Progress in Kentucky, but it’s not over yet!
Read on for updates on how to take action to ensure SB 68’s defeat. Join the Facebook group against SB 68 here. Last Friday the
Letter to Kentucky Senators: Stop This Foster & Adoption Ban
Yesterday we called on our supporters nationwide to stop the ban on unmarried couples, straight and gay, from fostering and adopting children in Kentucky. Thousands
Surprised that Asian Networks Censored Oscar Speeches? I am not.
My role at the Family Equality Council serves as a great conversation starter every time an old friend from India calls to ask how I
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
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
UPDATE: Safe Schools for All Bill Introduced in MN House, Action Tool Launched
Last week we shared with you the introduction of Minnesota’s “Safe Schools for All” Bill in the State Senate. Today, we’re excited to announce that
Major Law Firm Lends Family Equality a Hand
The Family Equality Council is very excited to announce a new, strategic partnership with Bryan Cave, LLP, a major international law firm. Through pro bono
BREAKING: MN Safe Schools for All Bill Introduced!
Today, Minnesota State Senators Dibble, Wiger, Rummel and Saxhaug introduced S.F. No. 971, the “Safe Schools for All” bill developed by Rainbow Families, the Midwest
The Stars Came Out for Family Equality!
When we first told you about Defying Inequality: the Broadway Concert, a celebrity benefit for equal rights, we were amazed at the number and generosity
NAACP Comes Out Against Prop 8
Throughout the Prop 8 fight last year, the California NAACP was a strong ally for marriage equality. Yesterday, the national NAACP came out strongly against
WATCH: Screenwriter Channels Milk at 81st Oscars
In case you missed it, Milk won two important Oscars last night: Best Original Screenplay and Best Actor! As wonderful as it would have been
