Recent Blog Posts - Family Equality

WATCH: An Exclusive Reading and Q&A with Andrew Solomon

Watch as New York Times' bestselling author and gay dad Andrew Solomon reads a never-before-shared passage from his work in progress! April 24, 2020

WATCH: LGBTQ+ History for Teens (ft. Sarah Prager)

Why does LGBTQ history matter, how far back does it go, and who are its heroes? April 20, 2020

WATCH: 20-Minute Family Bootcamp Workout

Join friend of Family Equality and fitness pro, Victor Self, alongside his two daughters for a full 20-minute bootcamp workout! April 20, 2020

WATCH: Family Dance Workout (ft. Nikki Pebbles)

Watch as fitness personality Nikki Pebbles runs through the choreography for an entire family dance routine, section by section! April 20, 2020

WATCH: COVID-19 Interrupted Our LGBTQ+ Family-Building Journey. Now What?

We talked with LGBTQ+ family-building expert Dr. Kim Bergman this week to get some advice for LGBTQ+ parents-to-be whose path to parenthood has been interrupted by COVID-19. April 17, 2020

WATCH: Coping During COVID-19: Survival Tips for LGBTQ+ Parents

How should parents approach screentime while kids are sheltering in place during COVID-19? How can parents master flexibility and emotional resilience during this pandemic? April 13, 2020

WATCH: Strong Girls Sory Hour (ft. Feminist Baby, Norris the Nostrileer, and What Does a Princess Really Look Like?)

Watch as Loryn Brantz (Feminist Baby), Keli Colombini (Norris the Nostrileer), and Mark Loewen (What Does a Princess Really Look LIke?) read their books! April 7, 2020

WATCH: How to Cut Your Family’s Hair at Home

Watch as a professional hair stylist walks you through the basics of long cuts, short cuts, braiding, and more! April 7, 2020

WATCH: Drag Queens & Creatures Story Time

Watch as Portland's best drag queens read children's books, perform sing-a-longs, and even share homemade stories! April 7, 2020

Ending Discrimination in Virginia: A Virginian’s Message to Governor Northam

By Mary Rohmiller, Co-Director of State Policy for Family Equality Now more than ever, with Virginia and the entire nation facing a health and economic April 6, 2020

The Effects of Bisexual+ Representation on Mental Health in LGBTQ+ Families

March is Bisexual Health Awareness Month, which puts a spotlight on the bisexual+ (bi, pansexual, fluid, queer, etc.) community’s social, economic, and health disparities to advocate for and enhance the bi+ community’s wellbeing. This year’s theme is the impact of bisexual+ representation in the media, politics, and healthcare on bi+ people’s everyday lives. March 30, 2020

Special Education Rights During COVID-19 Pandemic

In this time of so much uncertainty, many parents in our community face additional anxiety surrounding the impact of this interruption of classroom learning time on our children with disabilities. March 30, 2020