Movement for Equality in Taxation
On July 17, the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee voted to remove the taxation of domestic partner benefits as part of “America’s
U.S. Census Now Recognizes Same-Sex Marriages
In 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau will be counting and recording the number of same-sex marriages in the United States.This visibility is another way that
“Movement Malpractice?” Jennifer Chrisler Responds to Criticism over Attending White House Events
Today, our own Executive Director, Jennifer Chrisler, wrote a guest post for Pam’s House Blend. We’re proud to be cross-posting her statements and Pam Spaulding’s
GA court gets it right: Gay dad can introduce his children to his partner, LGBT friends
In 2007 Atlanta, Georgia resident Eric Mongerson was forbidden from introducing his children to his partner or spend time around any of his LGBT friends.
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
Recognizing Florida Families: Miami Passes Domestic Partnership Ordinance
Remember a few years back when any forward movement on relationship recognition for same-sex couples and families was front page news, at least in the
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.
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
LGBT Family Voices: Iowa, Illinois and Minneosta!
There’s no research or polling data (that I know of) yet to show that everday LGBT Americans, their family members and friends, are speaking up
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
Night at the Tavern Revisited: Terry Boggis’ Acceptance Speech
Terri Boggis, Director of Center Kids at the LGBT Center in NYC, was honored with the first ever Hostetter-Habib Family Award at the 4th Annual Night