Previous Canvasses

When campaigns for LGBTQ+ Justice happened, our Regional Canvassing program was there where we were most needed. Our Power Weekends of Action brought volunteers from nearby states and communities in to the middle of critical campaigns. Volunteers knocked on doors, spoke to local residents, and empowered those residents to take action. Together, we did the vital work to drive momentum and create more wins nationwide. Check out our previous canvasses below.
TBD - #DecisionDay: 11 Circuit

  • LGBTQ+: Conversion Therapy Ban
  • TBD
  • Cosponsors: NCLR, Equality Florida, and  multiple
November 4, 2026 - #OurDayInCourt: Fulton

  • LGBTQ+: Nondiscrimination
  • Our panel provided analysis about the oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court in the three consolidated cases (Bostock) on whether employment discrimination against LGBTQ+ people was legal.
  • Cosponsors: ACLU, EqFed, Task Force, FFAA, CAP, glaad, HRC, NCTE + 58 others
June 15, 2020 - #DecisionDay: Bostock

  • LGBTQ+: Nondiscrimination​
  • Our panel provided analysis about the decision at the U.S. Supreme Court in the Bostock case which outlawed LGBTQ+ discrimination in employment.
  • Cosponsors: ACLU, EqFed, Task Force, FFAA, CAP, glaad, HRC, NCTE + 58 others
June 15, 2026 - National Virtual Rally: Bostock

  • LGBTQ+: Nondiscrimination
  • Our virtual rally featured dozens of speakers celebrating the decision at the U.S. Supreme Court in the Bostock case to outlaw LGBTQ+ discrimination in employment.
  • Cosponsors: ACLU, EqFed, Task Force, FFAA, CAP, glaad, HRC, NCTE + 58 others
October 8, 2026 - #OurDayInCourt: Bostock

  • LGBTQ+: Nondiscrimination
  • Our panel provided analysis about the oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court in the three consolidated cases (Bostock) on whether employment discrimination against LGBTQ+ people was legal.
  • Cosponsors: ACLU, EqFed, Task Force, FFAA, CAP, glaad, HRC, NCTE + 58 others
April 22, 2026 - Equality Act

  • LGBTQ+: Nondiscrimination
  • Our panel provided an overview of what the Equality Act does; why the work we do now is so critical to eventually passing the Equality Act; and how can they can help from home & in their community?
  • Cosponsors: Task Force, NCTE, HRC, Lambda Legal + 41 others
June 4, 2026 - ​#DecisionDay: Masterpiece

  • LGBTQ+: Nondiscrimination​
  • Our panel provided analysis about the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in Masterpiece on whether businesses can refuse to serve LGBTQ+ people based on a sincerely held religious belief. 
  • Cosponsors: NEAT, ACLU  + 110 others
March 6, 2026 - Supreme Court: ​Gavin Grimm

  • LGBTQ+: Transgender RIghts
  • Our panel provided analysis of the recent White House decision to rescind guidance to protect transgender students as well as the importance of the upcoming Gavin Grimm case at the U.S. Supreme Court.
  • Cosponsors: TLC, NCTE, ACLU and multiple
November 11, 2026 - Trump Election

  • General: Post-Presidential Election
  • Our panel provided analysis about what the election of Donald Trump could mean for LGBTQ+ rights and what the community can do to protect ourselves and each other. 
  • Cosponsors: Multiple
June 30, 2026 - #DecisionDay: Obergefell

  • LGBTQ+: Marriage Equality
  • Our panel provided analysis about the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges legalizing same sex marriage. 
  • Cosponsors: Multiple
April 28, 2026 - #OurDayInCourt: Obergefell​

  • LGBTQ+: Marriage Equality
  • Our panel provided analysis about the oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges on whether the United States ban on same-sex marriage was legal. 
  • Cosponsors: Multiple
April 23, 2026 - U.S. Supreme Court

