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Every Child Deserves a Family Campaign Members tell HHS: Do NOT provide South Carolina with a license to discriminate!

76 Every Child Deserves a Family Campaign members and allies have sent a letter to HHS’ Secretary Alex Azar with a clear message: Discrimination harms November 20, 2018

Why Our Family is Thrilled About OurShelves, a New LGBTQ-Affirming Book Subscription Service

Guest Author: Tati Quiroga, Director of National Family Networks at Family Equality Council Like many households, story time is a staple of our bedtime routine. As November 15, 2018

Health Care Isnt a Privilege. Its a right.

Health Care is a Right, not a Privilege: Disparities in the LGBTQ Community

Now until December 15th is the time for open enrollment with Healthcare.gov. At Family Equality we’re working with Out2Enroll to encourage all LGBTQ people to November 14, 2018

Letter to our Families: Celebrate LGBTQ Victories in the Midterms!

Dear Supporters, As the Midterms dust settles this morning, some striking victories for LGBTQ candidates and our allies are coming into view 🎉 While we certainly November 7, 2018

Family Equality Council and COLAGE File Amicus Brief in 3rd Circuit Case Opposing Discrimination By Child Welfare Agencies

“There are many LGBT couples like us who want to create their family through foster care and adoption. However, after facing discrimination in various forms October 4, 2018

ANALYSIS: State Department Halts Visas for Unmarried Same-Sex Partners of Diplomats

Only nine years ago, our LGBTQ diplomats and other federal employees serving our country abroad were cruelly separated from their family when they were posted October 2, 2018

Celebrate Bisexuality+ Day and Celebrate Bi+ Parents!

Back in July, we shared the story of Lola Jessika, a mother who once felt the pressure of hiding her bisexual identity. “Growing up in September 23, 2018

Family Equality Council Launches New Website, Thanks to Clockwork

This summer, we launched a brand new, online home for Family Equality Council! If you’re a regular visitor, you’ve probably already noticed the improvements: the September 18, 2018

LETTER: Matthew Ramsey’s son explains what makes their LGBTQ family unique

Matthew Ramsey, our Chief Development Officer, shared this touching story about his son’s homework assignment earlier this year. So many of you commented on this September 10, 2018

How Discrimination Against Qualified LGBTQ Parents Almost Stopped One of America’s Most Decorated Pediatric Pulmonologists from Ever Adopting His Daughter

Christopher Harris, M.D., is the type of person you would be incredibly grateful to meet, even though one would hope that you would never be August 22, 2018

What’s At Stake: Brett Kavanaugh, LGBTQ Families, and the Supreme Court

“These are extremely perilous times for our families and our right to equal treatment under the law.” In the short time since President Trump announced Brett July 15, 2018

Supreme Court Vacancy: What’s at Stake for LGBTQ Families

Justice Kennedy’s retirement is cause for great concern. There is a tremendous amount at stake, and it is going to take ALL of our efforts July 9, 2018