Saturday, May 19th, 2012

‘Editorial Forum’ Postings

The 2012 Louisiana Legislative Session

The 2012 Louisiana Legislative Session

The 2012 Louisiana Legislative Session This year’s session of the Louisiana Legislature commences on March 12 and adjourns on June 4.  Forum For Equality has three important legislative bills we’re working hard to pass this session and we need your support!  [Read More]

Letter from the Director about the Tragedy in Lake Charles

Letter from the Director about the Tragedy in Lake Charles

Dear Louisianians, Some of you may have already heard about the tragedy in Lake Charles, where 15 year-old Hannah Pauley died by suicide on October 25th. She reportedly took her own life because of intense bullying she was experiencing at school. We currently do not know [Read More]

With Love and Fairness

With Love and Fairness

Martin Luther King Jr. once said: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” We can fight bigotry and hate with knowledge and love. The fight should not be focused only outside of our [Read More]

From Shreveport to New Orleans

From Shreveport to New Orleans

Letter from John Estrada,  Chair, Forum For Equality Foundation: I was in Shreveport recently to interview a candidate to become our North Louisiana field director. During my visit, I also met with the leaders of People Acting For Change and Equality (PACE), an [Read More]

From Defense to Offense

From Defense to Offense

Letter from John Hill, Chair, Forum For Equality Louisiana: Welcome to the Forum For Equality Louisiana. We are glad you are here, reading about us, and we hope after you do, that you will join with us in fighting for equality. The Forum is not a gay organization, but [Read More]

Our Political Advocacy

Our Political Advocacy

Letter from Randy Evans, Chair, Political Action Committee: An exciting year doesn’t even begin to describe 2011 for the Forum for Equality. This year will see a legislative redistricting session, a regular legislative session, local government initiatives, fall [Read More]

Latest Topics

HRC 2012 EQUALITY AWARD RECIPIENT – Mary Griggs

HRC 2012 EQUALITY AWARD RECIPIENT – Mary Griggs

HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN LOUISIANA 20th ANNUAL GALA DINNER SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2012 6:00 PM THE HYATT REGENCY NEW ORLEANS, [Read More]

EEOC’s Decision that Title VII Prohibits Discrimination Based on Gender Identity

EEOC’s Decision that Title VII Prohibits Discrimination Based on Gender Identity

The EEOC decision: On December 9, 2011, Complainant filed an appeal concerning her equal employment opportunity (EEO) [Read More]

SB 217 – Backdoor Bigotry Bill

SB 217 – Backdoor Bigotry Bill

Senator A.G. Crowe’s SB 217 – Backdoor Bigotry Bill – will violate Louisiana’s Home Rule Charter [Read More]

FFE PAC Endorsement for New Orleans City Council At-Large

FFE PAC Endorsement for New Orleans City Council At-Large

FORUM FOR EQUALITY PAC ISSUES ENDORSEMENT IN NEW ORLEANS CITY COUNCIL-AT-LARGE RACE Forum For Equality Political Action [Read More]

The 2012 Louisiana Legislative Session

The 2012 Louisiana Legislative Session

The 2012 Louisiana Legislative Session This year’s session of the Louisiana Legislature commences on March 12 and [Read More]