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John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Family Equality joined elected officials and movement partners in re-introducing a bill that would end discrimination in adoption and foster care.
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Family Equality is fighting to protect and support LGBTQ+ families.
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  • Photos & text of Jess Venable-Novak, Director of Family Formation and Ever Rucker, Digital Programs Manager over an alternating orange background
    Meet Our New Digital Programs Manager & Director of Family Formation
    As we enter a new chapter at Family Equality, we are pleased to introduce our families to two critical members of our Programs team: Ever Rucker and Jess Venable-Novak! June 28, 2021
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    Raising Them to Be Strong: A Gay Dad’s Reflections on Parenting Daughters
    To recognize Fathers’ Day, a long-time supporter of Family Equality, Lane Igoudin, shares his journey of fatherhood and his experience raising daughters. June 20, 2021
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    LGBTQ+ Family Discrimination in Schools: Title IX Comment Letter
    Family Equality leads 38 organizations in a comment letter urging the Department of Education to protect students with LGBTQ+ families from discrimination. June 15, 2021
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  • BREAKING: Supreme Court Rules in Fulton V City of Philadelphia
    Supreme Court Hands Down Narrow, Case-Specific Ruling in Fulton v. Philadelphia
    The Court’s decision focuses on the particular facts of this case and allows governments to continue to prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ people. June 17, 2021
  • BREAKING: John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act Introduced
    The Every Child Deserves a Family Campaign Applauds Introduction of John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act
    If passed, the legislation will end anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination and discrimination against religious minorities in the child welfare system May 26, 2021
  • Family Equality Names New Chief Policy Officer, Chief of Staff, Director of Special Events
    Family Equality Names New Chief Policy Officer, Chief of Staff, Director of Special Events
    In a series of staffing changes for Family Equality, team members Shelbi Day, Kim Simes, and Jim Obergefell will be taking on new leadership roles. May 17, 2021
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