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“Real sisters” – Two dads raising three daughters

November is National Adoption Month, a time to recognize and raise awareness of adoption issues and the need for adoptive families. To honor this month, LGBTQ+ parents share their stories. November 16, 2022

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An Update on Our “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” Lawsuit and What You Can Do to Help

Last month U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor dismissed our lawsuit with Equality Florida, LGBTQ+ youth and families in the state, lawyers from Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP, and the National Center for Lesbian Rights. November 2, 2022

Family Equality Submits Comments to Support New Regulations to Protect LGBTQ+ Families from Discrimination in Education and Healthcare

Discrimination in basic human services is an all too common experience for LGBTQ+ families – including in public education and healthcare. October 3, 2022

Recent Press Releases

Stacey Stevenson, First Black CEO of Family Equality, Named to Out Magazine’s Out100 List

The trailblazing leader working to protect LGBTQ+ families was named as Out100 2022. October 27, 2022

Melissa Peterman, Cheyenne Jackson, Alec Mapa, and Dot-Marie Jones

Family Equality’s LA Impact: A Night of Heroes in Los Angeles Raises Over $400K for LGBTQ+ Families at a Time of Unprecedented Legislative Attacks

"Our family could be at risk." The ad features married gay fathers discussing the fallout of overturning Roe v. Wade for LGBTQ+ families. October 17, 2022

In Collaboration with Family Equality, GLAAD Premieres Nationwide Ads to Urge Voter Turnout Spotlighting the Stakes of the Midterm Elections for LGBTQ+ Americans: “Our Family Could Be at Risk”

"Our family could be at risk." The ad features married gay fathers discussing the fallout of overturning Roe v. Wade for LGBTQ+ families. October 13, 2022

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Learn how you can protect LGBTQ+ families post-Roe v. Wade

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Recent Blog Posts

“Real sisters” – Two dads raising three daughters

An Update on Our “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” Lawsuit and What You Can Do to Help

Family Equality Submits Comments to Support New Regulations to Protect LGBTQ+ Families from Discrimination in Education and Healthcare

Recent Press Releases

Stacey Stevenson, First Black CEO of Family Equality, Named to Out Magazine’s Out100 List

Family Equality’s LA Impact: A Night of Heroes in Los Angeles Raises Over $400K for LGBTQ+ Families at a Time of Unprecedented Legislative Attacks

In Collaboration with Family Equality, GLAAD Premieres Nationwide Ads to Urge Voter Turnout Spotlighting the Stakes of the Midterm Elections for LGBTQ+ Americans: “Our Family Could Be at Risk”

Thanks to Our Supporters

GET HELP

No one should have to navigate this journey alone.

READ

How LGBTQ+ Parents Can Support Youth in School

ACT

Urge Your Senators to Support the Respect for Marriage Act

READ

Learn how you can protect LGBTQ+ families post-Roe v. Wade

Join the movement for LGBTQ+ family equality by giving today.

Recent Blog Posts

“Real sisters” – Two dads raising three daughters

An Update on Our “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” Lawsuit and What You Can Do to Help

Family Equality Submits Comments to Support New Regulations to Protect LGBTQ+ Families from Discrimination in Education and Healthcare￼

Recent Press Releases

Stacey Stevenson, First Black CEO of Family Equality, Named to Out Magazine’s Out100 List

Family Equality’s LA Impact: A Night of Heroes in Los Angeles Raises Over $400K for LGBTQ+ Families at a Time of Unprecedented Legislative Attacks

In Collaboration with Family Equality, GLAAD Premieres Nationwide Ads to Urge Voter Turnout Spotlighting the Stakes of the Midterm Elections for LGBTQ+ Americans: “Our Family Could Be at Risk”

Thanks to Our Supporters

Family Equality Submits Comments to Support New Regulations to Protect LGBTQ+ Families from Discrimination in Education and Healthcare