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
Congress Hears Testimony on LGBT-inclusive Healthy Families Act
Progress has been made to pass the Healthy Families Act, an act which will provide seven paid sick days a year for workers to recover
Annise Parker, out gay mom, runs for mayor of Houston
How difficult is it to be openly gay and a politician? Many politicians believe fear it to be the kiss of death, campaign-wise. The reasons
Clinton, Obama issue pride proclamation for June
On June 1st, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton issued remarks in support of LGBT rights and in honor of the beginning of LGBT Pride Month. Sec.
In gratitude and grief: thoughts on the death of Dr. Tiller and what it means for LGBT families
We’re pleased to bring you the following guest post by Terry Boggis. Terri is the Director of Center Kids at the LGBT Center in NYC, a family
Family Equality Council Testifies in Support of the Uniting American Families Act
The Uniting American Families Act will receive its first Congressional hearing tomorrow morning, Wednesday, June 3rd. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) is the lead sponsor of
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.
MN Safe Schools for All Bill Heads to Governor–Call Now!
In bipartisan votes, the Minnesota House and Senate have now passed the “Safe Schools for All Bill,” which clarifies existing bullying and harassment laws to
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
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