My Very First Family Week
Having just returned from my first Family Week, I now completely understand why folks often tear up when thinking or talking about past Family Weeks.
Thousands of New Yorkers put a ring on it!
So pleased to republish this great blog post by Talk about Equality who helped us document the stories of our families celebrating the Freedom to
Pride for Pride’s Sake
Aside from brief work trips over the years and a period where I lived in New Jersey and commuted into the city, it’s been 12
Building A Family Is Hard Enough.
When you think of Family, what ideas come to mind for you? Love? Commitment? Picnics, playdates, and home cooked meals? If you asked almost anyone
Seeking Parental Leave Stories
Passing state and federal paid parental leave legislation that is inclusive of LGBT families is a priority for Family Equality Council. Human Rights Watch (www.hrw.org),
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
Annise Parker, out gay mom, runs for mayor of Houston
How difficult is it to be openly gay and a politician? Many politicians believe fear it to be the kiss of death, campaign-wise. The reasons
Guest Post: Keep Parenting Queer
We are happy to present a guest post by Paige Schilt. Paige is an activist, mama, part-time professor, and a contributing writer at The Bilerico
Los Angeles Event for LGBT Families, Brought to You by Pop Luck Club!
With Prop 8 upheld, there’s no better time to come together in community with other LGBT families. That’s why Family Equality Council is pleased to
LGBT families and friends reacting to Prop 8
Now that the California Supreme Court has upheld Prop 8 — and the marriages legally performed in CA last year — the media will cover
Wearing Rainbows: Simple Acts to Show Your Faith Inclusion
Last week the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force’s Institute for Welcoming Resources, Family Equality Council and COLAGE launched a multimedia, LGBT family-inclusive faith curriculum
Jennifer Chrisler Reflects on 5 Years of Marriage in MA
Yesterday — May 17th — was the 5-year anniversary of marriage equality in Massachusetts. Jennifer Chrisler, executive director of Family Equality Council and longtime Bay
