Openly Gay Father Grabs the Democratic Nomination in New York’s 18th District!
In New York’s 18th district, Sean Patrick Maloney, an openly gay attorney, has won the Democratic nomination for a U.S. House seat. With help from
Airman, partner united in civil union at military base
In one of the first civil unions on a military to take place since the repeal of DADT, Air Force Tech. Sgt. Erwynn Umali and
Malaysia LGBT community demanding rights, end to discrimination
LGBT individuals are struggling for their rights in Malaysia. While the government has been denouncing the LGBT community by denying that the constitution protects against
General Motors’ LGBT-Friendly Move Causes Controversy, Then Triumph
Controversy erupted after General Motors raised a flag atop its Fort Wayne, Indiana truck factory in honor of Pride Month. General Motors, however, stood by
Gay Marriage: It’s All About the Children
Watch this powerful video about one young person’s take on marriage equality and how insensitive messages from anti-gay politicians hurt the children of LGBT parents,
Today in D.C.: The Youth Bullying Prevention Act is Signed into Law!
Today, Washington, D.C. took a momentous stand against bullying. On Friday June 22nd, Mayor Vincent C. Gray signed into law the Youth Bullying Prevention Act
AIDS Memorial Quilt Returns to Washington, D.C.
This summer, for the first time since 1996, the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display in its entirety in Washington, DC. The Quilt was created 25
LGBT Activists Hail Obama’s Immigration Reform
At Family Equality Council, we believe in celebrating and keeping together all families. We know that this is ideal for our children and our communities.
Administration Reaffirms Commitment to Health of LGBT Famiilies
In the spirit of Pride month Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius, released the Department’s LGBT Issues Coordinating Committee 2012 Report, highlighting nine
Nike LGBT Sports Summit Tackles Bullying and Bias
LGBT inclusion makes strides in sports! Over the past weekend, a sports summit hosted by Nike set out to tackle issues that concern LGBTQ athletes.
Our Family Story
We were living in Minneapolis at the time our son, Benjamin, began kindergarten. We loved our elementary school and especially the kindergarten teacher, who was
Gay Superheroes Inspire a Wedding Ceremony
What does a comic book have to do with LGBT equality? A whole lot, especially when it inspires a gay wedding ceremony. Midtown Comics, a
