Recent Blog Posts - Family Equality

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

During COVID-19, Stay Connected with LGBTQ+ Families with Video Stories

Dear Friends, In these uncertain times, finding ways to stay connected online are more important than ever. Earlier this week we launched our virtual Neighborhood March 27, 2020

Anti-Transgender Bills Advance Amid COVID-19

Idaho Advances Anti-Transgender Bills Amid COVID-19 Crisis

One would hope that in the midst of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), we could focus on how we can help one another. But Idaho legislators are focusing instead on advancing dangerous anti-transgender legislation. March 26, 2020

Talking to your kids about Coronavirus and what to do at home

Coronavirus (COVID-19): How to Talk to Your Kids and What to Do At Home

As an organization centered around supporting families, we know how overwhelming this moment may feel for parents. With concerns around coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) increasing, March 16, 2020

Family Equality testifies against the Trump administration's anti-LGBTQ+ attacks.

Family Equality Team on Capitol Hill for House Oversight Hearing on “Religious Liberty” Attacks

Today the House Committee on Oversight and Reform convened a hearing to address the Trump administration’s attacks against the LGBTQ+ community in the name of February 27, 2020

11 LGBTQ+ Shows to Watch This Awards Season

By Isabel Corp It’s awards season, and although LGBTQ+ representation in media still has a long way to go, more LGBTQ+ stories are being told February 7, 2020

53 | LGBTQ Sandwich Generation

Listen to more from the Agewyz Podcast! Meet the Guest: Brent Wright has championed the cause of high-quality service options for families for over 20 February 4, 2020

52 | COLAGE Community

Listen to more from the Agewyz Podcast! Meet the Guests: Lila is the daughter of a bi mom and trans dad, in high school in January 21, 2020

5 Things You Should Know About The Williams Institute Report on Poverty in the LGBTQ+ Community

In October 2019, UCLA’s Williams Institute on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Law and Public Policy released a report about the impact of homelessness and poverty on LGBTQ+ folks in the US. While there has been prior research on the rates of poverty among LGBTQ+ folks, this is the first that has looked more deeply at economic disparities for LGBTQ+ people and sought to include specific data for transgender people and people not living in same-sex couples. January 10, 2020

51 | 2019 Outspoken Voices Podcast Highlights

Further Listening: Episode 30 | Protest Signs and Strollers Episode 34 | People with Trans Parents Episode 36 | Trans Dads Episode 40 | Answering January 7, 2020

Update: COLAGE and Family Equality

Dear Family Equality and COLAGE stakeholders, As most of you know, COLAGE and Family Equality have a rich history in common, and since the separation January 6, 2020