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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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Missouri Republican Comes Out, Opposes “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

Missouri Republican Comes Out, Opposes “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

Rep. Zach Wyatt has called on 20 of his fellow Republicans to withdraw support for the legislation.

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May is National Foster Care Month

May is National Foster Care Month

Did you know there are over 400,000 children in the foster care system in this country?  These are kids who need someone...

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Tennessee’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Scrapped

Tennessee’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Scrapped

Anti-gay bill will die as state legislative session comes to an end.

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15 Years Later, Looking Back at Ellen’s Legacy, and Her Mom Betty’s

15 Years Later, Looking Back at Ellen’s Legacy, and Her Mom Betty’s

Ellen publically came out in "The Puppy Episode," which aired 15 years ago last night.

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Act Now: Help Defeat Amendment One in North Carolina

Act Now: Help Defeat Amendment One in North Carolina

One week from today, NC voters head to the polls on one of the most far-reaching anti-gay amendments in history.

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Zach Wahls Releases Memoir, Challenges Perception of Family

Zach Wahls Releases Memoir, Challenges Perception of Family

The 20-year-old civil rights activist’s new book is a testament to the power of family.

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Act Now: Say No to Tennessee’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

Act Now: Say No to Tennessee’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

“Don’t Say Gay” bill seeks to ban acknowledgment of LGBT people in Tennessee schools.

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White House Conference to Shine Light on Obstacles LGBT Families Face

White House Conference to Shine Light on Obstacles LGBT Families Face

Tomorrow, the White House will hold its LGBT Conference on Families at Burroughs Community School in Minneapolis.  The...

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Tennessee Legislators Waging War on State’s LGBT Youth

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