Rainbow Collective Loveland

04/12/2024

Posted • A landmark legal challenge filed by the ACLU against a ban on hormone therapies for transgender youth will soon be heard in court. Here's what’s at stake, how Colorado provides protections, and how you can get involved in defending LGBTQIA+ rights.

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04/12/2024

Today, a landmark case addressing discrimination against transgender folks is being heard before the Supreme Court. U.S. v Skrmetti is a case that will decide whether it is unconstitutional discrimination for Tennessee to ban certain medications for transgender youth that they allow for all other young people.

The decision in Skrmetti may have widespread implications, including whether other state bans like Tennessee’s can stand, or whether they must also be struck down as unconstitutional. If Tennessee’s ban is upheld, a young person who is not transgender would be able to receive the same medication that is denied to another young person simply because they are transgender.

We know that cases like this can be hard to understand. That’s why our latest blog post breaks down everything you need to know about U.S. v Skrmetti. Learn more and spread the word about why we should all be paying attention ⬇️

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/blog/a-landmark-transgender-discrimination-case-at-the-supreme-court/

04/12/2024

It's the gayest holiday party of the year! Join us for q***r joy, good food, auction items, and a healthy dose of community celebration.

Join us as we celebrate a year full of hard work by our volunteers, board members, staff, and broader community. Make the Yuletide GAY, and help us reach our Colorado Gives Day goal at this special event! All are welcome, and while there is no fee at the door, we encourage any and all donations towards our goal of building a brighter future for LGBTQ+ communities.

December 10, 2024
5:30pm - 8:30pm MT
Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains
3340 Mitchell Lane, Boulder, CO 80301

RSVP link in our bio.

Open to all ages and identities!

Contact Juan (he) [email protected].

03/12/2024

Recording Depicts a Marked Departure from Leaked Investigative Report

30/11/2024

To the public,

We, the LGBTQIA+ community, are deeply concerned about the recent allegations of harassment against the Chief of Police stemming from our listening session with law enforcement. Video evidence clearly demonstrates a respectful and professional exchange between the Chief and City Council members. We are troubled that this interaction is being framed as harassment. This incident underscores the very reasons many in our community felt hesitant to participate in the listening session. It reinforces the perception that law enforcement cannot be trusted, even in seemingly safe and open dialogues designed to improve relations and address our community's needs. The fact that this respectful conversation is now being used to attack our allies and our community further erodes trust and creates a chilling effect on future engagement.

As we previously stated, the low attendance at the listening session was deeply disappointing and highlighted the disconnect between law enforcement and the LGBTQIA+ community. This latest incident only exacerbates that disconnect and demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of what constitutes a safe space and the proactive measures needed to foster true equality. We are further disheartened to learn that years of advocacy have yielded minimal progress, as evidenced by the police policy's continued focus on binary gender language. This demonstrates a lack of meaningful action and reinforces the feeling that even small steps towards inclusivity have not been taken by our local police department. This is deeply disheartening. Our review of current police policy further reveals the work that still needs to be done to ensure equitable treatment and protection for all members of our community.

We urge everyone to view the video of the interaction for themselves and listen to the Chief's responses. As we expressed at the time, the overall tone of the event was dismissive and further highlighted the disconnect between the Chief and the LGBTQIA+ community. This incident presents an opportunity to support our community. We encourage everyone to write letters to the City Council sharing your personal experiences and highlighting the lack of support the LGBTQIA+ community receives. It is unacceptable that a safe space dialogue has been misconstrued as harassment. Please write to the City Council before their December 3rd meeting. For those feeling brave, we invite you to speak at the City Council meeting and share your stories directly. Your voices are crucial in advocating for change and ensuring that our concerns are heard and addressed.

EDIT FOR CLARIFICATION: This video is published as received by The Loveland Voice in its entirety. It is an excerpt of the meeting, as it clearly does not re...

30/11/2024

To the Public,

We, the LGBTQIA+ community, are deeply concerned about the recent allegations of harassment against the Chief of Police stemming from our listening session with law enforcement. Video evidence clearly demonstrates a respectful and professional exchange between the Chief and City Council members. We are troubled that this interaction is being framed as harassment. This incident underscores the very reasons many in our community felt hesitant to participate in the listening session. It reinforces the perception that law enforcement cannot be trusted, even in seemingly safe and open dialogues designed to improve relations and address our community's needs. The fact that this respectful conversation is now being used to attack our allies and our community further erodes trust and creates a chilling effect on future engagement.

As we previously stated, the low attendance at the listening session was deeply disappointing and highlighted the disconnect between law enforcement and the LGBTQIA+ community. This latest incident only exacerbates that disconnect and demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of what constitutes a safe space and the proactive measures needed to foster true equality. We are further disheartened to learn that years of advocacy have yielded minimal progress, as evidenced by the police policy's continued focus on binary gender language. This demonstrates a lack of meaningful action and reinforces the feeling that even small steps towards inclusivity have not been taken by our local police department. This is deeply disheartening. Our review of current police policy further reveals the work that still needs to be done to ensure equitable treatment and protection for all members of our community.

