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Family Acceptance Project Garners Important Recognition

Family Acceptance Project Garners Important Recognition

I had just begun to write a few words to congratulate the Family Acceptance Project (FAP), whose groundbreaking research...

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Video: Happy Mother’s Day 2012

Video: Happy Mother’s Day 2012

Check out this adorable video of the Simon family celebrating Mother's Day last weekend.

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Update: Anti-Gay New Jersey Teacher Wants to Retire, Avoid Tenure Trial
Maine Legislature Passes Protections for Students

Maine Legislature Passes Protections for Students

After two years of hard work by EqualityMaine, students, teachers, coalition partners and legislators, the anti-bullying...

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Video: Let Dominic Speak

Video: Let Dominic Speak

Students at Catholic high school release a video supporting gay alum.

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It’s Elementary: Honoring a Trailblazer

It’s Elementary: Honoring a Trailblazer

Too often, we get so busy doing our work that we forget to acknowledge the trailblazers who helped lead the way.

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Romney Fact Check: Wrong on Same-Sex Adoption
“Bully” Highest Grossing Documentary of 2012

“Bully” Highest Grossing Documentary of 2012

Anti-bullying doc has brought in more than $2.5 million to date.

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Watch: Bishop Reflects on Obama’s Endorsement of Marriage Equality

Watch: Bishop Reflects on Obama’s Endorsement of Marriage Equality

Bishop Carlton Pearson, a member of HRC’s Religion Council, applauds Obama's decision in a conversation with CNN.... Read More »

Bristol Palin Rants About Marriage Equality, Obama and Glee

Bristol Palin Rants About Marriage Equality, Obama and Glee

Bristol Palin Criticizes President Obama’s Stance on Marriage Equality, LGBT Families

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A Parent’s Journey: A Lesson for the Next Generation

A Parent’s Journey: A Lesson for the Next Generation

All of us who believe in and work for LGBT equality are elated about President Obama’s announcement about marriage...

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