Family Equality
@familyequality.org
Ensuring everyone has the freedom to find, form, and sustain their families by advancing LGBTQ+ equality. 🌈
Learn more about us here: https://familyequality.org/
Learn more about us here: https://familyequality.org/
Late last week, a coalition of 47 anti-LGBTQ+ organizations announced a public relations campaign intended to reshape public opinion about marriage equality.
In response to this coalition, Family Equality reaffirms our commitment to ensuring all families are seen, respected, and protected.
In response to this coalition, Family Equality reaffirms our commitment to ensuring all families are seen, respected, and protected.
Leading National Organization for LGBTQ+ Families Reaffirms that Marriage Equality is in the Best Interest of Children - Family Equality
Late last week, a coalition of 47 anti-LGBTQ+ organizations announced a public relations campaign intended to reshape public opinion about marriage equality
familyequality.org
February 4, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Late last week, a coalition of 47 anti-LGBTQ+ organizations announced a public relations campaign intended to reshape public opinion about marriage equality.
In response to this coalition, Family Equality reaffirms our commitment to ensuring all families are seen, respected, and protected.
In response to this coalition, Family Equality reaffirms our commitment to ensuring all families are seen, respected, and protected.
Family Equality joined LGBTQ+ organizations from across the nation to share clear calls to action to end the ongoing harms being done to our communities.
Read the full joint statement here: outfront.org/joint-statement-mnresponds
Read the full joint statement here: outfront.org/joint-statement-mnresponds
Joint Statement by Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ Organizations
outfront.org
January 21, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Family Equality joined LGBTQ+ organizations from across the nation to share clear calls to action to end the ongoing harms being done to our communities.
Read the full joint statement here: outfront.org/joint-statement-mnresponds
Read the full joint statement here: outfront.org/joint-statement-mnresponds
These days, it’s easy to feel helpless. One concrete way to make a difference is to share your story! Learn how to harness the power of your voice by becoming a Family Equality storyteller today: familyequality.org/share-your-s...
Share Your Story - Family Equality
familyequality.org
January 20, 2026 at 7:24 PM
These days, it’s easy to feel helpless. One concrete way to make a difference is to share your story! Learn how to harness the power of your voice by becoming a Family Equality storyteller today: familyequality.org/share-your-s...
For 45+ years, we’ve put a spotlight on the stories of LGBTQ+ families to change hearts, minds, and policy — and we want you to join in on the fun! Become a Family Equality storyteller to get access to resources and opportunities to make your voice heard. familyequality.org/share-your-s...
Share Your Story - Family Equality
familyequality.org
January 13, 2026 at 8:58 PM
For 45+ years, we’ve put a spotlight on the stories of LGBTQ+ families to change hearts, minds, and policy — and we want you to join in on the fun! Become a Family Equality storyteller to get access to resources and opportunities to make your voice heard. familyequality.org/share-your-s...
We are rising as a TEAM in support of all youth, including trans youth to have the same freedom to play sports and educational opportunities. Because all kids should be able to belong, to feel safe and welcomed in all schools.
Spread the word and find an action near you: mobilize.us/lambdalegal.
Spread the word and find an action near you: mobilize.us/lambdalegal.
January 12, 2026 at 10:36 PM
We are rising as a TEAM in support of all youth, including trans youth to have the same freedom to play sports and educational opportunities. Because all kids should be able to belong, to feel safe and welcomed in all schools.
Spread the word and find an action near you: mobilize.us/lambdalegal.
Spread the word and find an action near you: mobilize.us/lambdalegal.
Darra Gordon, CEO of Family Equality states, "No one should have to endure the senseless loss of an innocent parent, a wife, and a friend at the hands of authoritarianism."
To Renee’s family and friends, we hold you in our hearts and we extend our deepest condolences.
To Renee’s family and friends, we hold you in our hearts and we extend our deepest condolences.
Holding Our Families Close in a Moment of Fear Following Fatal Shooting of LGBTQ+ Parent, Renee Good, by ICE Officer - Family Equality
In the wake of Renee Good’s untimely death in Minneapolis, Family Equality urges action and community support.
familyequality.org
January 9, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Darra Gordon, CEO of Family Equality states, "No one should have to endure the senseless loss of an innocent parent, a wife, and a friend at the hands of authoritarianism."
To Renee’s family and friends, we hold you in our hearts and we extend our deepest condolences.
To Renee’s family and friends, we hold you in our hearts and we extend our deepest condolences.
