Have You Declared Your Family Equal?
In response to the anti-family ballot measures passed in four states last week, Family Equality Council has launched a visibility campaign for LGBT families —
REACT EQUALITY: Your Thoughts on the Results of Election ’08
In response to the passage of Prop 102, Act 1, Amendment 2 and Prop 8, the Family Equality Council has launched DECLARE YOUR FAMILY EQUAL,
A Day of Mixed Emotions for LGBT Families
Dear Families and Friends, Today is a bittersweet moment for the LGBT community, our families and friends. The first presidential candidate to directly address LGBT
Parent Power: Family Engagement in Election 08
Election Day is one week from today. In California, Arizona, Florida, Arkansas and many other states and communities, our families’ health and security are at
Closing Soon: Lifting Voices Survey for LGBT Families of Color
Earlier this year Family Equality Council launched Project Harmony, an initiative for LGBT families of color. In its first year, Project Harmony seeks to understand
South Florida Families Speaking Out Against FL Marriage Ban
The Sun-Sentinel recently published a great story on LGBT families in South Florida speaking out against Amendment 2, the Florida marriage ban on the ballot
Arkansas Gov. Softens Support for Anti-Gay Foster/Adoption Ban
From the Associated Press: Beebe backs off support of foster care policy Gov. Mike Beebe said Friday he’s revisiting his past support of the state’s
Family Equality Council Representing Families at Creating Change
The Family Equality Council is proud to announce its partnership with the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Academy for Leadership in Action at this
Absentee Voting Starts in CA — Do Your Part to Maintain Marriage Today!
Envelopes stuffed with California ballots are finding their way to California homes today, meaning that our efforts to defeat Prop 8, the CA marriage ban,
New Study Reveals LGBT Educators Experience in Schools
I receive regular updates about safe schools work and issues around the country from the wonderfully active Safe Schools Coalition. A big THANK YOU to
Jennifer Chrisler Responds to, Reframes Transphobic Commentary in Boston Globe
Last week the Boston Globe ran an op-ed by regular guest columnist Jeff Jacoby, who is known for his conservative views. In the op-ed Jacoby
Report Released on LGBTQ Families’ Experiences in Schools
The Gay, Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN), Family Equality Council and Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE) have released a joint report on the
