Senate Expected to Vote on Hate Crimes
The Senate began hearing the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act yesterday. If passed, this act will expand Hate Crimes legislation to crimes targeting a
Annual Membership Meeting at Family Week
All members of Family Equality Council are invited to attend our Annual Membership meeting on Friday, August 7, 2009 from 1:30 – 2:00 pm. The
Watch Live: White House Reception for LGBT Pride Month
The following is an excerpt from a White House Blog post by Brian Bond, the Deputy Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement.
U.S. Census Now Recognizes Same-Sex Marriages
In 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau will be counting and recording the number of same-sex marriages in the United States.This visibility is another way that
Rep. Baldwin seeks funds for LGBT health research
Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin has made it her goal to pass legislation that would fund federal research into sexual orientation and gender identity. She ultimately plans
“Movement Malpractice?” Jennifer Chrisler Responds to Criticism over Attending White House Events
Today, our own Executive Director, Jennifer Chrisler, wrote a guest post for Pam’s House Blend. We’re proud to be cross-posting her statements and Pam Spaulding’s
Congratulations to Equality North Carolina: NC House Passes Anti-Bullying Bill for Schools
Yesterday afternoon, June 23rd, the North Carolina House passed House Bill 548, the School Violence Prevention Act by a margin of 58-57. The bill now
GA court gets it right: Gay dad can introduce his children to his partner, LGBT friends
In 2007 Atlanta, Georgia resident Eric Mongerson was forbidden from introducing his children to his partner or spend time around any of his LGBT friends.
Huffington Post: Sen. Kristen Gillibrand Supports LGBT Service Members
On The Huffington Post, Senator Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) declares her support for the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. The following is an excerpt from
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
Welcome, Interns! Pt. 5
This post is an interview with one of our new interns. Welcome, Emily! Who are you? Hi everyone! My name is Emily Michelman and I
Welcome, Interns! Pt. 4
This post is an interview with one of our new interns. Welcome, Heather! Who are you? Quite the existential question. My name is Heather Noble,
