Nike LGBT Sports Summit Tackles Bullying and Bias
LGBT inclusion makes strides in sports! Over the past weekend, a sports summit hosted by Nike set out to tackle issues that concern LGBTQ athletes.
Our Family Story
We were living in Minneapolis at the time our son, Benjamin, began kindergarten. We loved our elementary school and especially the kindergarten teacher, who was
Tell Erie, Illinois Superintendent to Value all Students and Families
Recently the Erie, Illinois school board voted in favor of banning Todd Parr’s The Family Book along with the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network’s
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
Prepare for the question: “Poppa, what’s a sissy?”
This is not what I envisioned. I was sure that one day, years from now, when my two daughters were teenagers, they would face some
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
Massachusetts Anti-Bullying Bill Fails to Adequately Protect LGBT Students, According to Joint Statement by National and Local LGBT Organizations
On Friday, The Massachusetts Senate passed S.B. 2313, An Act Relative to School Bullying, which brings much-needed attention to the crisis of bullying and harassment
Massachusetts Legislature to Hold Hearing on School Bullying
On Tuesday, November 17, the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Education will hold a hearing on several pending anti-bullying bills. Massachusetts is one of only about
Congratulations to Equality North Carolina: NC House Passes Anti-Bullying Bill for Schools
Yesterday afternoon, June 23rd, the North Carolina House passed House Bill 548, the School Violence Prevention Act by a margin of 58-57. The bill now
Los Angeles Event for LGBT Families, Brought to You by Pop Luck Club!
With Prop 8 upheld, there’s no better time to come together in community with other LGBT families. That’s why Family Equality Council is pleased to
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
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
