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Family Equality Joins 13 Women’s, Healthcare, and Human Rights Organizations in Urging 6th Circuit to Reinstate Block on Transgender Health Bans in TN, KY

The friend-of-the-court brief argues bans on access to care for transgender adolescents constitute sex discrimination and are subject to heightened scrutiny, which the laws fail August 21, 2023

Family Equality Condemns Rising Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation in Italy Targeting LGBTQ+ Parents and Families

Soon after prime minister Giorgia Meloni issued a public order removing the names of nonbiological LGBTQ+ parents from their children’s birth certificates, the Italian parliament approved a bill that criminalized surrogacy abroad. August 11, 2023

Equality Champion Jim Obergefell, Powerhouse Designer Adair Curtis, and Fertility Expert Mark Trolice, M.D. Join Family Equality Board of Directors

We announce the addition of Adair Curtis, Jim Obergefell, and Mark Trolice, M.D. to our National Board of Directors. August 7, 2023

Family Equality Requests Proposals for Family Equity Justice Project

Family Equality seeks potential research partners and consultants to assist us as we develop the Family Equity Justice Survey, a component of our Family Equity Justice Program. June 22, 2023

Family Equality Applauds Biden-Harris Administration’s Actions to Protect LGBTQI+ Youth and Families

Last week, the Biden-Harris Administration recognized Pride month by announcing several new initiatives to address the recent surge in anti-LGBTQI+ legislation and rhetoric. June 12, 2023

On LGBTQ Families Day a New Report Calls for Updating State Parentage Laws to Protect Children and LGBTQ Families

With LGBTQ families facing ongoing and increasing discrimination across the country, updates to state laws are urgently needed to ensure all children can have a secure legal tie to their parents. June 1, 2023

Family Equality Stands with GLSEN Amid Attacks, Lies from Right-Wing Extremists

Family Equality unequivocally stands with GLSEN and all our coalition partners in light of anti-LGBTQ+ attacks. May 31, 2023

Family Equality joins 100+ LGBTQ+ Advocacy Organizations and Allies Calling on Business Community to Reject Coordinated, Extremist Anti-LGBTQ+ Attacks

Family Equality joins 100+ organizations in renewing their call for the business community to speak out against anti-LGBTQ+ extremism. May 31, 2023

Leading LGBTQ+ Advocacy Organizations Raise the Alarm to Business Community on Coordinated Anti-LGBTQ+ Attacks; Call on Target to Lead

Recent pushback against businesses such as Anheuser-Busch and Target, blatantly organized by extremist groups, serves as a wake up call for all businesses that support May 25, 2023

Celebrate LGBTQ Families Day on June 1, 2023

Mombian, Family Equality, GLAAD, GLAD, PFLAG National, and COLAGE Join Forces to Elevate Stories of LGBTQ Families May 22, 2023

Family Equality Joins Comment Letter to Department of Education in Response to Proposed Title IX Amendment

Family Equality supports the proper interpretation and application of the Department of Education’s proposed changes to Title IX. May 18, 2023

Bravo TV’s Amrit Kapai and Nicholas Kouchoukos, Inspiring Nicholas Hite, CEO Stacey Stevenson, and Tony-Nominated Performers from Kimberly Akimbo, & Juliet, Some Like It Hot, and New York, New York Raise Over $1M for LGBTQ+ Families at Night at the Pier in New York City

The organization’s gala raises more than $1M thus far for Family Equality’s work for current and future LGBTQ+ families May 16, 2023

Press Releases

Family Equality Joins 13 Women’s, Healthcare, and Human Rights Organizations in Urging 6th Circuit to Reinstate Block on Transgender Health Bans in TN, KY

Family Equality Condemns Rising Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation in Italy Targeting LGBTQ+ Parents and Families

Equality Champion Jim Obergefell, Powerhouse Designer Adair Curtis, and Fertility Expert Mark Trolice, M.D. Join Family Equality Board of Directors ￼

Family Equality Requests Proposals for Family Equity Justice Project

Family Equality Applauds Biden-Harris Administration’s Actions to Protect LGBTQI+ Youth and Families

On LGBTQ Families Day a New Report Calls for Updating State Parentage Laws to Protect Children and LGBTQ Families

Family Equality Stands with GLSEN Amid Attacks, Lies from Right-Wing Extremists

Family Equality joins 100+ LGBTQ+ Advocacy Organizations and Allies Calling on Business Community to Reject Coordinated, Extremist Anti-LGBTQ+ Attacks

Leading LGBTQ+ Advocacy Organizations Raise the Alarm to Business Community on Coordinated Anti-LGBTQ+ Attacks; Call on Target to Lead ￼

Celebrate LGBTQ Families Day on June 1, 2023

Family Equality Joins Comment Letter to Department of Education in Response to Proposed Title IX Amendment￼

Bravo TV’s Amrit Kapai and Nicholas Kouchoukos, Inspiring Nicholas Hite, CEO Stacey Stevenson, and Tony-Nominated Performers from Kimberly Akimbo, & Juliet, Some Like It Hot, and New York, New York Raise Over $1M for LGBTQ+ Families at Night at the Pier in New York City

Equality Champion Jim Obergefell, Powerhouse Designer Adair Curtis, and Fertility Expert Mark Trolice, M.D. Join Family Equality Board of Directors

Leading LGBTQ+ Advocacy Organizations Raise the Alarm to Business Community on Coordinated Anti-LGBTQ+ Attacks; Call on Target to Lead

Family Equality Joins Comment Letter to Department of Education in Response to Proposed Title IX Amendment