Openly Gay Father Grabs the Democratic Nomination in New York’s 18th District!
In New York’s 18th district, Sean Patrick Maloney, an openly gay attorney, has won the Democratic nomination for a U.S. House seat. With help from
Airman, partner united in civil union at military base
In one of the first civil unions on a military to take place since the repeal of DADT, Air Force Tech. Sgt. Erwynn Umali and
Gay Marriage: It’s All About the Children
Watch this powerful video about one young person’s take on marriage equality and how insensitive messages from anti-gay politicians hurt the children of LGBT parents,
Today in D.C.: The Youth Bullying Prevention Act is Signed into Law!
Today, Washington, D.C. took a momentous stand against bullying. On Friday June 22nd, Mayor Vincent C. Gray signed into law the Youth Bullying Prevention Act
LGBT Activists Hail Obama’s Immigration Reform
At Family Equality Council, we believe in celebrating and keeping together all families. We know that this is ideal for our children and our communities.
Administration Reaffirms Commitment to Health of LGBT Famiilies
In the spirit of Pride month Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius, released the Department’s LGBT Issues Coordinating Committee 2012 Report, highlighting nine
Our Family Story
We were living in Minneapolis at the time our son, Benjamin, began kindergarten. We loved our elementary school and especially the kindergarten teacher, who was
Senate HELP Committee Hears Testimony on ENDA
On Tuesday, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension (HELP) committee held a hearing on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). ENDA would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and
Why Marriage Matters to Our Kids
A few weekends ago, my notoriously sassy 7-year-old turned to me and said “Uh- excuse me, Poppy- your partner just asked you a question.” I
First Circuit Rules DOMA Unconstitutional
Earlier today the First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. The Court stated that Section
Finding the Way Home
Originally posted at Red Zone Solutions by Kaali Cohen. It has been almost three weeks since my one year old Yorkshire Terrier was taken from our home.
A Family Sticks Together
Read this fabulous story on NPR’s Morning Edition about a family that stuck together through a father’s transition. Read the full report here: http://www.npr.org/2012/03/09/148178236/a-mom-becomes-a-man-and-a-family-sticks-together?sc=emaf. This spring,
