Recent Blog Posts - Family Equality

UPDATE: Safe Schools for All Bill Introduced in MN House, Action Tool Launched

Last week we shared with you the introduction of Minnesota’s “Safe Schools for All” Bill in the State Senate. Today, we’re excited to announce that March 2, 2009

Major Law Firm Lends Family Equality a Hand

The Family Equality Council is very excited to announce a new, strategic partnership with Bryan Cave, LLP, a major international law firm. Through pro bono March 2, 2009

48 Hours Left to Participate in Largest Ever Study of Transgender Discrimination

The following is a message from our friends at the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE): NCTE in collaboration with the National Gay and Lesbian February 27, 2009

BREAKING: MN Safe Schools for All Bill Introduced!

Today, Minnesota State Senators Dibble, Wiger, Rummel and Saxhaug introduced S.F. No. 971, the “Safe Schools for All” bill developed by Rainbow Families, the Midwest February 26, 2009

The Stars Came Out for Family Equality!

When we first told you about Defying Inequality: the Broadway Concert, a celebrity benefit for equal rights, we were amazed at the number and generosity February 25, 2009

NAACP Comes Out Against Prop 8

Throughout the Prop 8 fight last year, the California NAACP was a strong ally for marriage equality. Yesterday, the national NAACP came out strongly against February 24, 2009

WATCH: Screenwriter Channels Milk at 81st Oscars

In case you missed it, Milk won two important Oscars last night: Best Original Screenplay and Best Actor! As wonderful as it would have been February 23, 2009

Jennifer Chrisler Discusses LGBT Movement Efficiency in Advocate

Kerry Eleveld, political editor at the Advocate, published a story today about the efficiency of the LGBT movement in a time of economic downturn. The February 20, 2009

Historic Domestic Partnership Bill Introduced in Florida!

More great news from the Road to Equality: Equality Florida announced yesterday the introduction of a historic domestic partnership bill in the Sunshine State! As February 19, 2009

Best Interests of Children Prevail in Alaska

Anti-LGBT measures passed in four states last November, including Prop 8 in California. These measures, juxtaposed with the election of Barack Obama, gave the impression February 18, 2009

Ending Gender Identity/Expression Discrimination in Massachusetts…Soon!

Great news coming out of Massachusetts this week. Reps. Sciortino and Rushing and Sen. Downing re-introduced “An Act Relative to Gender-Based Discrimination and Hate Crimes,” February 13, 2009

UPDATE: Uniting American Families Act Introduced TODAY

Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) both reintroduced the Uniting American Families Act today! Big thanks to those of you who urged February 12, 2009