Press Releases Archive - Page 21 of 37

Family Equality Council Condemns Justice Department Position on LGBTQ Rights in 2nd Circuit Court Filing

“LGBTQ Americans deserve a government, and a Justice Department, that stands for civil rights protections, not one that tries to undermine and weaken them.” For Immediate July 27, 2017

Family Equality Council Responds to Trump’s Attack on Transgender Service Members

“Today’s statement from the President endangers the lives and livelihoods of thousands of service members, threatens military readiness, and shows a shocking lack of respect July 26, 2017

Family Equality Council Welcomes Julie Kruse, Federal Policy Advocate

“We are privileged to have Julie join our public policy team to fight for lived and legal equality for LGBTQ families, especially in today’s challenging July 25, 2017

Denise Brogan-Kator Appointed Chief Policy Officer for Family Equality Council

Brogan-Kator will lead Family Equality Council’s Policy Department, spearheading efforts to advance legal and lived equality for LGBTQ families nationwide. July 6, 2017 — For Immediate Release July 6, 2017

Supreme Court Reverses Arkansas Decision Denying Birth Certificate to Same-Sex Parents

The Supreme Court has made clear, again, that states must comply fully with the Obergefell marriage equality ruling, and cannot simply opt out of following the law. NEW June 26, 2017

Every Child Deserves a Family Act Would Prevent LGBTQ Discrimination in Adoption and Foster Care

Family Equality Council and PFLAG National Thank Senate and House Cosponsors for Taking Action Against LGBTQ Discrimination. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Family Equality Council and PFLAG National welcome June 9, 2017

Family Equality Council to Represent LGBTQ Families at National Equality March for Unity and Pride in D.C.

Join us in-person in D.C. on June 11, or attend one of more than 60 solidarity events planned in communities across the country. Washington, D.C. — Family Equality June 8, 2017

Family Equality Council and PFLAG National Welcome Bipartisan Introduction of Every Child Deserves a Family Act

We thank Representatives Lewis and Ros-Lehtinen for their leadership in ensuring more youth in care find loving and stable homes. May 25, 2017—For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, May 25, 2017

President Trump’s Executive Order Distorts Religious Faith to Allow for Discrimination

This order, and the President’s remarks at the signing ceremony, are a yet another development in the disturbing pattern of religious exemption bills and policies May 4, 2017

Trump Administration Revives License To Discriminate Executive Order Under Guise of “Religious Freedom”

“Family Equality Council calls upon all Americans — religious and secular, LGBTQ and allies — to stand up and let our government know this type of action is unacceptable.” May 3, 2017

The Equality Act is the Comprehensive LGBTQ Rights Bill Our Families Have Been Waiting For

This bill, when passed, will provide LGBTQ people and our families with comprehensive nondiscrimination protections in employment, housing, public accommodations, education, federal funding, access to May 2, 2017

Appointment of Neil Gorsuch to Supreme Court Represents Threat to LGBTQ Families

For Immediate Release NEW YORK, N.Y. — Today’s Senate vote to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch’s appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court represents a serious threat to progress April 7, 2017