The Family Equality Council (formerly Family Pride) is the national advocacy organization committed to securing family equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer parents, guardians and allies. Our work consists of strategically linked initiatives—broad in scope, but simple in vision—love, justice, family, equality.



> The results are in! Click here to see the Family Drawing Contest winners.

> The Family Equality Council is expanding. Want to join our team? The following positions are available:



> The Right Reverend V. Gene Robinson is no stranger to the Family Equality Council. In fact, he’s a fantastic supporter of our work and was honored at our National Awards Dinner in October of 2006. The Bishop recently announced that he'll be entering a civil union. Read more...

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The Family Drawing Contest has come to a close! We're thrilled to announce this year's winner and the release of a free, downloadable eBook containing all the drawings. The eBook contains a foreword written by award-winning author Todd Parr. Read more...

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It is a bitter-sweet farewell as our flock of Spring interns leave the Family Equality Council nest! We will miss them dearly, but they will undoubtedly soar to great heights. One of our interns, Susana, wished to write a good bye to all our blog friends. Read more...

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> Advocate.com: A children's story about a family of penguins with two fathers once again tops the list of library books the public objects to the most. Read more...

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Family Equality Council welcomes Kara Suffredini, Esq as Director of Public Policy. We're thrilled to have Kara onboard with our team. Read more...

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A Dialogue with LGBTQ Families of Color
dates coming soon!
This series looks to collects stories, experiences, issues and concerns of LGBTQ-headed families of color and mixed-race families as we move to create “The State of LGBTQ Families of Color” and use the information to shape the programs and policies of Family Equality Council.

Atlanta Fundraiser for Family Equality
Atlanta / May 17 / 7:00 PM
Join us as we raise funds in the fight for family equality in Atlanta!

July Cruise with R Family Vacations
New England / July 13 - 20
Help us shape the programming for the cruise by being a part of our lecture series, presenting a workshop, speaking on the youth panel, or hosting a gathering.

Family Week 2008
Provincetown, MA / July 26 - Aug. 2
Join us in Provincetown, MA for our signature summertime event! The Family Week Registration is up and running - act now to reserve your spot.

Click here for our full calendar of events!

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