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Family Equality Denounces Dangerous Anti-LGBTQ+ Law Signed by Florida Governor DeSantis

The “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” bill will prohibit discussion of LGBTQ+ issues in the classroom and undermine existing protections for families. March 28, 2022

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Family Equality Joins NWLC Action Fund, She Will Rise, and Black Women’s Roundtable Rally to Support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Ahead of Confirmation Hearings

In celebration of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic nomination and confirmation process, CEO Stacey Stevenson speaks on steps of the Supreme Court March 21, 2022

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Family Equality Announces Establishment of New People + Culture Department

Chief of Staff, Kim Simes, takes the helm of a new department dedicated to improving internal systems and employee experience March 16, 2022

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Family Equality to Honor Jordan Roth & Richie Jackson, Lydia Gray-Holifield at May 16 New York Gala

In their first gala since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Family Equality’s Night at the Pier celebrates and builds crucial support for LGBTQ+ families March 11, 2022

Family Equality Applauds Biden Administration Actions to Protect Trans Youth and Families

Family Equality commends the Biden Administration for denouncing the illegitimate actions taken by Texas Governor to criminalize medically necessary gender-affirming care for children. March 3, 2022

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Family Equality Applauds Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court

In a historic nomination, Judge Jackson of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit becomes the first Black woman nominated to the Supreme Court February 25, 2022

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Family Equality Stands with Transgender Youth and Families

In response to these recent attacks on transgender youth and families in Texas, South Dakota, and beyond, Family Equality issued the following statement February 24, 2022

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Family Equality Board of Directors Announces New Members Maria Bates, Weston Charles-Gallo, Tony Hynes, Vanessa Leon, Douglas London, Alec Mapa

Luminaries in the fields of adoption and foster care, law and policy, nonprofit management, surrogacy & egg donation, Broadway & television, and more join Family Equality in the movement for current and future LGBTQ+ families January 27, 2022

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Family Equality Applauds Biden Administration’s Decision to Rescind Discriminatory Exemptions in Federally Funded Foster Care Programs

HHS reverses Trump-era policies allowing federally-funded providers to turn away LGBTQ+ people, people of faith, and more on the basis of religion November 19, 2021

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