuvers deployed over the last few weeks. Thousands of Georgians from over 60 counties came together to successfully defeat every last one. “Despite state leadership fixating on restricting LGBTQ+ rights as their core priority over the past years, we made it clear that scapegoating LGBTQ+ Georgians is not a winning political strategy. Georgians want more than culture war distractions; we deserve solutions addressing healthcare access, cost of living, and more affordable housing. This result is a credit to every Georgian who worked tirelessly to defend our LGBTQ+ loved ones, neighbors, and friends. We believe that the tide is turning not just here in Georgia, but across the country. Georgia Equality will continue to fight to ensure that all Georgians have the right to live and thrive in the state we call home.” The quote is attributed to Jeff Graham, executive director.
BREAKING: After a late night at the Capitol to finish out the 2026 legislative session, we could not be more excited to share that WE DID IT! We successfully defeated ALL of the nearly 15 pieces of anti-LGBTQ legislation!
Swipe to read our full statement:
Happy TDOV from our family to yours! Here’s a few highlights from a beautiful conversation with our very own Deputy Director, Chanel Haley!
Who are some Trans Leaders you’re lifting up today?
Graphic titled “Countdown ’Til We’re Clear” showing a four-month calendar from January through April 2026. Red Xs mark many days in January, February, and March as they pass during the legislative session, with a note on January 12 reading “Session starts.” In green is Tuesday, March 31, while April shows an empty calendar with a note on April 2 reading “Session ends.” The Georgia Equality logo appears at the bottom.
We're almost there! There are just 2 legislative days left until the 2026 legislative session comes to an end– leaving just 2 days to continue blocking anti-LGBTQ bills until we're in the clear.
The finish line is in view & our team will remain vigilant until we gavel out late on Thursday night!
Photo of Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock speaking at a podium before the crowd at No Kings in Atlanta. There is an ASL translator next to him, and an overpass filled with people above.
Photo of Chris Bruce of the ACLU of Georgia speaking at a podium before the crowd at No Kings in Atlanta. There is an ASL translator next to him, and an overpass filled with people above.
Drone photo from above the march at No Kings in Atlanta. In the photo, the Georgia State Capitol can be seen with the neighboring streets filled with a large crowd of people.
We especially loved the powerful speeches from @warnock.senate.gov, Chris Bruce with @acluofga.bsky.social, @blackvotersmatterfund.org, and others to start the day!
A photo from the No Kings rally in Atlanta. In it, a protestor holds a sign in transgender pride colors reading, “I have a right to thrive.” Next to the sign are several American flags.
A photo from the No Kings rally in Atlanta. The Georgia State Capitol’s gold dome is in the background. In the foreground, a protestor holds a sign reading, “Didn’t grow up pledging liberty and justice for all to settle for less.”
A photo from the No Kings rally in Atlanta. In it, a protestor holds a sign in the shape of a heart which reads, “Empathy over empire.” Beneath the text is an image of a crown with a red X through it.
A photo from the No Kings rally in Atlanta. In it, a protestor holds a sign reading, “Our votes are demands. End hate, division, and the extremist political agenda.” There is another sign visible which reads, “You can’t bomb your way out of the Epstein files.”
Photos from today’s #NoKings rally in Atlanta!
Thank you to @indivisiblegaco.bsky.social @acluofga.bsky.social @50501ga.bsky.social and all of the partners who tirelessly worked to make this event a success!
The people united will never be defeated 🩵
some of my personal favorite signs from the jam-packed #NoKings rally and march in Atlanta this morning!!
@georgiaequality.org @50501ga.bsky.social
Yellow and black protest poster reading “No thrones. No crowns. No kings. March 28” with a graphic of a crossed-out crown over the words “No Kings.” Event details: “Rally & March, Saturday 3/28/26, 10am–1pm, Memorial Drive Greenway, 301 MLK Drive, Atlanta, GA 30312. Take MARTA to GA State Station or MLK Station.” Website: nokings.org. Bottom section features logos of numerous supporting organizations including ACLU of Georgia, Indivisible Georgia Coalition, Georgia Equality, Georgia AFL-CIO, and others, plus a QR code.
Happening Saturday!! No Kings is BACK in Atlanta. Join us from 10am-1pm on March 28 for a rally and march in protest of unjust and authoritarian overreach.
Coordinated by our partners at @indivisiblegaco.bsky.social and @acluofga.bsky.social
RSVP to join us! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Illustration of a green birthday cake with a slice removed and the number “16” as lit candles on top. Text reads: “Happy Anniversary to the Affordable Care Act” and “Georgia is still leaving a lot of cake on the plate!” Small dollar signs appear around the cake, emphasizing lost funding.
