Important new developments in Virginia and Illinois.
Every child deserves a family and now, thanks to developments last week, children in two states may be closer to finding their forever families. In
DOJ and DHS will recognize LGBT families when making deportation decisions
Yesterday, the US Departments of Justice and Homeland Security announced that they will implement administrative changes that will enable immigration enforcement officials to focus on
My Very First Family Week
Having just returned from my first Family Week, I now completely understand why folks often tear up when thinking or talking about past Family Weeks.
Thousands of New Yorkers put a ring on it!
So pleased to republish this great blog post by Talk about Equality who helped us document the stories of our families celebrating the Freedom to
NCLR and SPLC file suit against Anoka-Hennipen for “neutrality policy”
Earlier this morning, the National Center for Lesbian Rights and the Southern Poverty Law Center filed suit against the Anoka-Hennepin School District. The suit was
Senate Hearing on the Respect for Marriage Act
This morning, I had the privilege of attending the first-ever Congressional hearing on the so-called “Defense of Marriage Act,” convened by the Senate Committee on
DOJ and Department of Ed confirm protection for gender non-conforming students
On June 30, the United States Departments of Education and Justice reached a settlement with the Tehachapi Unified School District of Tehachapi, California. An investigation by the
Bad for Rhode Island
As a native Rhode Islander from Cranston, I am concerned that the language in the Civil Unions bill (HB 6103) before the Rhode Island legislature
Pride for Pride’s Sake
Aside from brief work trips over the years and a period where I lived in New Jersey and commuted into the city, it’s been 12
Senator Menendez Introduces Inclusive Immigration Bill
This afternoon, Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) introduced a comprehensive immigration bill with provisions directly impacting bi-national LGBT couples. Named the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of
Problem solving the movement
Netroots Nation- held this year in Minneapolis Minnesota- is the largest gathering of progressive bloggers, activists, and organizations in the country. I am here to
Illinois Catholic Charities Seeks Exemption from Law
In response to the passage of civil unions in Illinois, Catholic Charities of Illinois has filed a complaint stating that the law would require them