Press Releases Archive - Family Equality

Oscar and Tony Award Winning, Emmy® Nominated Producer Bruce Cohen and Emmy®, Critics Choice, and NAACP Award-Winning and Golden Globe® Nominated Actress and Producer Niecy Nash-Betts to be Honored with Awards at Family Equality’s LA Impact Gala this October

Bruce Cohen and Niecy Nash-Betts, trailblazing advocates and entertainment icons, will be presented their awards during an inspiring, star-studded program to garner support for LGBTQ+ family equality amid rising anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across the country. August 30, 2023

Dozens of LGBTQ+ Families to Join Family Equality as CEO Speaks at Historic 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington Alongside Prominent Civil Rights and Social Justice Advocates

The event, led by the Drum Major Institute and the National Action Network, recognizes the 60th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legendary March on Washington by calling America to continue the fight for justice and equality August 25, 2023

Family Equality Joins 13 Women’s, Healthcare, and Human Rights Organizations in Urging 6th Circuit to Reinstate Block on Transgender Health Bans in TN, KY

The friend-of-the-court brief argues bans on access to care for transgender adolescents constitute sex discrimination and are subject to heightened scrutiny, which the laws fail August 21, 2023

Family Equality Condemns Rising Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation in Italy Targeting LGBTQ+ Parents and Families

Soon after prime minister Giorgia Meloni issued a public order removing the names of nonbiological LGBTQ+ parents from their children’s birth certificates, the Italian parliament approved a bill that criminalized surrogacy abroad. August 11, 2023

Equality Champion Jim Obergefell, Powerhouse Designer Adair Curtis, and Fertility Expert Mark Trolice, M.D. Join Family Equality Board of Directors

We announce the addition of Adair Curtis, Jim Obergefell, and Mark Trolice, M.D. to our National Board of Directors. August 7, 2023

Family Equality Requests Proposals for Family Equity Justice Survey Program

Family Equality seeks potential research partners and consultants to assist us as we develop the Family Equity Justice Survey, a component of our Family Equity Justice Program. June 22, 2023

Family Equality Applauds Biden-Harris Administration’s Actions to Protect LGBTQI+ Youth and Families

Last week, the Biden-Harris Administration recognized Pride month by announcing several new initiatives to address the recent surge in anti-LGBTQI+ legislation and rhetoric. June 12, 2023

On LGBTQ Families Day a New Report Calls for Updating State Parentage Laws to Protect Children and LGBTQ Families

With LGBTQ families facing ongoing and increasing discrimination across the country, updates to state laws are urgently needed to ensure all children can have a secure legal tie to their parents. June 1, 2023

Family Equality Stands with GLSEN Amid Attacks, Lies from Right-Wing Extremists

Family Equality unequivocally stands with GLSEN and all our coalition partners in light of anti-LGBTQ+ attacks. May 31, 2023

Family Equality joins 100+ LGBTQ+ Advocacy Organizations and Allies Calling on Business Community to Reject Coordinated, Extremist Anti-LGBTQ+ Attacks

Family Equality joins 100+ organizations in renewing their call for the business community to speak out against anti-LGBTQ+ extremism. May 31, 2023

Leading LGBTQ+ Advocacy Organizations Raise the Alarm to Business Community on Coordinated Anti-LGBTQ+ Attacks; Call on Target to Lead

Recent pushback against businesses such as Anheuser-Busch and Target, blatantly organized by extremist groups, serves as a wake up call for all businesses that support May 25, 2023

Celebrate LGBTQ Families Day on June 1, 2023

Mombian, Family Equality, GLAAD, GLAD, PFLAG National, and COLAGE Join Forces to Elevate Stories of LGBTQ Families May 22, 2023

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