48 Hours Left to Participate in Largest Ever Study of Transgender Discrimination
The following is a message from our friends at the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE): NCTE in collaboration with the National Gay and Lesbian
BREAKING: MN Safe Schools for All Bill Introduced!
Today, Minnesota State Senators Dibble, Wiger, Rummel and Saxhaug introduced S.F. No. 971, the “Safe Schools for All” bill developed by Rainbow Families, the Midwest
The Stars Came Out for Family Equality!
When we first told you about Defying Inequality: the Broadway Concert, a celebrity benefit for equal rights, we were amazed at the number and generosity
NAACP Comes Out Against Prop 8
Throughout the Prop 8 fight last year, the California NAACP was a strong ally for marriage equality. Yesterday, the national NAACP came out strongly against
WATCH: Screenwriter Channels Milk at 81st Oscars
In case you missed it, Milk won two important Oscars last night: Best Original Screenplay and Best Actor! As wonderful as it would have been
Jennifer Chrisler Discusses LGBT Movement Efficiency in Advocate
Kerry Eleveld, political editor at the Advocate, published a story today about the efficiency of the LGBT movement in a time of economic downturn. The
Historic Domestic Partnership Bill Introduced in Florida!
More great news from the Road to Equality: Equality Florida announced yesterday the introduction of a historic domestic partnership bill in the Sunshine State! As
Best Interests of Children Prevail in Alaska
Anti-LGBT measures passed in four states last November, including Prop 8 in California. These measures, juxtaposed with the election of Barack Obama, gave the impression
Ending Gender Identity/Expression Discrimination in Massachusetts…Soon!
Great news coming out of Massachusetts this week. Reps. Sciortino and Rushing and Sen. Downing re-introduced “An Act Relative to Gender-Based Discrimination and Hate Crimes,”
UPDATE: Uniting American Families Act Introduced TODAY
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) both reintroduced the Uniting American Families Act today! Big thanks to those of you who urged
Largest MN School District Removes Anti-Gay Policy
Anoka-Hennepin, the largest school district in Minnesota, has removed its 1995 policy stating that homosexuality should not be taught as a normal, valid lifestyle. In
Uniting American Families Act Coming Soon!
Great News! Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) plans to reintroduce the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA)! The UAFA requires LGBT couples to meet the same standard