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Seeking Parental Leave Stories

Passing state and federal paid parental leave legislation that is inclusive of LGBT families is a priority for Family Equality Council. Human Rights Watch (www.hrw.org), April 5, 2010

Family Equality Council Hires Communications Director

Boston, MA–Family Equality Council announced today the hiring of Kevin Nix as communications director and member of FEC’s senior leadership team. Previously, he was communications March 31, 2010

Family Equality Council Welcomes Ricky Martin to Gay Family Community

Yesterday, Ricky Martin shared with the world that he is gay. As the father of twin boys, he specifically cited his children’s health and welfare March 30, 2010

2010 Census Telephone Questionnaire Assistance Center Numbers

Numbers by Language English: (866) 872-6868 Chinese: (866) 935-2010 Korean: (866) 955-2010 Russian: (866) 965-2010 Spanish: (866) 928-2010 Vietnamese: (866) 945-2010 TDD (for the hearing impaired): March 18, 2010

The Nuts and Bolts of the 2010 Census

By Laura Waldon, LGBT Partnership Specialist, U.S. Census BureauThe U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States, and is required by the Constitution to March 17, 2010

Why the 2010 Census is Important for You and Your Family

By Don Oellerich, Deputy Chief Economist, Office of Human Services Policy, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Department of Health and Human March 15, 2010

Massachusetts Anti-Bullying Bill Fails to Adequately Protect LGBT Students, According to Joint Statement by National and Local LGBT Organizations

On Friday, The Massachusetts Senate passed S.B. 2313, An Act Relative to School Bullying, which brings much-needed attention to the crisis of bullying and harassment March 15, 2010

Adoption Bill Aims to Protect LGBT Parents, Kids

Seeking Parental Leave Stories

Family Equality Council Hires Communications Director

Family Equality Council Welcomes Ricky Martin to Gay Family Community

2010 Census Telephone Questionnaire Assistance Center Numbers

The Nuts and Bolts of the 2010 Census

Why the 2010 Census is Important for You and Your Family

Massachusetts Anti-Bullying Bill Fails to Adequately Protect LGBT Students, According to Joint Statement by National and Local LGBT Organizations

Adoption Bill Aims to Protect LGBT Parents, Kids

Congressional Briefing: The Every Child Deserves a Family Act

Congressman Pete Stark (D-CA) re-introduces the Every Child Deserves a Family Act

Census Takers Begin Hand Delivering 2010 Census Questionnaires to 12 Million U.S. Households

Adoption anti-discrimination bill gets reboot