BREAKING: The Trump Admin proposed rules threatening life-saving, medically necessary care for trans youth, even in states where such care remains legal.
These proposals are not binding and haven't passed. Submit comments sharing the impact of this rule during the customary 60-day comment period.
These proposals are not binding and haven't passed. Submit comments sharing the impact of this rule during the customary 60-day comment period.
Trump Administration Proposes Rules Threatening Life-Saving, Medically Necessary Care for Transgender Youth - Family Equality
If allowed to take effect, the sweeping new rules would strip funding to hospitals that provide evidence-based, best practice care to transgender youth.
familyequality.org
December 19, 2025 at 2:09 AM
BREAKING: The Trump Admin proposed rules threatening life-saving, medically necessary care for trans youth, even in states where such care remains legal.
These proposals are not binding and haven't passed. Submit comments sharing the impact of this rule during the customary 60-day comment period.
These proposals are not binding and haven't passed. Submit comments sharing the impact of this rule during the customary 60-day comment period.
Send a message to Congress NOW! Protect trans youth and essential gender-affirming care.
Tomorrow, the House of Representatives will vote on a bill that bans gender-affirming medical care for any transgender person under 18, and threatens any medical professional providing this care to youth with 10 years in prison.
Tell Congress to protect trans youth and vote NO.
Tell Congress to protect trans youth and vote NO.
Protect Trans Care Now
As wave after wave of extreme measures to criminalize and strip trans people of rights and safety continue, tell Congress to act.
action.aclu.org
December 17, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Send a message to Congress NOW! Protect trans youth and essential gender-affirming care.
One of the biggest joys and challenges new parents of babies face is lactation. For LGBTQ+ parents, the questions abound. Can I lactate if I've had top surgery? When can I restart taking testosterone? If you've been asking these questions, join us and Jacob Engelsman for a virtual Q&A NEXT Tuesday!
Lactation for the Rest of Us: A Guide for Queer and Trans Parents and Helpers - Reading and Q&A - Family Equality
Looking for information on chest-feeding and lactation that isn't gendered and geared exclusively towards cisgender women?
familyequality.org
December 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
One of the biggest joys and challenges new parents of babies face is lactation. For LGBTQ+ parents, the questions abound. Can I lactate if I've had top surgery? When can I restart taking testosterone? If you've been asking these questions, join us and Jacob Engelsman for a virtual Q&A NEXT Tuesday!
On this #TransDayofRemembrance, we honor and recognize our trans siblings, friends, and families who have passed due to acts of violence. Their joy and impact will always be remembered.
We want our families to know that you are seen, valued, and loved. 🤍
We want our families to know that you are seen, valued, and loved. 🤍
November 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
On this #TransDayofRemembrance, we honor and recognize our trans siblings, friends, and families who have passed due to acts of violence. Their joy and impact will always be remembered.
We want our families to know that you are seen, valued, and loved. 🤍
We want our families to know that you are seen, valued, and loved. 🤍
TONIGHT: Join us and leading LGBTQ+ family-building experts for a FREE LGBTQ+ family-building webinar at 4pm PT/7pm ET! Register now!
https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-paths-to-pregnancy-using-donor-sperm-to-build-your-family-13/
https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-paths-to-pregnancy-using-donor-sperm-to-build-your-family-13/
LGBTQ+ Paths to Pregnancy: Using Donor Sperm to Build Your Family - Family Equality
We’re thrilled to provide a FREE educational community panel with leading LGBTQ+ family-building experts AND the opportunity to win a $2,195 voucher for fertility services at California Cryobank
familyequality.org
November 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
TONIGHT: Join us and leading LGBTQ+ family-building experts for a FREE LGBTQ+ family-building webinar at 4pm PT/7pm ET! Register now!
https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-paths-to-pregnancy-using-donor-sperm-to-build-your-family-13/
https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-paths-to-pregnancy-using-donor-sperm-to-build-your-family-13/
Calling all trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming parents! Join our Trans, Nonbinary, and Gender Nonconforming Parents Support Group every other Wednesday at 4pm PT/7pm ET. Click here to rsvp: familyequality.org/trans-nonbin...
November 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Calling all trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming parents! Join our Trans, Nonbinary, and Gender Nonconforming Parents Support Group every other Wednesday at 4pm PT/7pm ET. Click here to rsvp: familyequality.org/trans-nonbin...
This #TransAwarenessWeek, join @lambdalegal.org's The State of Trans Rights in 2025 on November 18 at 1pm ET. RSVP today!
