Beautiful Letter From A Loving Future Father: “A Letter To My Future Son, From A Future Gay Father”
With Father’s Day quickly approaching it is important to remember why we should cherish all the parents in our lives. Accepting, loving fathers and mothers
45 years ago today Mildred Loving changed the world. Find out what she says about marriage equality:
Today is the 45th Anniversary of the decision in Loving V. Virginia which lifted the ban on interracial marriage. 45 years later, we’re so close
Zach Wahls Talks Media Tour, Boy Scouts of America, and About What Drives Him
via IowaCity.Patch.com It’s been a whirlwind few months (or year and a half, really) for former and future University of Iowa student Zach Wahls, 20.
Country Music Superstar Carrie Underwood Supports LGBT Equality
via Back2Stonewall.com “As a married person myself, I don’t know what it’s like to be told I can’t marry somebody I love, and want to
Where The States Stand On Marriage Equality
via BostonGlobe.com Jurisdictions that license marriage for same-sex couples: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont States that recognize marriages
Why Marriage Matters to Our Kids
A few weekends ago, my notoriously sassy 7-year-old turned to me and said “Uh- excuse me, Poppy- your partner just asked you a question.” I
First Circuit Rules DOMA Unconstitutional
Earlier today the First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. The Court stated that Section
Are Gay Couples Just Best Buds?
Are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender couples mearly really good friends? The Archbishop of Westminster thinks so. When asked what he would say to a
Emphasizing Love & Family
At Family Equality Council we believe in the power of stories and personal narrative. And, guess what? It works: (LA Times) Proponents of gay marriage,
The Made-Up Connection Between Marriage Equality & Divorce Rates
One of the central fears of marriage equality opponents is that allowing LGBT couples the freedom to marry will somehow have a negative impact on
Family Equality Council Testifies for Marriage at Maryland House of Delegates
This evening, our Director of Public Policy, Emily Hecht-McGowan, will be testifying in front of the Maryland House of Delegates in favor of marriage quality
Thousands of New Yorkers put a ring on it!
So pleased to republish this great blog post by Talk about Equality who helped us document the stories of our families celebrating the Freedom to