Author: Jessica Douglas

by Jessica Douglas

TEXAS AG DEMANDS PRIVATE MEDICAL RECORDS FROM LOCAL GEORGIA CLINIC ALREADY TARGETED BY ARSON

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DECATUR, GA (January 29, 2024) – QueerMed, a local gender-affirming care clinic in downtown Decatur, received a recent request from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to release patient records for transgender youth. Paxton specifically sought private information about Texas residents who received telehealth care from the Georgia clinic before Texas instituted a ban on medical care for trans youth.

“The actions of the Texas Attorney General puts politics between pediatricians and parents in an egregious act of government interference which violates the most fundamental rights of parents and children,” said Jeff Graham, executive director of Georgia Equality. Continue reading →

by Jessica Douglas

Apply Now: South GA Advocacy Internship

Spring Semester South Georgia Advocacy Intern

Duration: 10-12 weeks

Hours: The candidate must firmly commit to at least 5 hours per week, with a flexible schedule based on class commitments.

Location: The internship will be primarily remote, with some in-person, off-site events to be done.

At Georgia Equality, our mission is to advance LGBTQ+ equality, and we invite a dedicated
undergraduate and graduate student to join our team as a South Georgia Advocacy Intern for the spring semester. As a South Georgia Advocacy Intern, you will play an integral role in advancing our mission, which focuses on community outreach and education, voter engagement, legislative advocacy, and actively contributing to our lobbying and policy-building agenda. This internship program offers students a unique opportunity to gain insights into the workings of a non-profit organization, develop essential leadership skills, and actively engage with their community in pursuit of our mission. Continue reading →

by Jessica Douglas

Transgender Trailblazer: Sean LaMont

In honor of Transgender Awareness Month, Georgia Equality was fortunate to interview transgender trailblazer, Sean LaMont. Sean is a trans artist, author, and activist.

The interview is conducted by Jessica Douglas, Development & Communications Manager, denoted by “J,” Connor Hurt, Development & Communications Intern, “C,” and Sean LaMont, “S.” It explores topics about transgender experiences and how politics, advocacy, how support has developed over time, and more.

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C: Hi, Sean. Could you introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do?

S: Okay, I’m Sean LaMont. I am a trans artist and author. As a matter of fact, I have a show today, as soon as we are done with this. It is downtown at the Sheridan Courtland, so that’s where I am headed after this. But I do LGBTQ art and I write books for our community as well. I am an advocate, I love to fundraise for different trans organizations like Just a Pose and THA, Trans Housing. Basically, that’s all I do. This is what I do for a living. I go from state to state selling art and books. Continue reading →

by Jessica Douglas

Transgender Trailblazer: Monica Helms

In honor of Transgender Awareness Month, Georgia Equality was fortunate to interview transgender trailblazer, Monica Helms. Monica Helms is the creator of the transgender pride flag and the founder of the Transgender American Veterans Association.

The interview is conducted by Jessica Douglas, Development & Communications Manager, denoted by “J,” and Monica Helms, “M.”

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J: Monica, I am really glad that you were able to take the time to speak with us.

M: Yeah, definitely, I’ve always supported Georgia Equality. I enjoy the work they do; it’s great stuff.

J: Thank you so much, I really appreciate that. Let’s go ahead and get started then. Let’s start with a bit about your background and sort of how you got into this work. Continue reading →