Join us 11/18 at 1 p.m. ET for our 3rd annual webinar on the state of trans rights. 🏳️⚧️
We continue to face a wave of coordinated attacks from both state & federal levels. Tune in as we break down these fast-moving developments & what they mean for trans people.
RSVP now: tinyurl.com/45tmvz56
We continue to face a wave of coordinated attacks from both state & federal levels. Tune in as we break down these fast-moving developments & what they mean for trans people.
RSVP now: tinyurl.com/45tmvz56
November 13, 2025 at 10:08 PM
This #TransAwarenessWeek, join @lambdalegal.org's The State of Trans Rights in 2025 on November 18 at 1pm ET. RSVP today!
Happy #TransAwarenessWeek to all our trans siblings, friends, and community members.
As we highlight and honor this week, what supportive messages do you want to share with our trans families? 🩵🩷🤍
As we highlight and honor this week, what supportive messages do you want to share with our trans families? 🩵🩷🤍
November 13, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Happy #TransAwarenessWeek to all our trans siblings, friends, and community members.
As we highlight and honor this week, what supportive messages do you want to share with our trans families? 🩵🩷🤍
As we highlight and honor this week, what supportive messages do you want to share with our trans families? 🩵🩷🤍
NEXT WEEK: There are still spots open for our FREE LGBTQ+ family-building webinar! Join us and leading LGBTQ+ family-building experts for this helpful discussion and be entered into a raffle for a $2,195 voucher from our friends at California Cryobank!
familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-...
familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-...
LGBTQ+ Paths to Pregnancy: Using Donor Sperm to Build Your Family - Family Equality
We’re thrilled to provide a FREE educational community panel with leading LGBTQ+ family-building experts AND the opportunity to win a $2,195 voucher for fertility services at California Cryobank
familyequality.org
November 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
NEXT WEEK: There are still spots open for our FREE LGBTQ+ family-building webinar! Join us and leading LGBTQ+ family-building experts for this helpful discussion and be entered into a raffle for a $2,195 voucher from our friends at California Cryobank!
familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-...
familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-...
Victory! Today, the Supreme Court denied Kim Davis’s request to reconsider Obergefell v Hodges! Continue reading our full press release below!
https://familyequality.org/news/family-equality-applauds-the-supreme-courts-decision-to-hold-firm-on-marriage-equality/
https://familyequality.org/news/family-equality-applauds-the-supreme-courts-decision-to-hold-firm-on-marriage-equality/
Family Equality Applauds the Supreme Court’s Decision to Hold Firm on Marriage Equality -
The Court denied a request to revisit Obergefell v Hodges, the Supreme Court case granting marriage equality nationwide
familyequality.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Victory! Today, the Supreme Court denied Kim Davis’s request to reconsider Obergefell v Hodges! Continue reading our full press release below!
https://familyequality.org/news/family-equality-applauds-the-supreme-courts-decision-to-hold-firm-on-marriage-equality/
https://familyequality.org/news/family-equality-applauds-the-supreme-courts-decision-to-hold-firm-on-marriage-equality/
THIS Thursday, we're chatting with Steve Majors, author of Man Made: In Search of Dads, Daddies, Father Figures, and Fatherhood. We'll talk about queer fatherhood, masculinity, and becoming the father figure you needed growing up. This event is FREE but you need to register! Click the link below!
Man Made: Reading and Q&A with Steve Majors - Family Equality
Join us for a virtual reading and discussion with Steve Majors, author of Man Made: Searching for Dads, Daddies, Father Figures, and Fatherhood.
familyequality.org
November 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
THIS Thursday, we're chatting with Steve Majors, author of Man Made: In Search of Dads, Daddies, Father Figures, and Fatherhood. We'll talk about queer fatherhood, masculinity, and becoming the father figure you needed growing up. This event is FREE but you need to register! Click the link below!
On October 24, the Texas Supreme Court issued an order granting judges’ the opportunity to opt out of performing wedding ceremonies based on their religious beliefs. Read our press release below to know how you can take action.
Marriage Equality Remains the Law of Land, Despite Texas Supreme Court Order
No matter what the outcome is once every ballot is counted, we will always fight for our families, our freedoms, and a brighter future for our LGBTQI+ community.
familyequality.org
October 30, 2025 at 8:53 PM
On October 24, the Texas Supreme Court issued an order granting judges’ the opportunity to opt out of performing wedding ceremonies based on their religious beliefs. Read our press release below to know how you can take action.
