Citizens For Equality was created after the passage of Proposition 8 in California, the measure that took away rights that had been granted to members of the gay community. It is not solely about marriage or any other single issue, but about equality for all citizens of the United States regardless of race, gender, religion, age, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Our organization has two primary goals:

• To create by election a leadership committee made up of members of the gay community and its supporters to act as our representatives and spokespersons.
• To show that we, the gay community, are just like everyone else. We come from all walks of life; we have jobs and families and homes; we worry about the economy and the environment; we have hopes and dreams and fears; and most importantly, we are human. We are equal.

If you want to submit a photo to the We Are campaign, get involved in the Citizens For Equality elections, become a member of this organization, find out about the issues that concern our community, see how you can take action, make a donation, or find out more about us, use the links in the navigation to the left.

Citizens For Equality is made up of several sub-groups. Visit each of the sections below to find out more about who we are and what we do.

The Steering Committee is being formed to develop bylaws, create rollout strategies, and seek viable candidates to run in our national elections. Meet the committee.

Candidates for the national elections will be sought out by the Steering Committee. Meet the candidates.

Representatives for the gay community will be elected for districts around the United States. Meet your representatives.

An Advisory Committee will be formed to liaison with the representatives on specific issues of interest to the gay community. Meet the advisors.