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
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
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
Gov. McDonnell – Our Children Are Thriving
Originally posted on The New Civil Rights Movement. The Governor of Virginia doesn’t know what’s happening in his own backyard. Right this moment there are
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
Pride for Pride’s Sake
Aside from brief work trips over the years and a period where I lived in New Jersey and commuted into the city, it’s been 12