A New and Better Way for LGBTQ Parents to Connect
Parenthood can often feel like an isolating experience. Being part of a community is a critical part of finding support, building connections, and leveraging
Becca Gorman Gets Outspoken for Change
Our newest Outspoken Generation member, Becca Gorman, is making strides towards equality at the age of 15. She might be young, but her advocacy to
And Baby Makes Seven
On June 24, 2011, Governor Cuomo signed the Marriage Equality Act into law, making New York the sixth US state to give gay and lesbian
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Issues New Rule Allowing Same Sex Couples and other Domestic Partners to File Joint Customs Declaration Forms
This morning, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, an agency within the Department of Homeland Security, published a rule updating its definition of “members of a
Department of Education Announces that Same-Sex Marriages will be Recognized in the Federal Student Loan Process
Early this afternoon, the Department of Education announced that they will now recognize marriages of same-sex couples for federal student aid programming purposes, including on
Paid Sick Leave Bill Introduced in the House and Senate
Earlier today, the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act (FAMILY Act) was introduced for the first time in the Senate by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and
Family Week in Provincetown, MA
We want to show you an example of the world as it should be. Imagine a time where you and your kids are loved, respected, and
Making Spirits Bright
I just spent five very special days decorating the White House for the holidays. My body aches from the intense schedule but the experience is
Starling-Littlefield Family Featured on White House Christmas Tree
The Obama family welcomed volunteers to the White House to help decorate for the holiday season. Among them, was Family Equality Council board member, Tommy
My “Normal” Everyday Life With Lesbian Parents
My name is Zan Rabney, and I am thirteen years old. I was born at Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan, and I have lesbian parents. My
A Good Laugh
I’ve just finished one of the funniest children’s chapter books of 2013, and I’m laughing all the way to the computer to write about it.
A Time to be Thankful
A Time to be Thankful As we move into the week of Thanksgiving I can’t help but focus on all the things for which I
