“Recommended Practices” for LGBTQ youth in foster care
When we take a minute and realize that the youth of today will be the next generation of parents in our society, it is in
Another big win in the fight against DOMA!
June 6, 2012 was another significant day for the fight against DOMA. Another federal judge has found DOMA to be unconstitutional. The plaintiff, Edie Windsor, was
“Expecting Better:” policies for new families
In May 2012, the National Partnership for Women & Families published the second edition of Expecting Better, a comprehensive review of federal and state laws
Does this baby make me look straight?
Read the first chapter of Dan Bucatinsky’s book “Does This Baby Make Me Look Straight?” – a unique and hilarious glimpse into the life of
Tell Erie, Illinois Superintendent to Value all Students and Families
Recently the Erie, Illinois school board voted in favor of banning Todd Parr’s The Family Book along with the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network’s
DC Safer Schools Bill Passes City Council!
Today is a historic day for safer schools advocates in the District of Columbia! During its 37th legislative meeting, DC’s City Council unanimously approved the
Welcome New Legal Fellow Marios Fellouka
Hello! What an honor and privilege to intern with Family Equality Council this summer! My name is Marios Fellouka, I am from Cyprus, and I
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
