Recent Blog Posts

Our adoption story. The good. The bad. And the COVID.

November is National Adoption Month, a time to recognize and raise awareness of adoption issues and the need for adoptive families. To honor this month, LGBTQ+ parents share their stories. November 26, 2022

“Real sisters” – Two dads raising three daughters

November is National Adoption Month, a time to recognize and raise awareness of adoption issues and the need for adoptive families. To honor this month, LGBTQ+ parents share their stories. November 16, 2022

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An Update on Our “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” Lawsuit and What You Can Do to Help

Last month U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor dismissed our lawsuit with Equality Florida, LGBTQ+ youth and families in the state, lawyers from Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP, and the National Center for Lesbian Rights. November 2, 2022

Family Equality Submits Comments to Support New Regulations to Protect LGBTQ+ Families from Discrimination in Education and Healthcare

Discrimination in basic human services is an all too common experience for LGBTQ+ families – including in public education and healthcare. October 3, 2022

Meet Our Director of Family Week

Family Equality is thrilled to welcome Liz Welch to our Program Department as the Director of Family Week! September 9, 2022

Meet Our Director of Family Equity + Justice

Family Equality is thrilled to welcome Lee Means to our Program Department as the Director of Equity + Justice! August 29, 2022

Meet Our Chief Communications Officer

Family Equality is thrilled to welcome Rebecca Willman to our Program Department as the Chief Community Engagement & Programs Officer! August 15, 2022

Meet Our Chief Community Engagement and Programs Officer

Family Equality is thrilled to welcome Rebecca Willman to our Program Department as the Chief Community Engagement & Programs Officer! August 9, 2022

Meet Our Director of Education Law & Policy, Senior Policy Counsel

Family Equality is thrilled to welcome Nikhil Vashee to our Policy Department as the Director of Education Law & Policy, Senior Policy Counsel! August 8, 2022

Caps Off to You! Watching My Daughter’s Graduation with Pride + Joy

To recognize Fathers’ Day, Lane Igoudin—a long-time supporter of Family Equality—reflects on a recent moment of pride + joy. June 17, 2022

State of the States: What the 2021-2022 Legislative Session Means for LGBTQ+ Families

As Pride parades kick-off, the 2021-2022 legislative session is winding down, serving as a sobering reminder of the battles ahead. June 14, 2022

Foster with Equality: Reflections from LGBTQ+ Advocate Weston Charles-Gallo

To honor National Foster Care Month, Weston Charles-Gallo, shares his story and illustrates why the John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act is so crucial for youth and families across the country. May 25, 2022