Press Releases Archive - Family Equality

New Video Series Highlights Why LGBTQ Families Need the Equality Act

The Court’s decision focuses on the particular facts of this case and allows governments to continue to prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ people. August 23, 2021

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

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

Celebrating #LGBTQFamiliesDay on June 1, 2021

Tuesday, June 1, 2021, is the 16th annual #LGBTQFamiliesDay, a time for storytelling and sharing to celebrate and support LGBTQ families. May 5, 2021

In Honor of International Family Equality Day, bubly™ Sparkling Water Partners with Non-Profit Family Equality to Raise Awareness and Support for the LGBTQ+ Path to Parenthood

Featuring a new twist on the traditional baby registry and an illustrated book, the new campaign will drive financial support for Family Equality April 29, 2021

Family Equality’s Statement on Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict

In response to yesterday’s guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial, Family Equality released the following statement. April 21, 2021

Family Equality Mourns Jaida Peterson, Adam Toledo, and Daunte Wright

In response to the recent police killings of Adam Toledo in Chicago, Illinois and Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as well as the news of the killing of another Black transgender woman, Jaida Peterson, Family Equality issued the following statement. April 20, 2021

Press Releases

New Video Series Highlights Why LGBTQ Families Need the Equality Act

Supreme Court Hands Down Narrow, Case-Specific Ruling in Fulton v. Philadelphia

The Every Child Deserves a Family Campaign Applauds Introduction of John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act

Family Equality Names New Chief Policy Officer, Chief of Staff, Director of Special Events

Celebrating #LGBTQFamiliesDay on June 1, 2021

In Honor of International Family Equality Day, bubly™ Sparkling Water Partners with Non-Profit Family Equality to Raise Awareness and Support for the LGBTQ+ Path to Parenthood

Family Equality’s Statement on Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict

Family Equality Mourns Jaida Peterson, Adam Toledo, and Daunte Wright

Family Equality Joins Letter Opposing Anti-transgender State Legislation

Family Equality Condemns Threats, Violence, and Hate Against the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community

Family Equality Names Stacey Stevenson as New CEO

Family Equality Applauds House Passage of the Equality Act, Urges Senate to Follow Suit