The Family Equality Council works to ensure equality for LGBT families by building community, changing hearts and minds, and advancing social justice for all families.
> The FX reality series “30 Days” aired an episode on gay dads. OUTSpoken Dad Dennis Patrick and his family opened their hearts and their home to the world. Family Equality Council is proud of their hard work. To read about our disappointment in the episode’s use of a Family Research Council “expert,” click here.
> The Family Equality Council is expanding. Want to join our team? The following positions are available:
> "When I was an undergrad at Syracuse University, Mr. Pat Buchanan himself came to speak at the chapel that served as our free speech zone. Always a believer in knowing my enemies, I went to hear him and managed to snag a seat in the very front row." Read more...
> Boston is so gay! Or so says Amro Worldwide, one of the leading gay and lesbian travel organizations. The company’s new “so gay” ad campaign, developed in partnership with the marketing agency, Out Now, is being featured in London tube stations to target London Pride-goers. Read more...
> What a powerful community we are! Just three weeks ago, on Thursday, June 5, it was brought to my attention that hate group Focus on the Family was using the TiVo logo and products to support a “Super Dad” contest. Read more...
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> Senator McCain doesn't "believe in gay adoption." What's not to believe in? Family Equality Council Director of Public Policy, Kara Suffredini, Esq., issued a statement questioning McCain's grasp on the reality of the vast array of American families working to raise happy, healthy children today. Read the full press release...
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Family Week 2008
Provincetown, MA / July 26 - Aug. 2
Join us in Provincetown, MA for our signature summertime event! Grab the sunscreen and get ready for a week that you won't want to miss. Events include: Our Welcome Picnic, Family Parade, Little Gatherings for Little Ones, Children's Programming, Movie Night, Sandcastle Building Contest and more!
Wednesday, July 23rd is the last day to register online!
Families in the Hamptons
Bridgehampton, NY / August 23
Celebrate with us at the Children's Museum of the East End.
Families in the Desert
Palm Desert, California / Oct. 3 - 5
Families in the Desert is fast approaching! Get ready for pool parties, a movie night, and lots of other fantastic programming for your family.
National Awards Dinner
Los Angeles, CA / Oct. 11
This year Family Equality Council is proud to be honoring HBO and The Pop Luck Club for their contributions to securing equality for all loving families.
Click here for our full calendar of events!
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