This Week at the Capitol: Honoring Nex Benedict 🏳️‍⚧️🕯

On Wednesday night, over 250 members of Connecticut’s queer and transgender community and our allies gathered at the Connecticut State Capitol to remember and honor Nex Benedict (he/him/they/them). The vigil, …

Equality Connecticut’s 2024 Legislative Priorities

With the opening of the legislative session, Equality Connecticut (EQCT) has announced its legislative and policy priorities for 2024. EQCT will work on a range of issues both as a …

Trans rights take two steps forward in courts

The trans community has endured many frightening setbacks in the past few years, so it’s heartening to see active steps toward protecting and respecting trans people here in our state. …

Equality Connecticut Supports SEIU District 1199 Long Term and Group Home Striking Workers

For immediate release: May 31, 2023Contact: Carisa Cunningham (617) 447-6500 (Hartford, CT) Equality Connecticut today issued a statement in solidarity with SEIU District 1199 Long Term and Group Home workers, …

Transgender Day of Visibility

March 31, 2023 Matthew Blinstrubsas, Executive Director, released the following statement: On this Transgender Day of Visibility, Equality Connecticut is proud of the role that transgender people have played and …