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Last Chance to Stop Anti-LGBTQ Trump Judicial Pick
This week, the Senate is set to vote on the nomination of Mr. Stuart Kyle Duncan to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth -
Senator Wyden Echoes Family Equality Council Call: No License to Discriminate at HHS
Yesterday the full Senate voted to confirm Alex Azar as HHS Secretary in a 55-43 vote. Family Equality Council remains concerned that Azar will not implement HHS’ mission of -
What LGBTQ-Inclusive Children’s Books Mean to Me and My Family
Over the weekend, I sat down with my kids to read books before bed, just like we do every night. Knowing the routine, my 7-year-old -
Will HHS Nominee Alex Azar Follow Through On Promise to Address Health Disparities Among Minorities?
At the nomination hearing for Alex Azar to become the head of the Department of Health and Human Services last Tuesday, Senator Ben Cardin asked -
Episode #13: New Year Resolutions and Healthy LGBTQ Families
In this month’s episode of Outspoken Voices, Emily talks with Jane Barber, a nurse and adaptive sports professional with a passion for yoga and mindfulness. -
Supreme Court Denies Review of Challenges to Anti-LGBTQ Mississippi Law HB1523
January 8, 2018 — For Immediate Release Today the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would not grant review of two legal cases challenging Mississippi’s HB 1523, one -
My Coming-Out Story: Out and Proud as a Bisexual Mother
Today we’re sharing one of our favorite family stories from last year. In 2017, Family Equality Council was one of several nonprofit organizations nominated by -
Child Welfare Agencies to HHS: No #LicensetoDiscriminate – It Hurts Children
Child Welfare Agencies and Children’s Advocacy Organizations Respond in One Voice to HHS’ Request for Comments on Removing Barriers to Religious Organizations to Receive Public -
A Letter to Our Supporters, as 2018 Approaches
Dear Family Equality Council friends, supporters, and donors, Looking back at my message to our supporters this time last year, I wrote: “Do we face -
Episode #12: LGBTQ Family Formation Options
In this month’s episode of Outspoken Voices, we talk with three experts in family formation for LGBTQ parents. Scott Brown joins us from California Cryobank -
The Masterpiece Cakeshop Supreme Court Case: What You Need to Know, and How You Can Get Involved
You’ve probably heard news stories about the Masterpiece Cakeshop case: the case in which a Colorado baker refused to sell a wedding cake to a -
Thank You for Celebrating National Adoption Month With Us
During National Adoption Month, we’ve shared some stories of challenge and triumph from LGBTQ families who have formed their families through adoption. We’ve also highlighted