Family Equality Council Blog

International Transgender Day of Remembrance

Dustin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:10:10 +0000

Today is the 10th annual International Transgender Day of Remembrance, commemorating the lives of transgender people lost to anti-transgender violence over the past year. Advocates have counted more than 50 transgender people killed already in 2008. Organizers of the Day of Remembrance are guided by this thought: “Those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat [...]

LGBT Foster Parents, Children Respond to Anti-Family Votes in Federal Way Paper

Dustin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:38:01 +0000

Family Equality Council supporter Rachel Smith-Mosel submitted a letter to the editor to her local paper, the Federal Way Mirror, reacting to the passage of Prop 8 in California and Act 1 in Arkansas. Rachel and her wife Sandy are proud parents and foster parents. Here’s an excerpt from the letter and a link to [...]

We Should Engage in Thoughtful, not Divisive Dialogue on Anti-Family Votes

Jenn — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:29:52 +0000

Dear Families and Friends, LGBT families are at a crossroads. Nationwide we have made great change over the last several years, participating in our communities, showcasing our families’ strength and diversity. In 2006, millions of people watched our “world debut” as we included ourselves in a great American tradition—the White House Egg Roll. We made our [...]

“Are We Still Marching?”

David — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:50:40 +0000

We’re thrilled to bring this guest post by Cathy Renna of Renna Communications. “Are we still marching?” My three year old asked us this as we began the long walk back to our car after the Washington, DC protest march this afternoon. It was her first protest and she was enthralled by the people, sights and [...]

Have You Declared Your Family Equal?

Dustin — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:33:41 +0000

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 — Declare Your Family Equal — putting our families front and center in the ongoing debate about the rights and protections our children deserve. Thanks to the outpouring of support and photos [...]

The 2008 Election – The Joy of Obama and The Pain of The Hateful Anti-LGBT Amendments

John Selig — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:36:54 +0000

I have taken a few days to process the impact of the 2008 election. On the one hand Barack Obama’s landslide has provided me the greatest hope that I have felt in decades; on the other I feel disgust at the hatred codified in the anti-gay ballot initiatives that passed. I’ve been a Barack Obama fan [...]

REACT EQUALITY: Your Thoughts on the Results of Election ‘08

Dustin — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:33:43 +0000

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 visibility campaign for LGBT parents, their families and friends. Click here to get involved and find out more. This post, “React Equality,” will serve as the message board for LGBT [...]

A Day of Mixed Emotions for LGBT Families

Jenn — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:48:37 +0000

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 family issues, Senator Barack Obama, has now become President-Elect Obama. What this means for our families’ health and happiness and the future of our movement for family equality is enormously positive. [...]

Front Seat Election Coverage ‘08 — News, Updates, Resources from Family Equality Council

Dustin — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:17:32 +0000

Check back often for updates! Take our Parent Power: Family Engagement in Election ‘08 Survey! Download our Talking to Your Children About Election ‘08 publication. 12:55am, EST — Prop 8 votes are being counted. It looks like Act 1 in Arkansas has passed, banning all unmarried cohabtating couples from fostering and adopting children. Amendment 2, the Florida marriage ban, [...]

New Resource: Talking to Your Children About Election ‘08

Dustin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:45:56 +0000

The Family Equality Council recognizes the toll elections can take on our families, especially this year. As we work today to get out the vote and to defeat anti-equality measures around the country, we want you to know that we understand the very personal conversations you will have with your families in the days to come. [...]