Florida Supreme Court Interprets Egg and Sperm Donor Law to Include Protections for Lesbian Moms
Yesterday, the Florida Supreme Court issued a very positive ruling protecting the parental rights of two lesbian parents, one who is the birth parent and
Employment Protection is a Family Issue!
Today, for the first time in history, the U.S. Senate will vote on a fully-inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act – the federal bill prohibiting discrimination again
HISTORY MADE AS SENATE PASSES INCLUSIVE LGBT WORKPLACE PROTECTIONS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Sean Carlson | 202.550.2315 | scarlson@familyequality.org Senate Passes Employment Non-Discrimination Act Washington DC- (Nov. 7, 2013) – Family Equality Council, the national
Watch: What Really Happens When A Gay Couple Prepares To Adopt
There are 5 times the number of LGBT people who are willing to adopt than there are young people in foster care waiting for a
Office of Personnel Management’s New Rule Extends Healthcare Benefits to Children of Federal Employee’s Domestic Partners
Earlier this week, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a final rule granting access to health benefits to the children of federal employees’ domestic
Join Team Purple in the Fight Against Bullying
On October 17th we often hear calls to “Go Purple!” These calls are not cheers for a favorite football or baseball team whose color is
Updated: Marriage Equality is not a fix-all for Adoption
UPDATE: Judge Friedman heard oral arguments in the case on 10/16 and ruled that there were “issues of fact” to be decided and that, consequently,
Celebrating LGBT History Month with Partnering Project with Yale University Library and San Francisco’s Harvey Milk Photo Center.
LGBT History Month is more than just a celebration of our movement’s past. For the LGBT community, it also serves as a reminder of how
Coming Out Is Still Important
On National Coming Out Day, I think back on my own experience of coming out twenty years ago, the risks involved, and how much I
Celebrating National Coming Out Day With Our Families
National Coming Out Day is a time to celebrate the strength, courage and fortitude of individuals who “come out of the closet” as being different.
What The Affordable Care Act Means for LGBT Families
Last week the Health Insurance Marketplaces, created under the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), opened for enrollment. Each state’s Marketplace will serve as a one-stop-shop, allowing
Taking back family values
The movement for family equality has never been stronger. After 30 years of tireless advocacy, the efforts of activists and supporters like you have led
