From School Boards to State Legislatures: What LGBTQ+ Families in School Should Expect in 2023
Policies that target LGBTQ+ families in schools will be back in 2023. Family Equality is gearing up to fight them.
Family Equality Submits Comments Advocating for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Collection in Child Welfare
Although our families are over-represented in the child welfare system, there is a lack of data about our experiences.
Family Equality Submits Comments to Support New Regulations to Protect LGBTQ+ Families from Discrimination in Education and Healthcare
Discrimination in basic human services is an all too common experience for LGBTQ+ families – including in public education and healthcare.
Office of Personnel Management’s New Rule Extends Healthcare Benefits to Children of Federal Employee’s Domestic Partners
Earlier this week, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a final rule granting access to health benefits to the children of federal employees’ domestic
Michigan House Passes Anti-Gay ‘License To Condemn’ Counseling Bill
The Michigan House of representatives took a step in the wrong direction last week. In an effort to not “discriminate against a student in a
The Institute of Medicine Report: What It Means For Your Family
Yesterday a landmark report was issued by the Institute of Medicine identifying a need for better tracking of information relating to the health and wellness
VICTORY- House Passes Health Care Bill Containing Key LGBT Provisions
On Saturday, November 7, the House passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act, H.R. 3962, by a vote of 220 to 215. This is
ACTION ALERT: Help Ensure Health Care Reform Includes LGBT Families!
Tell Your Representative to Vote YES on the Affordable Health Care for America Act We are at an unprecedented point in the process of national