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Register for AMP Today!

Activist Mobilizing for Power is a three-day activist training, networking and leadership development conference for leaders, staff and volunteers of community-based organizations. This year's AMP will be held from July 26 to 28 in Portland, Oregon.

We will have a wide variety of topics covered including immigration reform, civic engagement, LGBTQ organizing, leadership development and much more! Register for AMP by June 30th.

Tribal Toolkit Available

Check out the Tribal Equity Toolkit, the nation’s first guide for Two Spirit and LGBTQ equity in Indian Country, created by Indigenous Ways of Knowing with support from Western States Center. Click here to read more about the toolkit.

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Annual Progress Report

In 2012, we worked hand in hand with over 24 organizations to accomplish both policy and culture change. From direct engagement to win marriage equality in Washington State to the inspiration catalyzed at AMP, we proudly share our annual report. Read more...

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Featured Resource

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One of the places where oppression happens is in bathrooms. Many Trans people face harassment in bathrooms that can lead to anything from deep discomfort to being arrested for being in the “wrong” bathroom or even physical violence and death.

By designating gender neutral and gender-specific bathrooms, you can acknowledge the needs of trans folks without excluding those who feel more comfortable in a gender-specific bathroom. This way, everyone is able to use the facilities in comfort. This tool includes signs you can use to transform existing gender-specific bathrooms to gender-neutral.

Register and Download the Report