Silver State Equality is Nevada’s statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization that brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in Nevada and nationally, working to advance legal protections, health equity, inclusive education, and political representation for LGBTQ+ communities.
Advocates for LGBTQ+ civil rights and non-discrimination laws, protections for transgender and gender‑affirming care, HIV policy reform and health equity, LGBTQ+ inclusive education, anti-bullying and youth protections, voting and candidate endorsement to elect pro‑equality officials, and litigation/advocacy on civil rights issues.
Primarily funded by charitable donations and membership contributions, foundation grants, event revenue, and financial and programmatic support from Equality California and affiliated philanthropic partners.
Equality California; Equality California Institute; Equality Federation; State Director André C. Wade (lead spokesperson and organizer).
Nonprofit advocacy program (Nevada state program affiliated with Equality California and Equality California Institute)