‘Going Stealth’: A Story of Injustice And Hope From The Father Of A Trans Child
In the fight to end LGBT discrimination, children still remain especially vulnerable to the speech and actions of those who wish to hold onto hate.
Couple Fights to Change Adoption Laws So Their Kids Have Same Rights As Others
“These laws in particular are hurting families, and as we can see in this case, they’re hurting children.” Who do discriminatory adoption laws affect the
Children of LGBT Federal Workers Covered by Health Insurance
This morning, thanks to over a year of advocacy by Family Equality Council, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM, the government agency regulating federal employment)
Gilbert Family’s Situation Gets International Attention
Imagine living in fear for your children’s safety simply because of someone else’s fear and hatred. That is exactly what Felix Bermea and his family
New Report: State Parenting Laws Across the Nation Harm Children of LGBT Parents
Dale Liuzza and his partner welcomed a son into their family eight years ago. Living in Louisiana, a state that prohibits second-parent adoption, only one
Louisiana Gay Dad Raises Child, But He’s Powerless as Partner Skips Town With Boy
Without the legal recognition of LGBT parents and second-parents from both LGBT and straight families, millions of children are left in danger of a myriad
Louisiana University’s LGBT Studies Minor Under Attack
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL) recently introduced a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender studies minor into its curriculum. This voluntary set of classes
From Bullied Gay Teen to Anti-Bullying Activist: Why I Decided to Make a Difference
How would you react to a bully? Would you go to school officials? What if you noticed the bullying was a much larger epidemic; would
Connor Ferguson, Transgender Prom Queen, Takes The Crown In Trenton, Ontario
A high school is not usually the place where the norms of gender expression and identity are challenged. In the struggle for acceptance, many teens
Petitioners Demand Virginia Club Open Pool To LGBT Families
“Who on Earth would kick a 2-year-old and two caring parents out of a pool?” – Apparently the operators of a certain Virginia club. Operators
New California Bill May Expand Family Equality
Children are raised in families of all shapes and sizes; but unfortunately, not all of these families are recognized in the law. A new bill
The 11 Most Pro-LGBT U.S. Representatives: Is Yours On The List?
Does your representative defend LGBT rights? ThinkProgress identified the eleven most pro-LGBT U.S. representatives and compiled them into the following informative list. Use this information
