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Statue of McCartney at CU would be an abomination | Colorado Newsline A statue at CU Boulder of anti-LGBTQ+ activist Bill McCartney would be an abomination, and the project should be spiked.

Commentary: CU wants to put up a monument to the late former football coach Bill McCartney on the campus of Colorado's flagship public university. This would be an abomination, and the statue project should be spiked.

Make your voice heard! If you’ve been waiting, give out loud TODAY: bit.ly/GiveOutDay2025. Your support ensures we can continue to meet the moment: pushing back against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and moving pro-equality legislation forward, expanding access to resources for our community.

One day left until #GiveOUTDay!

We're sharing more testimonials below from our team about incredible, on-the-ground work that's happening for LGBTQ+ people across the U.S.

To make a gift to one of these fantastic organizations, click below:

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LONGMONT PRIDE

We’re so excited to see you at Longmont Pride THIS Saturday! Celebrate with a fun-filled day of activities, amazing performers, and delicious food, because YOU belong here! Learn more about the day: bit.ly/LongmontPrid...

Thank you to everyone who made this event possible to celebrate Boulder LGBTQ+ history! Let’s get excited for Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Looking for free or low-cost services like medical care, food, job training, or housing? Check out this new online tool that makes it easy to find support near you: boco.findhelp.com

Join RMEQ, Boulder County Government, and Downtown Boulder this Friday as we celebrate Boulder’s role in the fight for marriage equality!

Pride merch just dropped! If you’ve been looking for some cute tees, tanks, or totes, we have them! Get yours now and show up fab: www.bonfire.com/store/rmequa...

As founder of Promise Keepers, coach Bill McCartney led efforts to nationally oppose LGBTQ+ rights and promoted exclusionary and harmful views. "I love CU Boulder, and this is a poor representation of what they actually stand for,” said Mardi Moore, CEO of RMEQ.

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We worked side-by-side with partners to defeat all seven anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in Colorado this session. We helped pass nine pro-LGBTQ+ bills that are now either signed into law or awaiting the governor’s signature. Read our 2025 Colorado LGBTQ+ Legislative Report: bit.ly/2025Colorado...

This year marked the most active legislative session in Rocky Mountain Equality’s history. Read reflections from Policy Analyst @markjlester.bsky.social on his experiences and key takeaways from his first legislative session with RMEQ.

Read it here: bit.ly/Reflectionso...

Letter: CU Boulder Should Not Create Statue for Former Coach Bill McCartney “I recognize McCartney’s contributions to CU’s athletic legacy. But his public record cannot be separated from that.”

“The University of Colorado Boulder’s decision to honor former head football coach Bill McCartney with a statue on its campus is deeply concerning to many LGBTQ+ Coloradans, myself included,” says RMEQ CEO Mardi Moore.

Read Mardi’s letter to the editor here: www.longmontleader.com/letters-to-t...

Join Rocky Mountain Equality, Boulder County, and Downtown Boulder Partnership as we celebrate the official unveiling of the National Historic Landmark plaque at the Boulder County Courthouse and the Rainbows Over Boulder County flag raising for Pride Month.

Group photo of Rocky Mountain Equality staff in front of the Denver capitol building

A huge thank you to Bread and Roses Legal Center for today’s celebration of the passage of HB25-1312 as it heads to the governor’s desk. Another thank you to One Colorado, ACLU of Colorado, Movimiento Poder, Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center, Denver DSA, CWA 7799, and other community partners. 🏳️‍⚧️💪

HB25-1312: Kelly Loving Act [GRAPHIC: Photo of the Colorado State Capitol with an American and Colorado Flag]

Who was Kelly Loving? Kelly Loving was a transgender woman who was killed in the Club Q shooting while trying to protect others. [GRAPHIC: A closeup photo of Kelly Loving]

Marriage License and Civil Unions Name Changes: Allows people to get a new marriage license and civil union license after a name change with no indication that a change occurred and retains the original effective date.

School Chosen Name and Dress Code Policies: If schools or staff enact chosen name policies, they must be inclusive of all reasons a student might adopt a name different from their legal one. Students must be allowed to choose freely from any of the dress code clothing options provided.

Good news! After a vote late last night, the Kelly Loving Act (HB25-1312) is on its way to the governor’s desk for signature. This is the last step before the bill becomes law. This bill is an example of people-powered legislation that centers community voices.

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This weekend, we came together in Longmont to honor the heritage and joy of the Mexican community at a Cinco de Mayo celebration. To our Mexican and Mexican-American community members: we see you, we celebrate you, and we stand with you. We will continue to work toward a world where we all thrive.

We are proud to support HB25-1312, a critical step forward in protecting and affirming the rights of trans Coloradans.

We’re grateful for the authors’ partnership and proud to stand with them in this fight. We will continue to work with them as the bill moves forward.

After powerful testimony from trans Coloradans and thoughtful amendments that reflect community input, we’re proud to support HB25-1312 — a bill that moves us closer to safety, dignity, and equity for trans people across our state.

A newly released U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) report attempts to replace decades of best-practice medical care for transgender youth by interfering in the freedom to make medical medical decisions for ourselves and our families with our doctors.

As Congressional Champions Reintroduce Equality Act, Civil Rights… With the Rise in Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Signed Into Law Over the Past Year, 12 Leading Civil Rights Groups Urge Congress to Ensure Consistent and Explicit…

Today, RMEQ was proud to support the Equality Act, which was reintroduced in the United States Congress. This act will include LGBTQ+ people in the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and extend protections for sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Have questions for the Boulder City Council? Join us on Wednesday to meet and talk directly with Boulder City Council members about any issues that matter to you. Everyone is welcome!

April 30, 2025
6pm - 7:30pm
Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains

RSVP here: bit.ly/4cYvUqW

The Garden Party is on June 1 at Lonehawk Farm! This year’s theme is Wild and Free, so think bold, fun, and flair. RSVP now because spots will fill up FAST: bit.ly/GardenPartyR...

Happy Lesbian Visibility Week! From April 21-27, we’re honoring the extraordinary lesbians in our communities whose leadership, resilience, and passion are making the world a better place, this week and every day. #LVW25 #LVWUSA25

We were proud to be with lawmakers, advocates, and community members at the state capitol today as Governor Jared Polis signed HB 25-1109 into law. The new law reflects our efforts to ensure trans and non-binary Coloradans are honored and recognized in the death certificate process.

Curious about what’s happening in your community? Connect with Boulder City Council members for an open conversation about the issues that matter most to you.

April 30, 2025
6pm - 7:30pm
Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains

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Dr. Oz, the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), released a letter urging state Medicaid officials to stop covering gender-affirming care for transgender youth.

Recently, we submitted an official public comment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, pushing back against a harmful proposed rule that would limit care for trans people and DACA recipients in the healthcare marketplace.

Everyone deserves access to quality healthcare.

I was so fortunate to get the honor to sit next to this wonderful human, Harper Steele, this weekend at the RMEQ Gayla.

Three years ago today, we opened the Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains, and we are grateful for every day that we get to connect with and support our community here.

Thank you to everyone who has come through our doors in the last three years. This is a place where everyone is welcome.

We're here! RMEQ is now on Bluesky—follow along for updates and posts. 🎉