UPDATE: Connecticut Rules in Favor of Equal Marriage!
The Connecticut Supreme Court has ruled in favor of marriage equality in a landmark decision! Click here to read the ruling in full. Jennifer Chrisler,
BREAKING NEWS: CT Marriage Ruling @ 11:30am
The Connecticut Supreme Court will hand down its ruling in Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health, the equal marriage case, at 11:30am. This decision could
Talking to our kids.
We’re thrilled to present today’s guest post by Byron & Mariah Edgington, founders of Caffection.com. “One divorced mother of three, became involved with another woman
Arkansas Gov. Softens Support for Anti-Gay Foster/Adoption Ban
From the Associated Press: Beebe backs off support of foster care policy Gov. Mike Beebe said Friday he’s revisiting his past support of the state’s
No on 8, Equality for All Launches At-Home Phone Banking!
Two things are going to secure the right to marry for gay and lesbian couples in California: donating money and calling voters. No on 8,
Jennifer Chrisler’s Coming Out Story on Advocate.com
The Advocate is featuring coming out stories of LGBT notables this week in honor of National Coming Out Day, this Saturday, October 11. Jennifer Chrisler,
Hello? Is this California? Hey, it’s Boston Calling!
For the past three weeks, Family Equality Council staff have been on the phones to secure marriage in CA, calling from our Boston and St.
Family Equality Council Representing Families at Creating Change
The Family Equality Council is proud to announce its partnership with the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Academy for Leadership in Action at this
Matthew Shepard: 10 years later.
Today marks the 10 year anniversary of the murder of Matthew Shepard. It’s hard to believe it has been ten years since the brutal, hate-motivated
Sen. McCain Reponds to Jennifer Chrisler’s Questions on Family Policy
Back on July 23, Family Equality Council’s Executive Director, Jennifer Chrisler, issued identical letters to Sens. McCain and Obama, outlining the vast array of family
Team Equality Spotlight: Stephanie Hazen
What is your role at Family Equality Council? I am the National Training & Advocacy Manager. While I will be continuing much of the local
Gay Families Find the Bronx Is a Place to Call Home
This just in from the New York Times: “It is a statistic surprising even to those it describes: Same-sex couples in the Bronx are more
