Taking part in the National Gay Blood Drive and The Walls Project’s Community Paint Day.
Out in the Community: CCA Gives Back
Equality March Reflections
What do we want? Equality!
When do we want it? Now!
LUSH Cosmetics Mall of Louisiana and Capital City Alliance Make It Official
LUSH Cosmetics is a company devoted to using its resources to promote a positive change in the world through charitable donations and campaigns. LUSH advocates for not only humans, but also animals and the earth itself through campaigns such as:
Metro Council Withholds Support for Repealing Crime Against Nature Law
Last night, the Metro Council voted 7-3 against a resolution expressing support for HB 12, a bill to repeal the unconstitutional provisions of Louisiana’s Crime Against Nature law. The three Council members voting in support of the resolution were Councilmen
Baton Rouge Metro Council Poised to Support Repeal of Crime Against Nature Law
This Wednesday, East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Councilmen John Delgado and Ryan Heck are set to introduce a resolution before the Metro Council supporting a bill abolishing Louisiana’s unconstitutional Crime Against Nature law. The resolution also calls upon Baton Rouge-area legislators
EBR Sheriff continues to deliver on promises to LGBT community
Hate crimes statistics are now being collected in Baton Rouge! In July 2013, a meeting between Capital City Alliance leadership and Sheriff Sid Gautreaux generated a number a productive solutions in the wake of reports that the Sheriff’s department was
What it means to the LGBT community that coverage under the Affordable Care Act begins today
Beginning today, coverage under the Affordable Care Act will begin for many Americans. Here are some important things to remember about how the ACA directly impacts the LGBT community: Plans purchased through the Marketplace can’t discriminate based on sexual orientation
Guest Post: Tax Advice Following DOMA Decision
Recently DOMA was found unconstitutional by the Supreme Court making way for the Internal Revenue Service to enact regulations to federal tax laws for legally married couples. Depending on the cumulative range of taxable income of the taxpayer and spouse,
Thanks for a Great Year!
Throughout 2013, Capital City Alliance has worked hard to engage, promote, and advocate for the LGBT community in greater Baton Rouge. We have endeavored to provide a face and strong voice for the community, and have sparked initiatives that will
Poll: Louisiana Supports Fair Treatment for All
A statewide poll commissioned by Capital City Alliance and its co-sponsors Equality Louisiana and Louisiana Progress was recently conducted by the LSU Public Policy Research Lab, revealing overwhelming support for fair treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people