Defense of Marriage Act Beginning To Crack
Today the U.S. District Court for the First Circuit found Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional and found that married same-sex
Responding to President Obama’s Mother’s Day Remarks
The White House released a Presidential Proclamation today on Mother’s Day. The President said, “Whether adoptive, biological, or foster, mothers share an unbreakable bond with
LGBT and Allied Groups Call on Congress to Pass ENDA Now
MEDIA CONTACT: Kevin Nix Director of Communications 202.331.5015 (office)202.431.5796 (cell)knix@familyequality.org LGBT AND ALLIED GROUPS CALL ON CONGRESS TO PASS ENDA NOW More than 200 Organizations
LGBT Groups Praise Gov. Granholm’s Anti-Bullying Measure
BOSTON, MA (April 14, 2010) — Last week Gov. Jennifer Granholm reiterated her call for anti-bullying legislation in the wake of the suicide of a 12-year-old Michigan
Fox News: Jennifer Chrisler Discusses Obama, Benefits, Next Steps
Federal Benefits: Jennifer Chrisler’s Statement to the Press
Note: Jennifer Chrisler is now on Twitter. Follow her updates on the signing ceremony and what happens next. As most of you now know, President
U.S. Conference of Mayors Passes Resolution Supporting the Freedom to Marry
On Monday, June 15th, the U.S. Conference of Mayors passed a resolution in support of ending discrimination against same-sex couples in marriage. “The mayors’ leadership
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
Help us welcome our Summer 2009 interns!
The Family Equality Council is proud to announce its Summer 2009 interns! Emily, Amanda, Ian, Heather and Brian will be with us through August, helping
June 13th: Family Equality Council Celebrates Boston Pride!
On June 13th, the Boston lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community will come together and celebrate New England’s largest Pride event. For over 39 years,
Prop 8 Upheld: What LGBT families can do now
The California Supreme Court has upheld Prop 8. Jennifer Chrisler, Executive Director of Family Equality Council, just issued the following statement to our supporters nationwide.
Save the Date: Cambridge Pride Brunch, June 13th!
Pride season is just around the corner. The Family Equality Council is excited to table at this year’s Boston Pride. We’re also pleased to invite
