U.S. Conference of Mayors Passes Resolution Supporting the Freedom to Marry
On Monday, June 15th, the U.S. Conference of Mayors passed a resolution in support of ending discrimination against same-sex couples in marriage. “The mayors’ leadership
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.
Jennifer Chrisler Reflects on 5 Years of Marriage in MA
Yesterday — May 17th — was the 5-year anniversary of marriage equality in Massachusetts. Jennifer Chrisler, executive director of Family Equality Council and longtime Bay
Video: Marriage in Iowa Begins Today
Iowa begins marrying same-sex couples today. Congratulations to couples marrying in Iowa today! Watch this video by Melanie and Sandi Patton-Imani, Iowa parents who serve
VIDEO: Maine Marriage Hearing!
Maine’s Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary is holding an important hearing this morning–right now!–on the state’s marriage equality bill (LD 1020). Watch streaming video
Wed: National LGBTQ Equality Story Summit!
Post-election analysis from the Prop 8 campaign shows that one-on-one storytelling is one of the most effective ways to bring people to the side of
Vermont Legislature Votes for Marriage Equality!
The Vermont House and Senate voted today to override Governor Jim Douglas’s veto of the marriage equality bill they passed last week. The vote makes
Iowa Marriage Rallies!
One Iowa is organizing marriage rallies across the state. If you live in or near Iowa, attend! This is an historic occasion not to be
Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Marriage Equality!
It’s a great day for equality! The Iowa Supreme Court just announced their unanimous decision in Varnum v. Brien, the landmark marriage equality case. Iowa
17-year-old speaks eloquently for marriage equality in Vermont
Check out this video of “prospective” gay parent, 17-year-old James Neiley of Vermont, who testified last week before a Vermont Senate committee on the need
Guest Post: Out, Proud and in Elected Office!
We’re happy to bring you the following guest post by Waymon Hudson. Waymon is President and Co-Founder of Fight OUT Loud , a national non-profit
Children of LGBT Parents Speak Out on Prop 8
The Bay Area Reporter has an article out this week featuring children with LGBT parents speaking out against Prop 8. The article features 12-year-old Abby