Infographic explaining Medicaid expansion funding. Text reads: “16 years ago, the Affordable Care Act was signed into law and reshaped health insurance.” It highlights a “90/10 deal,” showing that the federal government pays 90% and states pay 10%. Additional text notes that Georgia could receive approximately $3 billion in federal funding annually. Includes an illustration of stacked cash.
Graphic with bold text reading: “Tell state leaders Medicaid expansion is still a good financial deal for Georgia.” The Cover Georgia logo appears at the top, and the website “coverga.org” is shown at the bottom.
Today, the Affordable Care Act turns 16 🎂
It created a 90/10 deal where the federal government pays 90% of the cost to expand Medicaid.
Most states said yes.
Georgia still hasn’t.
That’s billions left on the table—and fewer people covered.
It’s time to change that → coverga.org
Graphic titled “30 Years of Progress: Mapped” showing a map of Georgia divided by counties and shaded in varying blue tones to indicate membership levels (low to high). Several counties—primarily in the Atlanta metro area and a few across the state—are marked with symbols: green flags for local nondiscrimination ordinances, yellow flags for county nondiscrimination ordinances, and purple stars for staff or board member locations. A legend explains the symbols, and a “30” anniversary logo with “Georgia Equality – Celebrating 30 Years” appears in the bottom right.
WEBSITE HIGHLIGHT: Mapping our progress ✨
As a statewide org, it can be difficult to visualize our progress. That's why we're so excited to share that our new website has an interactive map tracking local non-discrimination protections across the state.
georgiaequality.org/mapping-our-progress
The turnout on March 10 for the Pride to the Capitol rally, organized by @georgiaequality.org, @hrc.org, and 35 other nonprofits, demonstrates that determination and collective action can bring real change over time.
Graphic with the headline “Georgia Equality gets a refresh,” with the word “refresh” highlighted in yellow on a dark blue background. In the foreground, a person holds and waves a large rainbow Pride flag while calling out, standing in front of a yellow circle with a pink heart graphic. The Georgia Equality logo appears in the lower left corner.
Screenshot of the homepage on Georgia Equality's beautiful new website with a dark blue background. Neon green and pink text reads, "NEW LOOK, SAME ORG"
New look, who this?! 👀
After years of waiting, we are so excited to share that we have a brand new website! GeorgiaEquality.org got a major face lift, with lots of new, interactive features.
Check it out and tell us how you like it! 🎉✨
A cream colored graphic with the Georgia Equality logo at the top. Text reads, "SOUTH GEORGIA VIRTUAL VOLUNTEER NIGHT." Beneath, a text bubble reads, "March 18, 2026 6pm-7pm" There is a registration link listed: https://bit.ly/southgavolunteer At the bottom there is a graphic of multi-colored hands reaching up with hearts.
And we're excited to bring back our virtual volunteer night specifically for our supporters in south Georgia!
Register for our south GA volunteer night on March 18 at: bit.ly/southgavolun...
Graphic with a purple-to-pink gradient background announcing “Upcoming Volunteer Nights.” Georgia Equality logo appears in the top right. Three rounded boxes list events: March 18, Volunteer Night, in-person in Atlanta, 6-8pm; March 18, Volunteer Night, virtual for South Georgia, 6-7pm; and April 1, Volunteer Night, in-person in Atlanta, 6-8pm. Decorative star icons appear on the right. Text at the bottom reads: “RSVP to noel@georgiaequality.org for more info” and “Register for South GA Volunteer Night at: bit.ly/southgavolunteer.”
The weather is changing and the pollen is coming, so it's time for more spring volunteer nights!
Join us on Wednesday, March 18, from 6-8pm in-person in Atlanta. RSVP for more info to noel@georgiaequality.org.
We’ll be going live for our Pride to the Capitol press conference in 15 min!!
Watch along at: instagram.com/gaequality
Graphic with a rainbow banner at the top reading ‘TODAY IS ELECTION DAY!’ in large blue text. Below, it says ‘Polls are open from 7am until 7pm. You must be in line by 7pm to vote.’ Additional text reads: ‘Find your precinct location, sample ballot, and more at mvp.sos.ga.gov.’ An illustration of a ballot being inserted into a ballot box appears on the left. Georgia Equality logo with a rainbow-striped Georgia state outline is at the bottom right.
TODAY is Election Day for residents of HD 94, HD 130, and SD 53!
Georgia Equality has proudly endorsed Audrey Lux, LaFawn Pinkney-Mealing, and Jack Zibluk for these races. Learn more at: georgiaequalitypac.org/2026-special...
