AP: White House invites gay families to Easter event
The AP recently posted a news story about the Obama administration’s efforts in reaching out to LGBT families for the White House Easter Egg Roll. We, at Family Equality Council, are thrilled
Vermont Legislature Votes for Marriage Equality!
The Vermont House and Senate voted today to override Governor Jim Douglas’s veto of the marriage equality bill they passed last week. The vote makes
Columbia City Council Passes Domestic Partnership Registry
Good news from Columbia, Missouri! In an important win for equality a Domestic Partnership Registry was passed unanimously by the City Council of Columbia last
Iowa Marriage Rallies!
One Iowa is organizing marriage rallies across the state. If you live in or near Iowa, attend! This is an historic occasion not to be
Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Marriage Equality!
It’s a great day for equality! The Iowa Supreme Court just announced their unanimous decision in Varnum v. Brien, the landmark marriage equality case. Iowa
Breaking: MN House Committee Passes Safe Schools Bill
The Minnesota Legislature took one more important step toward enacting stronger bullying and harassment laws today. In the past few weeks, both the Senate and
Update: Egg Roll Tickets Website
Update: 10:36am, 3/27/09 The White House is no longer taking ticket requests for this year’s Egg Roll. If you secured tickets, let us know! Email
Tickets for White House Egg Roll 2009!
Dear Friends and Families, I have some exciting news. Just recently, President Obama’s Administration reached out to Family Equality Council directly, encouraging us to encourage
MN Senators Move Safe Schools Bill Forward!
Minnesota Safe Schools for All One-Sheet Launched! Want more details about the Minnesota Safe Schools for All Bill? Want to download an easy-to-read document that
Cambridge Phelps-a-Thon Raises Money for LGBT Youth, Families
About a week and a half ago we told our Boston-area supporters about an exciting opportunity to counter the hate of Fred Phelps, infamous leader
Crucial Testimony Given in Support of the MN Safe Schools for All Bill
The Minnesota Senate Education Committee held the first hearing on SF 971 today, the Minnesota “Safe Schools for All Bill,” developed by Family Equality Council
See You at the 2009 Pride and Joy Families Weekend Conference
The Family Equality Council is excited to co-sponsor this year’s Pride and Joy Families Weekend Conference, April 24-26, in Utica, NY. Pride and Joy Families
