Recent Blog Posts - Family Equality

The Mifepristone Decision: What Does It Mean, And What Can We Do?

Here’s what the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruling on Mifepristone, means for our families and their rights to reproductive autonomy. April 14, 2023

Transgender Day of Visibility: We Won’t Be Erased by Denise Brogan-Kator

Legislative attacks against transgender people — and especially against our youth — is at an all-time high. But we won't be erased. March 31, 2023

Meet our Social Media Intern

Family Equality is thrilled to welcome Benjamin to our Communications Department! February 20, 2023

Meet our Director of Program Events

Family Equality is thrilled to welcome Sarah Hyde to our Program Department as the Director of Program Events! February 16, 2023

Stacey & Cheralyn: A Love Story

To celebrate Valentine's Day we sat down with our CEO, Stacey Stevenson, and their wife, Cheralyn Stevenson, to talk about their love story, from the early days of dating to becoming parents of twin boys and leaders on a national stage. February 14, 2023

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Meet our Program Manager

Family Equality is thrilled to welcome Henry Thomas to our Program Department as the Program Manager! January 18, 2023

From School Boards to State Legislatures: What LGBTQ+ Families in School Should Expect in 2023

Policies that target LGBTQ+ families in schools will be back in 2023. Family Equality is gearing up to fight them. January 13, 2023

Today is Adoption Day: Introducing the Smith Family!

November was National Adoption Month, and though it's December 1, we have one more adoption story to share. December 1, 2022

Family Equality Submits Comments Advocating for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Collection in Child Welfare

Although our families are over-represented in the child welfare system, there is a lack of data about our experiences. November 28, 2022

Our adoption story. The good. The bad. And the COVID.

November is National Adoption Month, a time to recognize and raise awareness of adoption issues and the need for adoptive families. To honor this month, LGBTQ+ parents share their stories. November 26, 2022

“Real sisters” – Two dads raising three daughters

November is National Adoption Month, a time to recognize and raise awareness of adoption issues and the need for adoptive families. To honor this month, LGBTQ+ parents share their stories. November 16, 2022

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An Update on Our “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” Lawsuit and What You Can Do to Help

Last month U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor dismissed our lawsuit with Equality Florida, LGBTQ+ youth and families in the state, lawyers from Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP, and the National Center for Lesbian Rights. November 2, 2022