Online Panel Discussion - Under Fire: The Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights in America

Join Democrats Abroad UK in collaboration with the Global LGBTQ+ Caucus for Under Fire: The Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights in America, an online panel discussion with representatives from LGBTQ+ organizations across America.

 

Panel Overview: 

This panel discussion examines the evolving landscape of LGBTQ+ rights in the United States amid a significant increase in legislative challenges across the country. Hundreds of bills affecting LGBTQ+ protections have been introduced in state legislatures, with potential implications for healthcare access, freedom of expression, and the rights of students and educators. Against this backdrop, LGBTQ+ organizations and advocates are working to defend existing protections, support affected communities, and shape the national conversation. Our panel will bring together representatives from LGBTQ+ organizations across the U.S. to discuss the current challenges facing LGBTQ+ communities, highlight advocacy and organizing strategies, consider where LGBTQ+ issues feature in the upcoming midterm elections, and explore what these developments may mean for the future of equality and democracy in the United States.

 

Panelists: 

Miles Davis, Director of Advocacy & Communications, SAVE; Policy Director, PRISM FL

Miles Davis is a Florida advocacy, communications, and public policy leader who serves as Director of Advocacy and Communications at SAVE and Policy Director at PRISM. His experience includes senior roles in government and civic engagement, including serving as Chief of Staff in the Florida Senate and leading voting rights work with America Votes. His work centers on translating policy and community priorities into effective campaigns, building relationships with elected officials and partner organizations, and mobilizing people around issues that directly impact their communities.

Sofia Sepulveda (she/her), Director of Community Engagement, Equality Texas

Sofia (she/her) is the Director of Community Engagement at Equality Texas. Before joining Equality Texas, she spent over 15 years organizing for healthcare and environmental justice in San Antonio. She is the co-founder of Trans Power San Antonio and organizer of the inaugural Women's March in San Antonio. She sits on the board of Healthcare-Now, the Transgender Education Network of Texas, and the Community Advisory Board for Centro Med in San Antonio. 

More information about additional panelists and moderator will be released on this page shortly.

Format:

The event will begin with opening remarks from the panelists, providing context on the current landscape in their respective states and the work they are leading. This will be followed by a moderated discussion and an audience Q&A. If you would like to submit a question for the audience Q/A, please email [email protected] with your name, country, voting state, and question.

 

Additional Details:

Date: Monday October 26th 

• 1:30-3:00pm (Washington DC, Time)
• 6:30-8:00pm (London, UK Time) 
• 7:30-9:00pm (Paris, France Time) 

Please RVSP below to receive an email with the Zoom link. 

WHEN

Monday, October 26, 2026 at 06:30 PM London Time

WHERE

This is a virtual event. See the event description above or RSVP for virtual participation options.

CONTACT

This event is hosted by the Democrats Abroad UK LGBTQ+ Caucus (c/o Freya Proudman)
[email protected]