Outspoken Generation Google Hangout
Please enjoy my video about the Outspoken Generation! I had lots of fun making it and if you want to learn more about the program
Is Freedom from Discrimination in Credit on The Horizon?
In early 2012, a Bank of America in Florida denied Patty Snyder a mortgage when she listed her same-sex partner’s mother as her co-signer. The
“Out for Blood”
A friend recently passed along an invitation to join her in donating blood to support a community blood drive. The American Red Cross, citing system-wide
Next Step: Employment Protection
Next week, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a markup and vote on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). The purpose of this
Healthy Families Now!
As we celebrate the recent Supreme Court victories, it is important to remember that there is still much work to be done. Every year, 43
Vance Limits Employer Liability for Harassment in the Workplace
In addition to the marriage cases, Hollingsworth v. Perry and United States v. Windsor, the US Supreme Court heard a number of cases dealing with discrimination. One such
October 1 Open Enrollment for Obama Care
On October 1, 2013, the Health Insurance Marketplace provided under the Affordable Care Act will open for enrollment. LGBT families may want to avail themselves
Future of Affirmative Action Unclear
On Monday, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in one of the many civil rights cases before it this term. Fisher v. University of Texas
New Data on Housing Discrimination Against Same-Sex Couples
On Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the first nationwide study on discrimination in housing markets against lesbian,
The Starling-Littlefield Family Meets The President
My family had the honor of joining President Obama for lunch in the State Dining Room at The White House June 14, 2013 for a
The Gay After Tomorrow
It should come as no surprise that the Supreme Court did not issue rulings this week on two critical gay rights cases, Hollingsworth v. Perry
Showing Pride In My Family
It was a school project that became a teachable moment about being proud of your family- not just for my kids, but also for me.
