Press Releases Archive - Family Equality

Louisiana’s leading LGBTQ+ legal expert Nicholas Hite to be honored with the Hostetter-Habib Family Award at Family Equality’s Night at the Pier in May

Family Equality will honor Louisiana's leading LGBTQ+ legal expert Nicholas Hite at Night at the Pier 2023. March 23, 2023

Appeal Filed on Behalf of Family Equality & Florida Families in “Don’t Say Gay and Trans” Lawsuit

The bill, signed into law last spring, harms LGBTQ people—and violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the Constitution. March 15, 2023

Four-person family — two littles sitting on the lap of two parents.

Study Finds Outcomes for Children in LGBTQ+ Families to Be the Same or Better as Outcomes for Children of Different-Sex Couples

A new report found that outcomes were similar for children regardless of the LGBTQ+ identity of the children's parents. March 10, 2023

Bravo TV’s Family Karma stars Amrit Kapai and Nicholas Kouchoukos to be honored with the Visibility Award at Family Equality’s Night at the Pier in May

Family Equality will honor reality stars Amrit Kapai and Nicholas Kouchoukos with the Visibility Award at Night at the Pier. March 9, 2023

Lesbian couple in the park with two kids

Family Equality Celebrates the First-Ever Federal Evidence Agenda on LGBTQI+ Equity

The first-ever Federal Evidence Agenda on LGBTQI+ Equity will expand thorough and accurate sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data collection across federal agencies. January 25, 2023

Shaping the LGBTQ+ Family Narrative with equalpride

Family Equality is partnering with media group Equal Pride to provide regular editorial contributions centered on LGBTQ+ families — their stories, their joys, and their needs. January 23, 2023

Historic, Bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act to be Signed into Law Today by President Biden

The bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act (RMA) will be signed into law by President Joe Biden at an event attended by Family Equality and other movement partners and LGBTQ+ families. December 13, 2022

Family Equality Celebrates the Senate’s Historic Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act

United States Senate voted to pass the Respect for Marriage Act (RMA) by a bipartisan vote of 61-36. November 29, 2022

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

Family Equality Deeply Disappointed by Delay of Senate Vote on Respect for Marriage Act

Yesterday's announcement that a Senate vote on the Respect for Marriage Act will be delayed until after midterm elections is deeply and profoundly disappointing. September 16, 2022

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Louisiana’s leading LGBTQ+ legal expert Nicholas Hite to be honored with the Hostetter-Habib Family Award at Family Equality’s Night at the Pier in May ￼