  • LGBTQ+: Marriage Equality
  • Our panel provided analysis about the upcoming oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges on whether the United States ban on same-sex marriage was legal. 
  • Cosponsors: Multiple
January 16, 2026 - U.S. Supreme Court

  • LGBTQ+: Marriage Equality
  • Our panel provided analysis about the U.S. Supreme Court decision to accept an appeal of the 6th Circuit Court decision that upheld a ban on same sex marriage.
  • Cosponsors: Multiple
January 9, 2026 - #OurDayInCourt

  • LGBTQ+: Marriage Equality
  • Our panel provided analysis about the oral arguments at the 5th Circuit case on whether Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi bans on same-sex marriage were legal.
  • Cosponsors: Multiple
November 10, 2026 - #DecisionDay

  • LGBTQ+: Marriage Equality
  • Our panel provided analysis about the 6th Circuit decision to uphold state bans on same-sex marriage in Michigan, Kentucky, Tennessee and Ohio.
  • Cosponsors: Multiple
October 6, 2026 - #DecisionDay

  • LGBTQ+: Marriage Equality
  • Our panel provided analysis about the U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow same-sex marriages to begin in the 4th, 7th and 10th Circuits.
  • Cosponsors: Multiple
September 8, 2026 - #OurDayInCourt

  • LGBTQ+: Marriage Equality
  • Our panel provided analysis about the oral arguments at the 9th Circuit case on whether Hawaii, Nevada & Idaho's bans on same-sex marriage were legal.
  • Cosponsors: Multiple
August 26, 2026 - #OurDayInCourt

  • LGBTQ+: Marriage Equality
  • Our panel provided analysis about the oral arguments at the 7th Circuit case on whether Indiana & Wisconsin's bans on same-sex marriage were legal.
  • Cosponsors: Multiple
August 6, 2026 - #OurDayInCourt

  • LGBTQ+: Marriage Equality
  • Our panel provided analysis about the oral arguments at the 6th Circuit case on whether Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky & Tennessee's bans on same-sex marriage were legal.
  • ​Cosponsors: Multiple
April 17, 2026 - #OurDayInCourt

  • LGBTQ+: Marriage Equality
  • Our panel provided analysis about the oral arguments at the 10th Circuit case on whether Oklahoma's ban on same-sex marriage was legal.
April 10, 2026 - #OurDayInCourt

  • LGBTQ+: Marriage Equality
  • Our panel provided analysis about the oral arguments at the 10th Circuit case on whether Utah's ban on same-sex marriage was legal.
March 27, 2026 - #OurDayInCourt: Windsor​

  • LGBTQ+: Marriage Equality
  • Our panel provided analysis about the oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court  in Windsor v.  United States on whether the United States ban on same-sex marriage was legal. 

Frequently Asked Questions About NEAT Canvasses

What is a NEAT Regional Canvass?

A NEAT Regional Canvass is an in-person action in which volunteers knock on doors, speak with local residents, and empower those residents to take action on LGBTQ+ justice campaigns. NEAT's Regional Canvassing program traveled to where it was most needed during critical campaigns.

What were NEAT's Power Weekends of Action?

Power Weekends of Action were canvassing events that brought volunteers from nearby states and communities into the middle of critical campaigns, where they knocked on doors and talked with local residents to help drive momentum for LGBTQ+ justice.

Which issues have NEAT canvasses supported?

NEAT's canvassing work is part of its broader LGBTQ+ justice advocacy. The actions listed on this page cover issue areas including nondiscrimination, marriage equality, transgender rights, and conversion therapy bans.

Can I still watch or listen to past NEAT actions?

Yes. Where a recording exists, the action listing on this page includes a button such as "PLAY AUDIO" or "Watch video" that links to the archived recording.

How do I find out about upcoming NEAT actions?

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Where can I see NEAT's other past actions?

NEAT's Our Work page collects previous phone banks, town halls, canvasses, and other actions in one place.

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