<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[SAFER]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAFER is dedicated to promoting the safety, security, and well-being of the LGBTQIA+ community across the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.outsafer.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:46:11 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.outsafer.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Protest Safety for LGBTQ+ Participants]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s a particular kind of energy that comes with a protest or public demonstration. It’s part purpose, part urgency, part community. You show up because something matters and because being visible, together, feels like it can move things forward. At the same time, most people who have attended even a handful of demonstrations know that the environment can shift quickly. What starts as a calm, organized gathering can become louder, more crowded, or more unpredictable in a matter of minutes....]]></description><link>https://www.outsafer.org/post/protests-and-demonstrations-showing-up-and-staying-safe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d5031010427b2b3149384c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:20:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/030666_fc50c65a763d4b4c818ddeaf57bfaade~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bethany Van Brunt</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAFER Is Proud to Partner on LOVE &#38; PRIDE—A Global Storytelling Celebration of Marriage Equality and LGBTQ+ Triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are very excited to announce our partnership with The JustMarried Project  for LOVE &#38; PRIDE , a global streaming event celebrating this year’s 10th Anniversary of Marriage Equality , Pride , and the official debut of JustMarried.   JustMarried’s collection of stories is an empowering blueprint for today, revealing how queer couples, strategists and allies, imagined more for us. They defied prejudice, reshaped the law, secured the dignity of the once-unimaginable freedom to marry and those...]]></description><link>https://www.outsafer.org/post/safer-is-proud-to-partner-on-love-pride-a-global-storytelling-celebration-of-marriage-equality-and</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689a4479d81f1e4318a51f26</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/030666_563fe612001646558dfebb9e5798ae17~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amanda Braswell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out, Proud, and Safe: Balancing Pride with Safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choosing to share your sexual orientation with others is a deeply personal choice that often involves understanding current legal protections, assessing personal safety, and navigating social and professional environments thoughtfully. Sharing who you are can also connect you to a larger community of care and support. With anti-LGBTQIA+ laws spreading and political rhetoric fueling hostility, many in the + community are rightfully worried about their safety. Just recently, there was a bomb...]]></description><link>https://www.outsafer.org/post/out-proud-and-safe-balancing-pride-with-safety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682664845f6c30808389e8af</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/030666_fe925bdd35534bf39ead175b882ceca5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bethany Van Brunt</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>