Maine Voters Overturn Marriage Equality
The battle for marriage equality took a hard hit today. Yesterday voters in Maine stripped marriage away from lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals.
Nondiscrimination Ordinance Passes in Kalamazoo
Today 65% of voters in Kalamazoo, Michigan passed Ordinance 1856. Originally approved twice by the City Commission of Kalamazoo, opponents forced a public referendum on
Help Identify Issues Facing Older LGBT Adults!
As part of Family Equality Council’s commitment to serving LGBT families along the continuum of their lives, we are proud to help a coalition including
Fox News: Jennifer Chrisler Discusses Obama, Benefits, Next Steps
Congress Hears Testimony on LGBT-inclusive Healthy Families Act
Progress has been made to pass the Healthy Families Act, an act which will provide seven paid sick days a year for workers to recover
June 13th: Family Equality Council Celebrates Boston Pride!
On June 13th, the Boston lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community will come together and celebrate New England’s largest Pride event. For over 39 years,
In gratitude and grief: thoughts on the death of Dr. Tiller and what it means for LGBT families
We’re pleased to bring you the following guest post by Terry Boggis. Terri is the Director of Center Kids at the LGBT Center in NYC, a family
Family Equality Council Testifies in Support of the Uniting American Families Act
The Uniting American Families Act will receive its first Congressional hearing tomorrow morning, Wednesday, June 3rd. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) is the lead sponsor of
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
Prop 8 Upheld: What LGBT families can do now
The California Supreme Court has upheld Prop 8. Jennifer Chrisler, Executive Director of Family Equality Council, just issued the following statement to our supporters nationwide.
Minnesota Events for LGBT Families!
Rainbow Families, the Midwest Office of Family Equality Council, is gearing up for a fun-filled summer. While our Public Policy Department continues to pressure MN
