My Very First Family Week
Having just returned from my first Family Week, I now completely understand why folks often tear up when thinking or talking about past Family Weeks.
Thousands of New Yorkers put a ring on it!
So pleased to republish this great blog post by Talk about Equality who helped us document the stories of our families celebrating the Freedom to
Pride for Pride’s Sake
Aside from brief work trips over the years and a period where I lived in New Jersey and commuted into the city, it’s been 12
BD Wong announced as Keynote Speaker at 15th Annual Rainbow Families Conference
The Family Equality Council is excited to announce that BD Wong will be the keynote speaker at the 15th Annual Rainbow Families Conference. A Tony
Take Action: MN Gov Vetoes Safe Schools Bill
We’ve just released the following action alert to our supporters in Minnesota. Join the ranks of people who support safe schools. If you live in
Minnesota Events for LGBT Families!
Rainbow Families, the Midwest Office of Family Equality Council, is gearing up for a fun-filled summer. While our Public Policy Department continues to pressure MN
Thank You MN Safe Schools for All Coalition!
As we work to get Governor Pawlenty to sign the Safe Schools for All bill, we want to take a minute to thank the +40
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
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
LGBT Families & the Day of Silence
Today marks the 13th Annual Day of Silence, the largest single student-led action towards creating safer schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity
Mandy Carter on Fresh Fruit, Discusses Upcoming Keynote at Rainbow Families Conference
Mandy Carter, a Nobel Peace Prize-nominated African-American lesbian activist, is giving the keynote address at this year’s Rainbow Families Conference, produced by Family Equality Council.