Recent Blog Posts - Family Equality

Coming Out to the Grandparents…

When I was 17 years old, I came out to my mom and dad. It has been a rocky journey, but one with more ups September 25, 2008

Ellen Comes Out Against Proposition 8

The following statement has been pulled from Ellen’s official website: You know how usually I talk about cell phones or kitty cats or cheese pizza… September 24, 2008

Clay Aiken is a Gay Dad: Jennifer Chrisler Responds

Much like Rosie O’Donnell, the announcement that Clay Aiken is gay reinforces a simple reality: the American public can no longer say it does not September 24, 2008

No on 8 Releases First TV Ad

No on 8, Equality for All released their first TV ad of election season today, featuring husband and wife team Sam and Julia Thoron. The September 24, 2008

Ember Cook: Raised Mormon, Working to Defeat Prop 8

Hi, everyone! My name is Ember Cook and I’m the family field organizer for Family Equality Council on the No on 8, Equality for All September 22, 2008

New Tool Added to Fight Prop 8!

Some days technology irks me to no end. Today is not one of those days! Stay up to date on efforts to defeat Prop 8, September 18, 2008

Team Equality Spotlight: David Jacques

What is your role at Family Equality Council? I maintain, update and expand Family Equality Council’s website and exciting online initiatives. In addition, I do September 18, 2008

Family Equality Council Launches Get Engaged: Vote No on 8

Every Californian should have the choice to marry the person they love. It’s a personal and fundamental freedom guaranteed by the California Constitution. But this September 17, 2008

Another Straight Republican in Support of Gay Marriage

Today’s guest post comes by way of Jennifer, the blogger from Kids of Queers. Actually I don’t know who the other one is but I September 16, 2008

Author Of Book Palin Targeted Lashes Back: She’s My Mortal Enemy

Over the weekend, I read an article on The Huffington Post about Sarah Palin and the book she reportedly wanted removed from her hometown library. September 15, 2008

Transgender Rights Upheld in Maryland — Major Victory!

We here at Family Equality Council were thrilled to hear that the ballot measure to repeal Montgomery County, Maryland’s transgender protections ordinance failed to qualify September 12, 2008

Team Equality Spotlight: 1 on 1 with Jennifer Chrisler.

What is your role at Family Equality Council? I am the Executive Director at Family Equality Council. I’ve been with the organization for almost four September 11, 2008