Good News Only Updates: Celebrating Progress in Pride
All the amazing positive updates for the lgbtqia+ community in the granite state.
A proposed school censorship bill was defeated
SB33, would have allowed a single person to remove "harmful" materials from public schools district-wide. Although it was passed by the house with an amendment, overwhelming community response urged the NH Senators to vote “Non-Concur,” effectively killing the bill.
Trans storytelling goes state-wide
603 Equality is bringing back their Trans Storytelling event in a big way this year - hosting events across the entire state. Check out www.603equality.org/storytelling for more details!
NH Outright is Hiring a Coalition Manager
Applications jut closed for an open position with NH Outright, which will give the organization expanded capacity to engage with policy in NH
De-Escalation Trainings are BACK!
603 Equality is bringing back their De-Escalation Trainings. We have our first one scheduled for 02/28 and folks can reserve their spot NOW! Check out www.603equality.org/deescalation for more details!
A proposed bathroom ban was defeated
Governor Ayotte just vetoed another discriminatory trans bathroom bill. Our community sent her over a thousand letters telling her that hate has no place in NH. A good reminder that together, our voices are powerful. Read more.
There are 8 LGBTQI+ Olympians competing this year
The Winter games are looking extra inclusive this year! Maddy Schaffrick - Snowboarding, Breezy Johnson - Alpine Skiing, Amber Glenn - Figure Skating, Brittany Bowe - Speed Skating, Conor McDermott-Mostowy - Speed Skating, Cayla Barnes - Women's Hockey, Alex Carpenter - Women's Hockey, Hilary Knight - Women's Hockey. Read more.
603 Equality has a call for art + stories
603 Equality is has a call out for art + stories to capture the lived experiences of trans, non-binary and intersex individuals in the Granite State. Check out www.603equality.org/letters for more details!
An alternative-to-marriage law was struck down
HB1615, an alternative-to-marriage law was ruled ITL (inexpedient to legislate). Although some claimed this wasn’t an attack on marriage equality, one of the bill’s co-sponsors tried to sneak in the exact language on an unrelated bill originally meant to protect marriage equality. Their efforts were thwarted.
Queerlective is continuing their sticker subscription
They are looking for new artists to partner with! go to go.queerlective.com/stickerpack for more details
2026 Superbowl features first openly gay cheerleader
Jeremy Greer, the New England Patriots Cheerleader, is the first openly-gay cheerleader to cheer at the Super Bowl. Read more.
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