Rocky Mountain Equality

We had a great time celebrating at the RMEQ Board/Staff Holiday Party! And of course, it turned into a fabulous karaoke night! Thank you to all who make this team so special. ❤️

Rocky Mountain Equality (RMEQ) is building a world where LGBTQ+ people, families, and communities thrive authentically in an inclusive and equitable society. Through advocacy, education, and responsive programs, RMEQ is breaking barriers to health, housing, and opportunity. The Colorado Equity Compass (CEC) has awarded Rocky Mountain Equality $8,000 as a Data Use Learning Collaborative participant! #ColoradoEquityCompass #AwardeeSpotlight www.rmequality.org/ *** Rocky Mountain Equality (RMEQ) está construyendo un mundo donde las personas, familias y comunidades LGBTQ+ puedan prosperar auténticamente en una sociedad inclusiva y equitativa. A través de la defensa de derechos, la educación y programas receptivos, RMEQ está eliminando barreras en salud, vivienda y oportunidades. El Colorado Equity Compass (CEC) ha otorgado a Rocky Mountain Equality $8.000 como participante en su programa de colaboración para el uso de datos. #CompásdeEquidaddeColorado

The annual defense policy bill passed today in the U.S. Senate prohibits the military health insurance program from covering gender-affirming care for youth. Efforts to ban medically-necessary care for transgender people are sadly in full swing. The fear-mongering and misinformation we saw in the 2024 election have made targeting trans people an acceptable, and even popular, policy position. This is shameful. Gender-affirming care is medically-necessary care backed by scientific and medical evidence. It is safe and closely monitored by actual healthcare providers. Both Colorado senators voted for the bill, but Representatives Diana DeGette, Joe Neguse and Brittany Pettersen voted against the bill in the House. If these three are your representatives, call or email to thank them for supporting the trans community. https://lnkd.in/gFtuGayG

In 1975, Clela Rorex, a trailblazing ally and friend to RMEQ, issued the nation’s first same-sex marriage licenses at the Boulder County Courthouse. This designation will protect her legacy. “I wish I could pick up the phone and call Clela right now,” said Mardi Moore, chief executive officer of RMEQ. “When I heard the news, my heart took an extra beat, caused by happiness and pride. This announcement couldn’t be more timely, as we approach the 50th anniversary of when she issued these marriage licenses.” https://lnkd.in/g-BWRiYY

The Boulder County Courthouse has officially been designated as a National Historic Landmark! In 1975, Clela Rorex, a trailblazing ally and friend to RMEQ, issued the nation’s first same-sex marriage licenses at the courthouse. This designation secures Clela's legacy and the history of the LGBTQ+ movement for future generations. RMEQ is proud of our work with local and national officials to ensure the significance of the courthouse to the LGBTQ community would not be forgotten. https://lnkd.in/g3-CEqfD

RMEQ identified many inequities in the vaccine rollout during COVID-19. We worked to address them then, and we continue to build on that work. Last week, we were proud to host Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, MPHI, and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment as we continue to expand this vital work. Thank you to (left to right): Ash Neufeldt (she), Mardi Moore (she), Kari Perry (she/ella/they/elle), Valerie Henderson (she), Vanessa Fry (they/she). To learn more, read about the STRETCH initiative, a partnership with the CDC: https://lnkd.in/ecmrATWU

We did it! 🎉 Thanks to YOU, our incredible community, we hit our #ColoradoGivesDay goal and raised over $100,000! Our work is far from over, and you make it possible. Together, we will build a more inclusive, equitable, and compassionate world for everyone.

Colorado LGBTQ+ advocacy groups and health care providers are bracing for what a second administration under President-elect Donald Trump could mean for transgender people, and they are pledging to strengthen existing community support systems. Mardi Moore: "We survived the first round — which felt surprising to a lot of us — and we know we can survive this second round. We’re smarter going into it."

Join us for our Holi-Gay Party—a night to celebrate our community. Let’s be real—we could all use a little joy right now! Everyone is welcome. There’s no fee at the door, but any donations will help us reach our Colorado Gives Day goal and support the work we have ahead of us in 2025. December 10, 2024 5:30pm - 8:30pm Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains in Boulder Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ga8TWx3q

On World AIDS Day, we stand with people around the world who are affected by HIV and AIDS, remember those lost, and recommit to the fight against HIV. Find resources, testing, and support services near you: ❤️ Denver, Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Greeley, and Grand Junction ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gsYVTvcF ❤️ Boulder ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gi25Epfm ❤️ Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Resources ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gf-_q8Ge