Press Releases Archive - Family Equality

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

Family Equality Joins Letter Opposing Anti-transgender State Legislation

Family Equality joins a broad coalition of 110 organizations in asking lawmakers to reject bills from dozens of states seeking to ban transgender youth from school sports and access to medical care April 15, 2021

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

In response to last week’s tragedy in Georgia and the recent, distressing wave of anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) hate and harassment, Family Equality issued the following statement. March 22, 2021

Family Equality Names Stacey Stevenson as New CEO

National nonprofit advancing equality for LGBTQ+ families welcomes accomplished leader, speaker and mother of twins to usher in new era in movement March 10, 2021

Family Equality Urges Senate to Pass Equality Act

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

Family Equality joins the LGBTQ+ community in celebrating the historic passage of the Equality Act in the US House of Representatives. February 25, 2021

Family Equality Applauds Introduction of the Equality Act

The comprehensive bill will add LGBTQ+ people to existing civil rights laws and strengthen protections for all people—including women, religious minorities, and people of color February 18, 2021

Foster Youth and LGBTQ Advocacy Groups Celebrate Biden Administration’s Agreement to Halt Discriminatory HHS Rule Change In Response to Legal Challenge

Lawsuit Challenges Trump-Era Regulation Axing Prohibition on Discrimination on Basis of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Religion by Service Providers in HHS’s $500 Billion Grant Programs February 10, 2021

Family Equality Supports Dr. Levine’s Nomination to be Asst. Secretary of Health

Family Equality joins more than 350 groups in supporting President Biden’s historic nominee. January 27, 2021

Family Equality on Nomination of Dr. Rachel Levine for US Asst. Secretary of Health

In a historic appointment, Dr. Levine becomes the first out trans person nominated for a Senate-confirmed position. January 19, 2021