Recent Blog Posts - Family Equality

Annise Parker, out gay mom, runs for mayor of Houston

How difficult is it to be openly gay and a politician? Many politicians believe fear it to be the kiss of death, campaign-wise. The reasons June 8, 2009

Guest Post: Keep Parenting Queer

We are happy to present a guest post by Paige Schilt. Paige is an activist, mama, part-time professor, and a contributing writer at The Bilerico June 6, 2009

Mountain Meadow Summer Camp for LGBTQ Families

Are you looking for a fun, supportive, LGBTQ family safe place to send the kids for two weeks this August? Consider Mountain Meadow Summer Camp! June 5, 2009

Calling All Volunteers! Family Week 2009 Needs You

The Family Equality Council is excited to present the 14th annual Family Week, and we need your help! Volunteers are essential for putting on a June 4, 2009

Clinton, Obama issue pride proclamation for June

On June 1st, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton issued remarks in support of LGBT rights and in honor of the beginning of LGBT Pride Month. Sec. June 4, 2009

In gratitude and grief: thoughts on the death of Dr. Tiller and what it means for LGBT families

We’re pleased to bring you the following guest post by Terry Boggis. Terri is the Director of Center Kids at the LGBT Center in NYC, a family June 3, 2009

Family Equality Council Testifies in Support of the Uniting American Families Act

The Uniting American Families Act will receive its first Congressional hearing tomorrow morning, Wednesday, June 3rd. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) is the lead sponsor of June 2, 2009

Los Angeles Event for LGBT Families, Brought to You by Pop Luck Club!

With Prop 8 upheld, there’s no better time to come together in community with other LGBT families. That’s why Family Equality Council is pleased to June 2, 2009

Blogging for LGBT Families Day Is Monday

You’re invited to the 4th Annual Blogging for LGBT Families Day on Monday, June 1! Please help get the word out through your blogs, Twitter, May 29, 2009

Take Action: MN Gov Vetoes Safe Schools Bill

We’ve just released the following action alert to our supporters in Minnesota. Join the ranks of people who support safe schools. If you live in May 28, 2009

Mother of Autistic Son Asks Gov. Pawlenty: Why veto the safe schools bill?

The following is a letter from Ann Crane, mother to Adam, who is diagnosed with autism, to Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty. Gov. Pawlenty vetoed the May 27, 2009

LGBT families and friends reacting to Prop 8

Now that the California Supreme Court has upheld Prop 8 — and the marriages legally performed in CA last year — the media will cover May 26, 2009