The adoption discussion in Florida continues. Democratic Senator Nan Rich is our vocal advocate.
State Senator Nan Rich has introduced a new bill that would allow judges to consider the child’s best interest when placing her/him in a permanent
Family Drawing Contest with a presidential twist!
The 2nd Annual Family Drawing Contest is in full swing and our judges are busy combing through the submissions arriving in our Boston office. As
LGBTQ Families & Taxes
I understand the value and importance of taxes. Nonetheless, taxes seem like a real slap in the face to me and all other LGBTQ individuals.
[52 Ways]Install Trans-Friendly Bathrooms!
This coming week’s (slated for March 23-29th) “way to be OUTSpoken” is to encourage that your school or workplace install trans-friendly bathrooms. On March 13-15th,
Adopting Adults: Resources, Experiences?
We recently received a request from a young man, over the age of 18, who has not had parental figures for a very long time.
when a boy wants to wear a dress to school.
I discovered an amazing article in an unlikely place: Cookie Magazine. The article is written by a mother whose son, Sam, asked, “Can I wear
Nominate an LGBT Mom for “America’s Favorite Mom”
Here’s a chance for a bit of fun activism: 2008 is the 100th anniversary of Mother’s Day. In honor of the occasion, Teleflora is presenting
Email to Oklahoma State Representative Sally Kern
Representative Kern: How sad in this day and age that an elected official would utter such hateful and misguided comments as you have! My father
Kenneth Cole ad campaign features lesbian moms
In an ad campaign with the title “We all walk in different shoes”, designer Kenneth Cole is turning heads by featuring two lesbian moms and
White House Easter Egg Roll..Here We Come!
Jelly beans. Cadbury eggs. Sugary Peeps. Easter bunnies. It’s that time again…are you ready? The Family Equality Council is excited to encourage you to be
Ohio Republicans have difference of opinion regarding lesbian and gay parenting.
Acccording to USA Today, Ohio Republicans disagree about lesbian and gay adoption. A right-wing bill introduced in the Ohio Legislature would bar all adoptions –
No hate here……
Due to a recent conversation with a colleague, I was inspired and refreshed about the future of the LGBTQ family equality movement. This colleague was