Envisioning a South Carolina Where Everyone Can Thrive
SC United for Justice & Equality envisions a South Carolina where everyone can thrive, with a focus on the lived and legal equality of LGBTQ people.
The coalition advocates for the passage of legislation to protect LGBTQ community members and opposes anti-LGBTQ legislation. The coalition also works on intersecting issues of social justice, including racial justice, reproductive justice, voting rights, and health care access.
Legislative Priorities
Opposing and Defeating Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills
Anti-LGBTQ+ legislation – like those related to youth policy, or “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” efforts in schools and governments, or those that complicate identity documents – must be stopped.
Protecting Students from Discrimination and Censorship
Coalition members are rallying against the state’s continued attacks on truth, education, and identity.
Advocating for LGBTQ Nondiscrimination
Lawmakers in South Carolina should listen to their constituents and move forward on LGBTQ equality: 58% of South Carolinians support nondiscrimination protections.
News + Updates
Resources for Trans Youth & Adults Impacted by H. 4624
In 2024 South Carolina lawmakers passed H. 4624, a bill that prohibits transgender people under the age of 18 from receiving essential medical care and restricts this care for many transgender adults.
This law is devastating, but we will get through this together as a community. Our coalition partners have resources available for trans youth and adults to continue receiving this medically necessary healthcare, including patient navigation support, resilience workshops, emergency grants, and more. Reach out, and their teams will be in touch.
Coalition Members
864 Pride
Amaryllis Counseling
American Civil Liberties Union of SC
Alliance for Full Acceptance
Campaign for Southern Equality
Charleston Area Transgender Support
Columbia NOW
Gender Benders
Grand Strand Pride
Harriet Hancock LGBT Center
Human Rights Campaign
Lambda Legal
Miskonception, LLC
PFLAG Aiken
PFLAG Greenville
PFLAG Spartanburg
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic
Pride Link
Richland County Public Education Partners
SC Equality
SC Housing Justice Network
The Agape Table
Transgender Awareness Alliance
The Trevor Project
Tri-County Gender Benders
UpLift Outreach Center
Upstate SC LGBT+ Chamber
We Are Family
Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN)
Do You Need Support?
We know that bills like this can cause distress for people. Here are some resources if you need assistance:
If you are in need of immediate medical assistance or need law enforcement assistance, call 911.
If you are thinking about hurting yourself, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
If you are a LGBTQ youth who is thinking about hurting yourself or is in crisis, call The Trevor Project’s 24-Hour Suicide Prevention Hotline at 866-488-7386.
If you are a transgender person in crisis or needing support, call Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860.
