Parent Power: Stephanie Hazen Speaks at MN’s justFair Lobby Day
Yesterday, hundreds of Minnesotans traveled to their statehouse in St. Paul for OutFront Minnesota’s justFair Lobby Day. This year, OutFront MN is advocating for marriage
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
AP: White House invites gay families to Easter event
The AP recently posted a news story about the Obama administration’s efforts in reaching out to LGBT families for the White House Easter Egg Roll. We, at Family Equality Council, are thrilled
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
Columbia City Council Passes Domestic Partnership Registry
Good news from Columbia, Missouri! In an important win for equality a Domestic Partnership Registry was passed unanimously by the City Council of Columbia last
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
Prop 8 and Families: A Compilation
I’ve been writing for some time now about how Prop 8 impacts families and children. Here’s a compilation of posts and columns I’ve written on
LISTEN & REACT: Prop 8 Oral Arguments
LGBT and allied advocates presented the case against Prop 8 this morning. The California Supreme Court now has 90 days to issue its decision. If
WATCH LIVE: Prop 8 Goes to Court
Heads up, readers! The case against Prop 8, California’s anti-gay marriage ban, goes to court for oral arguments tomorrow, March 5th. The Family Equality Council