from shunning to celebrating: one family’s story
Today, we bring a guest post by our 2nd place winners from the Family Drawing Contest. MaLea, Carol and Judah live in Augusta, GA and
Goodbye Friends!
I am writing this last blog post, with a happy but heavy heart, to let you know that I am leaving Family Equality Council. I
Married with children: Study shows lesbian and gay teens want to be parents some day
Research indicates that lesbian and gay kids want to be married with children by the time they’re in their 30’s. In what is believed to
What if your kid is gay? Or not?
We’re thrilled to bring this cross-post by our friend Terrance at the Republic T. Pay special attention to the “interview with Slovenian television” link –
Jennifer Chrisler Responds to, Reframes Transphobic Commentary in Boston Globe
Last week the Boston Globe ran an op-ed by regular guest columnist Jeff Jacoby, who is known for his conservative views. In the op-ed Jacoby
36 hours left to vote in the Family Drawing Contest!
A friendly reminder from the Family Drawing Contest headquarters: you have 36 hours left to cast your vote! If you haven’t voted, what are you
Good Parents Protect Their Children.
Good parents actively work towards protecting their children. Protecting our children means being an advocate for family equality. When we created our families we didn’t
Mom and Mom and Me
There are only a handful of times that I remember seeing my mother cry. Last week, I was privileged enough to have that number increase
Day of Silence is an Opportunity for LGBTQ Families
The Day of Silence is fast approaching. On April 25, hundreds of thousands of folks from all across the country will take an oath of
Free Speech and Protecting Our Kids
A high school student in Kentucky sued his school district for the creation of a policy that barred him from expressing his opposition to homosexuality.
[52 Ways] Throw a Rainbow Painting Party!
This week in 52 Ways, we’re encouraging parents to have a rainbow painting party with their friends and neighbors. Picture this. All kinds of finger
This Just In: Family Equality Council and Rainbow Families Join Together!
It’s official. Both boards have voted and the work has been done. Over the next few months, Family Equality Council and Rainbow Families of Minnesota