Press Releases Archive - Page 20 of 37

New Legal Guide Released for LGBTQ Families in Pennsylvania

Developed by Family Equality Council in Partnership with Equality Pennsylvania, Legal Resource Helps LGBTQ Community Protect Their Families. November 8, 2017 — For Immediate Release NEW YORK, November 8, 2017

Family Equality Council Joins Lambda Legal, Filing Brief in Historic Supreme Court Case

Amicus brief filed in Masterpiece Cakeshop case uses stories from LGBTQ families to demonstrate real, everyday harm caused by anti-LGBTQ discrimination. October 30, 2017 — For Immediate Release NEW October 30, 2017

Family Equality Council Releases Legal Guide for LGBTQ Families in Partnership with Equality Virginia

October 24, 2017

Family Equality Council Releases Legal Guide for LGBTQ Families in Partnership with Gender Justice Nevada

New resource, produced in partnership with Gender Justice Nevada, will help families across Nevada understand the steps they can take to protect their families. October October 18, 2017

Department of Justice “License to Discriminate” Guidance Released, Placing Millions of LGBTQ Americans at Risk

Family Equality Council calls on all Americans to stand up against this assault on our rights, and make clear that we oppose discrimination in all October 6, 2017

Department of Justice Mounts Yet Another Attack on LGBTQ Protections

Memo Reverses Government Policy, Stating Transgender Workers Not Protected From Discrimination Under Title VII October 5, 2017 — For Immediate Release NEW YORK — In a memo published yesterday, the October 5, 2017

Family Equality Council Welcomes Jessika Davidson to Communications Team

“We’re excited to bring another talented professional on board to develop our storytelling initiatives, expanding our impact for existing LGBTQ families, and for those ready October 2, 2017

Ric Swezey Memorial Raises Over $500,000 for Family Equality Council

Donors’ generosity will create a lasting legacy for LGBTQ families nationwide. For Immediate Release — September 18, 2017 NEW YORK — On June 3 of this year, Ric Swezey, September 18, 2017

Family Equality Council Mourns Passing of Edith Windsor

We grieve the loss of Edith Windsor, a true champion for LGBTQ rights and long-time friend of Family Equality Council. Our country has lost a September 13, 2017

Family Equality Council Condemns Trump Administration Decision to Cancel DACA, Placing Lives of Immigrant Youth at Risk

Ending DACA will devastate the lives of 800,000 brave young adults who are currently working, attending school, and contributing to American society. September 5, 2017 — For Immediate September 5, 2017

Family Equality Council Condemns White Supremacy on Display in Charlottesville

“We all must have the moral courage to call this weekend’s events in Charlottesville what they are: overt displays of racist, white supremacist ideology.” NEW August 13, 2017

Family Week 2017 Brings Over 1,500 LGBTQ People of All Ages to Provincetown, Massachusetts

Family Week is an annual gathering of LGBTQ families, focused on celebrating our families, building community, and creating connections for children and parents that will August 8, 2017