Find your voting info at mvp.sos.ga.gov
Graphic titled “Countdown ’Til We’re Clear” showing a four-month calendar from January through April 2026. Red Xs mark many days in January and February as they pass during the legislative session, with a note on January 12 reading “Session starts.” In March, the calendar shifts to mostly green and yellow highlighted days, with March 6 labeled “Crossover Day.” April shows an empty calendar with a note on April 2 reading “Session ends.” The Georgia Equality logo appears at the bottom.
Last Friday was Crossover Day, marking an important deadline for the Georgia General Assembly. That means we've got just 12 legislative days left now in Georgia– 12 legislative days left to continue blocking any anti-LGBTQ bills until we're in the clear.
The finish line is in view!
A graphic with a green textured background. At the top is the orange Cover Georgia coalition logo. White text reads, “Ask the candidates:” with large, orange text filling up the rest of the space reading in all caps, “Where do they stand on Medicaid expansion?”
A graphic with a green textured background. The header reads in orange text, “Why Medicaid Expansion is best for Georgia:” Beneath is a bulleted list of 3 points: First: “It will extend coverage to 500,000+ uninsured Georgians, while also benefiting state economy and health infrastructure.” Second: “It will help us succeed financially, keep Georgians healthy, and avoid more rural hospital closures.” Third: “We can provide immediate access to essential health care to hundreds of thousands of people!” In the bottom corner is the orange Cover Georgia coalition logo.
A graphic with a green textured background. Bold, orange text in all caps reads, “Supporting Medicaid expansion is good policy and good politics.”
Candidates are currently qualifying for the midterm elections this week and we've got one important question on our minds: Where do they stand on Medicaid expansion?
Medicaid expansion is good policy and good politics.
Ask the candidates where they stand today!
#gapol #HealthcareForAll
Graphic from Georgia Equality featuring a screenshot-style layout of an Atlanta Journal-Constitution opinion article. At the top is a banner with the AJC logo and search bar. Below is a wide photo of a large, diverse crowd gathered on the steps of the Georgia State Capitol holding signs in support of LGBTQ+ rights. The headline reads, “OPINION: Georgia legislators have an unhealthy obsession with trans people’s health.” The byline says, “By Joanna Schwartz, Governor’s Teaching Fellow.” A pull quote states that legislators are counting on anti-trans votes despite costs to the state and its employees and families. At the bottom, it says, “Read more at www.ajc.com.”
READ: Joanna Schwartz, professor of marketing at Georgia College & State University, wrote an op-ed for the AJC expressing her dismay with the legislature targeting insurance coverage of medical care for transgender state employees.
Read the full piece: www.ajc.com/opinion/2026...
Promotional graphic for “Pride to the Capitol.” A photo of the Georgia State Capitol dome topped with a statue appears against a bright blue sky, with a thin rainbow color strip along the bottom edge of the image. Text reads: “PRIDE TO THE CAPITOL,” “rsvp mobilize.us/hrcga,” and “LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.” Event details: “3.10.2026” and “come anytime 9AM–4PM | ATL.” The phrase “we the people” appears in the top right corner.
Blue promotional graphic featuring the Georgia Equality logo and the large text “we the people,” with “we” in yellow and “the people” in white. Below, text reads: “PRIDE TO THE CAPITOL,” “LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL,” and “3.10.2026.” Event details: “come anytime 8AM–4PM | ATL.” RSVP link at the bottom: “mobilize.us/hrcga.”
We are officially just ONE WEEK away from Pride to the Capitol!
There's still time to register to join us for a day of action beginning at Atlanta City Hall & ending at the Georgia State Capitol for an advocacy training, rally & assisted legislator contact.
RSVP: www.mobilize.us/hrcga/event/...
Graphic with the headline “It’s Special Election Season.” Text lists three Georgia legislative races currently in special elections: House District 94 (Redan, Stone Mountain, toward Lilburn), House District 130 (Augusta and south of Augusta near Hephzibah), and Senate District 53 (northwest Georgia including Chickamauga, LaFayette, Trenton, and Summerville). Bottom text reads “…are all currently in a special election!” with an illustration of a ballot box and the Georgia Equality logo.
Graphic of Georgia Equality's endorsements with the 2026 endorsed candidate badge in the top corner. On a grid, headshots of 3 endorsed candidates are featured alongside "State House District 94: Audrey Lux," "State House District 130: LaFawn Pinkney-Mealing," and "State Senate District 53: Jack Zibluk"
Heads up! For residents of HD 94, HD 130, & SD 53, this is the last week to vote early for the special election!
GA Equality has proudly endorsed Audrey Lux, LaFawn Pinkney-Mealing, & Jack Zibluk for these races. Learn more: georgiaequalitypac.org/2026-special...
Find voting info: mvp.sos.ga.gov
