Family Equality Council Launches Get Engaged: Vote No on 8
Every Californian should have the choice to marry the person they love. It’s a personal and fundamental freedom guaranteed by the California Constitution. But this
Another Straight Republican in Support of Gay Marriage
Today’s guest post comes by way of Jennifer, the blogger from Kids of Queers. Actually I don’t know who the other one is but I
Author Of Book Palin Targeted Lashes Back: She’s My Mortal Enemy
Over the weekend, I read an article on The Huffington Post about Sarah Palin and the book she reportedly wanted removed from her hometown library.
Transgender Rights Upheld in Maryland — Major Victory!
We here at Family Equality Council were thrilled to hear that the ballot measure to repeal Montgomery County, Maryland’s transgender protections ordinance failed to qualify
Team Equality Spotlight: 1 on 1 with Jennifer Chrisler.
What is your role at Family Equality Council? I am the Executive Director at Family Equality Council. I’ve been with the organization for almost four
The Mommy Economy: A Review of The Feminine Mistake
“Motherhood is a state of being, not a job description.” – Sara NelsonWhen I announced to one of my sisters that Jeanine and I plan
Barney Frank: Palin Playing Politics with Family Values
The following Op-Ed, penned by US Representative Barney Frank, ran in The Boston Globe. It examines the relevance of Palin’s personal life in this presidential
Team Equality Spotlight: Dustin Kight
What is your role at Family Equality Council? I’ve worn many hats in my time at Family Equality Council–we’ve grown so much! I’m now the
Sharing Our Stories on YouTube.
Time and time again, we talk about the importance of sharing our families’ stories. When each of us share our story, we change hearts and
John Selig Outspoken Podcast Interview with Tom & Travis Knoll – A Gay Dad and His 17-Year Old Son
I just uploaded two new episodes of my John Selig Outspoken podcast this weekend that feature a 2-part interview with Tom and Travis Knoll, a
Del Martin, LGBT rights pioneer, passes away with wife, Phyllis, at her side
(Phyllis Lyon, left, with her wife Del Martin, right, after being the first same-sex couple to marry in California in 2004.) The LGBT community has
The NEW Family Equality Council Blog!
It’s been nearly 2 years (and 760 posts) since we launched The Family Equality Council Blog back in 2006. Since then, 126,000 people from around