We urge everyone to view the video of the interaction for themselves and listen to the Chief's responses. As we expressed at the time, the overall tone of the event was dismissive and further highlighted the disconnect between the Chief and the LGBTQIA+ community. This incident presents an opportunity to support our community. We encourage everyone to write letters to the City Council sharing your personal experiences and highlighting the lack of support the LGBTQIA+ community receives. It is unacceptable that a safe space dialogue has been misconstrued as harassment. Please write to the City Council before their December 3rd meeting. For those feeling brave, we invite you to speak at the City Council meeting and share your stories directly. Your voices are crucial in advocating for change and ensuring that our concerns are heard and addressed.

30/11/2024

Artworks Center for Contemporary Art Can you show up for your LGBTQIA+ community on Dec 3rd City Council we need our allies support.

30/11/2024

Loveland Justice League Can you show up for your LGBTQIA+ community on Dec 3rd City Council we need our allies support.

30/11/2024

Heart and Sol of Loveland can you show up for your LGBTQIA+ community in Loveland on Dec 3rd City Council we need our allies support.

29/11/2024

https://youtu.be/U584TTodCsw?si=br_0FdwjS8JUDHZc

EDIT FOR CLARIFICATION: This video is published as received by The Loveland Voice in its entirety. It is an excerpt of the meeting, as it clearly does not re...

29/11/2024

A concerning situation is unfolding in Loveland. Our Chief of Police is misrepresenting a safe space LGBTQIA+ listening session, intended for community dialogue, as a source of harassment claims against a city council member. This council member is a known ally to many in the LGBTQIA+ community. We urge you to get involved and contact the Loveland City Council to share your LGBTQIA+ experiences and perspectives. It's crucial to demonstrate the presence and support for the LGBTQIA+ community in Loveland and to highlight how actions like these demonstrate that LGBTQIA+ individuals are being targeted in our city.

LOVELAND LGBTQIA+ community needs your support!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U584TTodCsw

29/11/2024

THANK YOU to so many people who have dropped off donated items for our housing program, it’s off to a GREAT start thanks to you!
In honor of Homelessness, Outreach, Prevention, Education month ,
We are excited to announce that has opened its first Transitional Living Home in . This is a housing option for LGBTQIA+ Young Adults who are experiencing or at imminent risk of Homelessness.
For many young adults, launching from their childhood to independent responsibility differs than their cis and heterosexual peers due to tough family dynamics often impacted by their identities.
Our program is estimated at six months of housing which provides continuous support as education around launching independence in successful and sustainable ways.
We are excited to have placed our first few young adults and are now ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for additional rooms in our furnished home, . More information on the graphics and our website: SplashNoCo.org/housing
CALL2ACTION: we have huge needs for items to comfortably furnish Junipers Place. Please see the flyer and send what you have just laying around or contribute at SplashNoCo.org/support
We will work to lower q***r and trans youth homelessness in Colorado, are you in?
🖤🤎❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷🤍🩵
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29/11/2024

Hey everyone, we need to talk about something important. 😔 It's heartbreaking to see our LGBTQIA+ allies facing attacks just for showing their support. A concerning situation is unfolding in Loveland. Our Chief of Police is misrepresenting a safe space listening session, intended for community dialogue, as a source of harassment claims against a city council member. This council member is a known ally to many in the LGBTQIA+ community. We urge you to get involved and contact the Loveland City Council to share your LGBTQIA+ experiences and perspectives. It's crucial to demonstrate the presence and support for the LGBTQIA+ community in Loveland and to highlight how actions like these demonstrate that LGBTQIA+ individuals are being targeted in our city.

Thank you for supporting Loveland LGBTQIAP+ community!

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Recording Depicts a Marked Departure from Leaked Investigative Report

24/11/2024

24/11/2024

This Straight for Equality Saturday, we're sharing tips on how to be a better ally when you make a mistake. Whether you misgendered someone by using the wrong pronouns by accident or used an outdated term, how you handle it can show your LGBTQ+ friend, loved one, or colleague that you care.
Here's our advice on what to do next:
Step 1. Acknowledge your mistake.
Step 2. Apologize* and correct yourself.
Step 3. Commit to doing better.
Step 4. Move on.

*If someone lets you know they don’t need or want an apology when you make
a mistake, believe them. Don’t linger on it—just be sure to put in the work to do better.
To learn more, download our Guide to Being an Ally to Trans and Nonbinary People: https://pflagnation.al/49aORVq

22/11/2024

• .equality Join Rocky Mountain Equality for our first Winter Pridefest, an all-ages LGBTQ+ celebration open to the whole community. Enjoy local artists and vendors, food, resources, giveaways, music, dance, and drag performance, and celebrate a variety of winter traditions with the many communities that make up Northern Colorado.

On the Winter Solstice, December 21
12 - 4 pm @ The Drake Center (802 W Drake Rd, Fort Collins)
Contact Seth (he) [email protected]