A Statement on the Overturning of Roe v. Wade

EqCT stands with all women, queer, and trans people affected by this monumental policy decision.

Equality Connecticut Announces 2026 Legislative Priorities

Equality Connecticut (EqCT), the statewide queer-led social justice organization, announced its legislative priorities for the 2026 short session today. The agenda was crafted with input from community members, educators, health …

Equality Connecticut Statement on EEOC Vote to Withdraw Guidance on Workplace Protections

This past Thursday, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission voted to withdraw guidance on expanded protections for LGBTQ+ and other vulnerable workers. We condemn but are not surprised by this …

Statement on Proposed CMS Rules

Yesterday, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that it will pursue policies to cut off funding and access to medically necessary care for transgender youth. The proposed regulations …

Statement on directed investigation into Cromwell Public Schools

The Out Accountability Project and Equality Connecticut are deeply concerned about the recent directed investigation initiated by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights targeting Cromwell Public Schools’ …

Equality Connecticut 2025 Legislative Session Policy Priorities

The Network is studying initiatives including increasing grantmaking capacity; conducting a needs assessment; adding a public schools grant program to fund professional development related to guidance from the State Department …