What does fatherhood mean — especially for a gay man? Register with the link to join us NEXT WEEK for an inspiring virtual reading and discussion with Steve Majors, the author of Man Made: In Search of Dads, Daddies, Father Figures, and Fatherhood.
Man Made: Reading and Q&A with Steve Majors - Family Equality
Join us for a virtual reading and discussion with Steve Majors, author of Man Made: Searching for Dads, Daddies, Father Figures, and Fatherhood.
familyequality.org
October 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
What does fatherhood mean — especially for a gay man? Register with the link to join us NEXT WEEK for an inspiring virtual reading and discussion with Steve Majors, the author of Man Made: In Search of Dads, Daddies, Father Figures, and Fatherhood.
TODAY: There are still spots open for our FREE LGBTQ+ family-building webinar! Whether you’ve been dreaming about parenthood for years or are just beginning to consider taking the plunge, join us and leading LGBTQ+ family-building experts for this helpful discussion!
LGBTQ+ Paths to Pregnancy: Using Donor Sperm to Build Your Family
We’re thrilled to provide a FREE educational community panel with leading LGBTQ+ family-building experts AND the opportunity to win a $2,195 voucher for fertility services at California Cryobank
familyequality.org
October 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
TODAY: There are still spots open for our FREE LGBTQ+ family-building webinar! Whether you’ve been dreaming about parenthood for years or are just beginning to consider taking the plunge, join us and leading LGBTQ+ family-building experts for this helpful discussion!
It’s our birthday!🎂🎉 For 46 years, you’ve shared your stories, welcomed new family members, and shown up to advocate for our community more times than we can count. Click the link below to learn how you can get involved.❤️🌈
https://familyequality.org/get-involved/
https://familyequality.org/get-involved/
October 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
It’s our birthday!🎂🎉 For 46 years, you’ve shared your stories, welcomed new family members, and shown up to advocate for our community more times than we can count. Click the link below to learn how you can get involved.❤️🌈
https://familyequality.org/get-involved/
https://familyequality.org/get-involved/
Our freedom is ours to #haveandhold! Since 2015, we've witnessed many looming threats to marriage equality. In preparation for whatever the future might hold, we’re searching for stories from families, allies, and anyone who believes #marriagematters! https://familyequality.org/marriage-story/
October 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Our freedom is ours to #haveandhold! Since 2015, we've witnessed many looming threats to marriage equality. In preparation for whatever the future might hold, we’re searching for stories from families, allies, and anyone who believes #marriagematters! https://familyequality.org/marriage-story/
This #BannedBooksWeek, we encourage everyone to pick up the books they want to read. No one can take away our freedom to read!
Here are 5 suggested books you should add to your reading list and read as we continue to celebrate #LatineHeritageMonth!
Here are 5 suggested books you should add to your reading list and read as we continue to celebrate #LatineHeritageMonth!
October 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
This #BannedBooksWeek, we encourage everyone to pick up the books they want to read. No one can take away our freedom to read!
Here are 5 suggested books you should add to your reading list and read as we continue to celebrate #LatineHeritageMonth!
Here are 5 suggested books you should add to your reading list and read as we continue to celebrate #LatineHeritageMonth!
It's #BannedBooksWeek, and we've got a resource that will equip you with everything you need to know. For concerned parents, teachers, and students, there are ways you can take action! Click the link to read our updated resource guide!
familyequality.org/resource/boo...
familyequality.org/resource/boo...
Book Bans: How Parents Can Take Action
We're seeing a growing number of book bans targeting material about race, gender, and sexuality. Learn how you can take action.
familyequality.org
October 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
It's #BannedBooksWeek, and we've got a resource that will equip you with everything you need to know. For concerned parents, teachers, and students, there are ways you can take action! Click the link to read our updated resource guide!
familyequality.org/resource/boo...
familyequality.org/resource/boo...
NEW DATE! Our rescheduled Paths to Pregnancy webinar will now take place on Thursday, October 16 at 4pm PT / 7pm ET! Join LGBTQ+ family-building experts while having the chance to win a $2,195 voucher for fertility services. Register now!
LGBTQ+ Paths to Pregnancy: Using Donor Sperm to Build Your Family
We’re thrilled to provide a FREE educational community panel with leading LGBTQ+ family-building experts AND the opportunity to win a $2,195 voucher for fertility services at California Cryobank
familyequality.org
October 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
NEW DATE! Our rescheduled Paths to Pregnancy webinar will now take place on Thursday, October 16 at 4pm PT / 7pm ET! Join LGBTQ+ family-building experts while having the chance to win a $2,195 voucher for fertility services. Register now!