Malaysia LGBT community demanding rights, end to discrimination
LGBT individuals are struggling for their rights in Malaysia. While the government has been denouncing the LGBT community by denying that the constitution protects against
General Motors’ LGBT-Friendly Move Causes Controversy, Then Triumph
Controversy erupted after General Motors raised a flag atop its Fort Wayne, Indiana truck factory in honor of Pride Month. General Motors, however, stood by
Supreme Court Overturns SB 1070, Arizona’s Immigration Law
In a huge victory for immigration advocates, the Supreme Court ruled 5-3 today that SB 1070, Arizona’s strict immigration law passed in 2010, is preempted by
LGBT Activists Hail Obama’s Immigration Reform
At Family Equality Council, we believe in celebrating and keeping together all families. We know that this is ideal for our children and our communities.
Administration Reaffirms Commitment to Health of LGBT Famiilies
In the spirit of Pride month Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius, released the Department’s LGBT Issues Coordinating Committee 2012 Report, highlighting nine
Michigan House Passes Anti-Gay ‘License To Condemn’ Counseling Bill
The Michigan House of representatives took a step in the wrong direction last week. In an effort to not “discriminate against a student in a
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
Landmark Settlement for Safer Schools in Anoka-Hennepin, Minnesota
It is with pleasure and regret that today we announce a major settlement for safer schools in the Anoka-Hennepin school district of Minnesota – pleasure
We Shall Overcome
The past few weeks have been an emotional upheaval for LGBT families in MN. This past Saturday night the state legislature voted 70-62 to place
Fifth Circuit Decision on Gay Adoption Undercuts Constitution, Stigmatizes Innocent Child
This guest post, by our Director of Policy Emily Hecht-McGowan, was posted at the American Constitution Society for Law and Politics In a stunning reversal
Kudos to Kathleen
Congrats to Washington Post conservative columnist and Pulitzer Prize winner Kathleen Parker who has, like so many conservatives recently, seen the light around marriage equality
Washington, DC Legalizes Marriage Equality
By: Jennifer Chrisler, Executive Director, Family Equality Council On Wednesday, Washington, DC joined Connecticut, Iowa, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Vermont as the sixth jurisdiction with
