Rallies: Repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell & Adoption Ban in Florida
We’ve been busy this week working towards equality for LGBT families. We were proud to be involved in two important events in Washington D.C. and
Crucial Testimony Given in Support of the MN Safe Schools for All Bill
The Minnesota Senate Education Committee held the first hearing on SF 971 today, the Minnesota “Safe Schools for All Bill,” developed by Family Equality Council
Key Vote on MN Safe Schools Bill This Wednesday
Tell the MN Senate Education Committee to Ensure Safe Schools! Wednesday hearing will determine path for safe schools bill moving forward Click here to share this important
Guest Post: Out, Proud and in Elected Office!
We’re happy to bring you the following guest post by Waymon Hudson. Waymon is President and Co-Founder of Fight OUT Loud , a national non-profit
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
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
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
