LGBTQ+

January 31, 2017

I’ve been grappling with how to challenge cynicism in a moment that requires all of us to show up differently. On Saturday, I joined more than a million women in Washington, D.C., to register my opposition to the new regime. Participating in the Women’s March — if you count satellite protests...

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Alicia Garza

Childcare & Early Education Politics & Policy Social & Emotional Development

January 16, 2017

Welcome to our second post in our four part social justice series! In the age of toxic rhetoric dominating conversations in American politics, it is more important than ever to talk to our families about diversity, inclusion, and equality to help build a better future. Wondering how to get started...

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Abbie Gately

Health Care

August 23, 2016

I just dropped my son off at soccer tryouts. He starts high school (yikes!) in less than two weeks. We've been talking about and planning for this big day for some time now. He's excited and nervous. So am I. And I think he might be getting a little tired of how much I remind him of the importance...

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Mary Beth "MB" Maxwell

Family Economic Security Open Flexible Work Paid Family Leave Paid Sick Days Politics & Policy Realistic & Fair Wages

June 23, 2016

Join us on Wednesday, June 29th at 2pm ET for a #WellnessWed Twitter Storm about LGBTQ Family Economic Security!

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Sara Alcid

Health Care Politics & Policy

June 7, 2016

As high school seniors graduate, many will begin to pack, gather information and mentally prepare for a major life transition. But there’s an important part of college life that many might overlook: Sexual assault has reached staggering proportions in this country, especially among high school and...

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Tiffany Pryor

Family Economic Security

May 24, 2016

When I think about my future, I think about the children that my partner and I hope to foster and adopt, but I also worry about the discriminatory barriers that LGBTQ couples can face in the fostering and adoption process. Right now, there are still states across the country that continue to...

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Sara Alcid

Health Care

October 22, 2015

To honor LGBT History Month and mark what a historic year it has been for LGBTQ families, we chatted with the Family Equality Council about what else we have left for achieve for LGBTQ equality when it comes to healthcare, workplace protections (including paid sick days & paid leave), housing,...

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Sili Recio

Childcare & Early Education Politics & Policy

July 18, 2015

Here's the thing, wise adults: it is not up to the children to make you comfortable.

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Rev. Eliza Buchakjian-Tweedy

Food!

June 29, 2015

Greetings! In celebration of Pride Month and last week's AMAZING #MarriageEquality victory in the Supreme Court, we're sharing a round-up of some of our favorite LGBTQ food bloggers. Also check out photos from our workshop at the National Baptist Convention, and some tips on how to support some of...

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Karen Showalter

Family Economic Security Health Care Politics & Policy

June 28, 2015

I still cannot believe that I am married in 50 states. When my wife and I married, nearly nine years ago, we did so in the only place where it was legal. It was still a really big deal when the pastor said, "By the power vested in me by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts..." And today the echo of...

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Rev. Eliza Buchakjian-Tweedy