Recent Blog Posts - Family Equality

turning Sally Kern’s hateful words into something positive

The Victory Fund got a lot of buzz when it posted Sally Kern’s homophobic rant on youtube. Sally Kern is a Oklahoma State Legislator and March 22, 2008

“America’s Favorite Mom” Wants LGBT Nominees

Last week, I urged readers to nominate their favorite LGBT moms for the title of “America’s Favorite Mom” in Teleflora’s Mother’s Day contest. I thought March 21, 2008

The adoption discussion in Florida continues. Democratic Senator Nan Rich is our vocal advocate.

State Senator Nan Rich has introduced a new bill that would allow judges to consider the child’s best interest when placing her/him in a permanent March 21, 2008

Family Drawing Contest with a presidential twist!

The 2nd Annual Family Drawing Contest is in full swing and our judges are busy combing through the submissions arriving in our Boston office. As March 20, 2008

LGBTQ Families & Taxes

I understand the value and importance of taxes. Nonetheless, taxes seem like a real slap in the face to me and all other LGBTQ individuals. March 20, 2008

[52 Ways]Install Trans-Friendly Bathrooms!

This coming week’s (slated for March 23-29th) “way to be OUTSpoken” is to encourage that your school or workplace install trans-friendly bathrooms. On March 13-15th, March 19, 2008

Adopting Adults: Resources, Experiences?

We recently received a request from a young man, over the age of 18, who has not had parental figures for a very long time. March 18, 2008

when a boy wants to wear a dress to school.

I discovered an amazing article in an unlikely place: Cookie Magazine. The article is written by a mother whose son, Sam, asked, “Can I wear March 15, 2008

Nominate an LGBT Mom for “America’s Favorite Mom”

Here’s a chance for a bit of fun activism: 2008 is the 100th anniversary of Mother’s Day. In honor of the occasion, Teleflora is presenting March 13, 2008

Email to Oklahoma State Representative Sally Kern

Representative Kern: How sad in this day and age that an elected official would utter such hateful and misguided comments as you have! My father March 13, 2008

Kenneth Cole ad campaign features lesbian moms

In an ad campaign with the title “We all walk in different shoes”, designer Kenneth Cole is turning heads by featuring two lesbian moms and March 13, 2008

White House Easter Egg Roll..Here We Come!

Jelly beans. Cadbury eggs. Sugary Peeps. Easter bunnies. It’s that time again…are you ready? The Family Equality Council is excited to encourage you to be March 12, 2008