Count Your Blessings
This is one of my first blogs that I’ve contributed and when I was asked to share my thoughts on Blogging For LGBT Families Day,
Why Marriage Matters to Our Kids
A few weekends ago, my notoriously sassy 7-year-old turned to me and said “Uh- excuse me, Poppy- your partner just asked you a question.” I
A Seat At My Table
I’m still not certain if it will be the best or worst dinner party I’ve ever hosted. It certainly will be the most memorable. At some
First Circuit Rules DOMA Unconstitutional
Earlier today the First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. The Court stated that Section
Dolores Huerta receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
Yesterday, President Obama awarded Dolores Huerta with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her incredible work organizing farm workers and supporting immigrants, labor, and women’s rights. Huerta
Congressional Hearing on the Employment Non Discrimination Act
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act was originally introduced in 1994, but has yet to become law. Next month, there will be a hearing before the Senate Health, Education,
Family Weekend In Washington A Huge Success!
This weekend, our families convened on Capitol Hill to speak for the one million LGBT families in the United States. It was a huge success!
Welcome our new Legal Fellow Lyndsey Stults
Please join us in welcoming our first of two summer legal fellows to the DC office here at Family Equality Council. Hello! My name is
Can’t Wait To Go Back To Family Week!
Guest post by Amity P. Buxton, PhD. Founder, Straight Spouse Network. Emeritus Board Member, Family Equality Council. Back in the 90’s, I attended my first
Family AND Marriage Equality
Originally posted at People for the American Way by Jen Herrick. It’s clear that, for the President, this isn’t just about couples getting married. It’s
Finding the Way Home
Originally posted at Red Zone Solutions by Kaali Cohen. It has been almost three weeks since my one year old Yorkshire Terrier was taken from our home.
Foster care month profile: Richard and CJ McGregor, and their sons Antonio Keelan McGregor and Robert Keelan McGregor
This National Foster Care Month, we celebrate the love and sacrifice of foster parents across the country. CJ McGregor and his husband Richard are two