Aside from brief work trips over the years and a period where I lived in New Jersey and commuted into the city, it’s been 12 years since I’ve actually lived in New York.  A dozen years ago is also the last time I went to Pride. Intellectually, I knew this year’s Pride parade was going [...]

Yesterday, Ricky Martin shared with the world that he is gay.  As the father of twin boys, he specifically cited his children’s health and welfare as a reason for being truthful about his sexual orientation.  As a lesbian mother of twins, I applaud him for his honesty.  I also know that as an LGBT parent [...]

Today Meredith Baxter, star of the hit sitcom Family Ties came out publicly as a Lesbian. She came out to herself, family and friends seven years ago reports the Advocate, who is running her first interview with the LGBT press. Family Equality Council is proud of Meredith for taking the stand and publicly living her [...]

In 2007 Atlanta, Georgia resident Eric Mongerson was forbidden from introducing his children to his partner or spend time around any of his LGBT friends. After a strained divorce proceeding from his wife of nearly 20 years, the Fayette County Superior Court Judge Christopher Edwards awarded custody to Eric’s ex-wife, Sandy, and set the ban [...]

Jennifer Finney Boylan is a transgender woman, parent, spouse and author of ten books. She recently told her family story in the New York Times’s column, “Modern Love.” Jenny gives a wonderful account of a family dealing with change, starting right around the time her young children dubbed her “Maddy.” Her article is a compelling [...]

Last night was our 4th annual Night at the Tavern, Family Equality Council’s NYC event, where we celebrate our successes as a community of LGBT families and allies and highlight the work of individuals who contribute greatly to family equality. We honored Terry Boggis, Director of Center Kids at the LGBT Center in NYC, with [...]

  Last Tuesday, April 7, the entire Boston staff of Family Equality Council lobbied at the Massachusetts Statehouse in support of House No. 1728, a bill aimed at ending hate crimes and discrimination based on gender identity and expression. (Sexual orientation is already included in current law.) If passed, the bill would prohibit discrimination against [...]

Any way you slice it, 2008 was a BIG year–historic elections, historic crises, gains for equality and setbacks, as well. Through it all we were honored to share our thoughts and perspectives with you through the Family Equality Council Blog, and to invite your thoughts and comments, as well. As we gear up for 2009 [...]

The following is a guest post from gay dad, author, and university professor David Valdes Greenwood (left). The staff of Family Equality Council had the distinct pleasure of working with David at Family Week 2008. He contribute to a panel discussion for parents called “Talking About Our Families.” My life is built on stories. Every [...]

A few days ago, Mike Huckabee (former Governor of Arkansas, GOP presidential contender, and Evangelical Christian) was a guest on “On Point,” an NPR show based in Boston. Huckabee was plugging his new book, Do the Right Thing, reflecting on the election and taking calls from listeners. Huckabee, for those who haven’t heard or seen [...]