Equality Arizona is a statewide political advocacy organization in

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that advocates for lesbian,

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, and

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(

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) rights, including

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History

Equality Arizona was formed in 1992 as the Arizona Human Rights Fund after the

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rejected a non-discrimination ordinance to extend protections to gays and lesbians.

Structure

Equality Arizona is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working on charitable, scientific, and educational efforts to promote LGBT issues. Equality Arizona Advocacy Fund is a

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nonprofit organization that engages in lobbying on LGBT policy matters. Equality Arizona Advocacy Fund PAC is a political action committee that endorses and support candidates for political office who support LGBT issues.

Activities

Equality Arizona engages in political lobbying on LGBT issues, helping LGBT supportive candidates get elected into public office, educating the public on LGBT issues, and providing support to members of the LGBT community. The organization is a member of the

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* {{EqFed 1992 establishments in Arizona Equality Federation LGBT political advocacy groups in Arizona Non-profit organizations based in Arizona Organizations based in Phoenix, Arizona Organizations established in 1992

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