Congressman Pete Stark (D-CA) re-introduces the Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Rep Pete Stark (D-CA) is hosting a panel discussion on the “Every Child Deserves a Family Act.”Panelists will include foster children who will discuss their
Adoption anti-discrimination bill gets reboot
Chris Johnson, DC Agenda An adoption anti-discrimination bill previously introduced in the U.S. House is set to get a new start this week when the bill’s
Congressman Pete Stark (D-CA) Announces Congressional Briefing on “Every Child Deserves a Family Act”
For folks who are in DC, we hope you’ll attend the briefing. For folks elsewhere, the briefing will be streamed live over the internet. Information
April 1 is National Census Day and it’s not an April Fool’s Joke – the Census will be counting LGBT families.
By Gary J. Gates, Williams Distinguished Scholar, Williams Institute, UCLA School of Law LGBT families need to be visible and counted in the 2010 Census.
BD Wong announced as Keynote Speaker at 15th Annual Rainbow Families Conference
The Family Equality Council is excited to announce that BD Wong will be the keynote speaker at the 15th Annual Rainbow Families Conference. A Tony
Cynthia Nixon Joins Campaign Kick Off to End Florida’s Adoption Ban
The Family Equality Council is thrilled that Cynthia Nixon, lesbian mom and star of Sex and the City, will be joining the kick off event
Mexico City allows marriage equality and adoption by LGBT couples
This article is cross posted at cnn.com (CNN) — Mexico City, one of Latin America’s largest metropolises, on Monday legalized same-sex marriage and adoption by
IN THE LIFE documentary on adoption by LGBT parents
Over 500,000 children in the United States are in foster care. More than 129,000 children await adoption. Despite this growing need, adoption policies with regards
Anti-discrimination adoption bill introduced
Discrimination in adoption is a national child welfare issue of utmost importance Denying lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals and couples the right to
Recognizing Florida Families: Miami Passes Domestic Partnership Ordinance
Remember a few years back when any forward movement on relationship recognition for same-sex couples and families was front page news, at least in the
Rallies: Repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell & Adoption Ban in Florida
We’ve been busy this week working towards equality for LGBT families. We were proud to be involved in two important events in Washington D.C. and
Progress in Kentucky, but it’s not over yet!
Read on for updates on how to take action to ensure SB 68’s defeat. Join the Facebook group against SB 68 here. Last Friday the
