Today Family Equality Council adds our voice to those around the globe honoring World AIDS Day by lending our support to the millions of families impacted by HIV/AIDS.  On November 8, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton introduced a new federal plan for HIV prevention, calling for the creation of an “AIDS-free generation.”  But at the [...]

As the Affordable Care Act becomes law over the next few years, we here at Family Equality will continue to submit comments to ensure that health care reform includes all families, including LGBT-headed families.  Below are the comments we submitted today on preventing discrimination.  Click here to read other comments and submit your own. October 31, 2011 [...]

Yesterday, Brent Wright, our Director of Programs, testified in front of the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Education in favor of H.3584.  This bill would strengthen the current safe schools law by adding a list of enumerated characteristics on the basis of which bullying is not permitted.  Included in that list is “associational language” that protects the [...]

Congratulations are due to Nicholas Foley, just awarded the Boys and Girls Club’s National Youth of the Year Award!  Nicholas joined the Boys and Girls Club ten years ago and has since donated 1500 hours to community service.  An alumnus of the foster care system, Nicholas was 6 years old when his aunt and her [...]

Two weeks ago, I attended the Lavender Law Conference, an annual gathering of LGBT lawyers and lawyers working for LGBT equality.  I was fortunate to attend the Family Law Institute held the day before the conference itself.  The Institute is a gathering of the greatest minds in LGBT Family Law; it was an honor to [...]

Public Religion Research Institute just released Generations at Odds: The Millennial Generation and the Future of Gay and Lesbian Rights, a new report with startling findings about American’s support for LGBT families.  The report highlights the cultural gap between Millennials (defined as Americans between 18 and 29) and seniors (65 and older).   The study found [...]

Yesterday, the US Departments of Justice and Homeland Security announced that they will implement administrative changes that will enable immigration enforcement officials to focus on the “highest priorities” and eliminate the “lowest priority cases.” What these changes in DHS policy mean for LGBT families: The Department of Homeland Security has limited resources and must prioritize the [...]

On June 30, the United States Departments of Education and Justice reached a settlement with the Tehachapi Unified School District of Tehachapi, California. An investigation by the Justice Department revealed ongoing and pervasive bullying that ultimately led Seth Walsh to die by suicide at the age of 13.   Seth had been the target of severe and [...]

This afternoon, Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) introduced a comprehensive immigration bill with provisions directly impacting bi-national LGBT couples. Named the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2011, the bill includes within its coverage the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA), legislation that will allow U.S. citizens and permanent residents to sponsor same-sex partners for family-based immigration. Senator [...]

As I close out my week in New York – I take the train home to DC on Sunday morning – I would like to take a moment to thank a few people. First, I would like to thank David Giller, organizer for the Human Rights Campaign here in Northern Westchester and valued travel companion. [...]