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Darra Gordon to lead Family Equality as LGBTQ+ families grapple with an uncertain time (exclusive)

For Gordon, the new position is not just a career move, but something that is deeply personal.

Harris-Walz campaign slams Trump, Vance, and Republicans for not supporting IVF protection bill

Republican senators killed a bill Tuesday that would have protected IVF.

18% of LGBTQ+ adults are parents — and they're raising over 5 million children

The "traditional" American family isn't so traditional after all.

Jared Polis on being a dad, husband — and America's first out gay governor

The Colorado leader opens up about maintaining an idyllic home life in increasingly uncertain times.

Will This Court Case Recognize Non-Biological LGBTQ+ Parents?

The Michigan Supreme Court gives a fresh look at an old doctrine in light of Obergefell v. Hodges.

Laura Loomer spews homophobic rant and says Pete and Chasten Buttigieg ‘psychologically abuse’ their kids

Her anti-LGBTQ+ rant was responding to Pete Buttigieg’s mocking Donald Trump for declaring himself the “father of IVF.”

Pride, prejudice and PTA meetings: A guide for LGBTQ+ families this school year

Back-to-school season is a time of excitement and nerves for families, but for LGBTQ+ families, there's an added layer of worry.

This gay couple is encouraging other LGBTQ+ people to become foster parents

“All the kids who come into our house have left an impact on us," say Travis and Michael VanZant, who have fostered 20 children thanks to an agency in Tennessee.

How LGBTQ+ advocates secured a victory against Florida's 'don't say gay' law

In a landmark legal victory, advocates dismantled Florida's 'don't say gay or trans' law, championing a more inclusive and accepting educational environment for LGBTQ+ students and families.

LGBTQ+ advocates say Trump campaign’s latest promise of ‘universal’ IVF access is ‘false’ ‘misrepresentation’

An NBC News report claimed it would be ‘potentially opening the door for gay couples’

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Michael Knowles claims LGBTQ+ people have 'pretend' families with queer parents 'not fit to raise a child'

The far-right media flamethrower is attacking the LGBTQ+ community again with comments against queer parents.

This gay dad was called a 'pervert homo' by a right-wing talk show host. Now, he's suing (exclusive)

A gay family influencer is taking the conservative who fallaciously accused him of sex crimes to court, in a lawsuit first shared with The Advocate.

An ex-Mormon couple is renewing their vows 5 years after one came out as transgender

After 18 years of marriage, Shaye and Amanda Scott are finally planning a ceremony authentic to them.

This gay dad is standing up to conservatives after one host called him a 'pervert homo' (exclusive)

José Rolón, known as @nycgaydad on social media, is speaking out after a "D-list Tucker Carlson" accused him of sexcrimes without evidence.

Forever Mine: Why LGBTQ+ Parents Should Consider Adopting Their Own Children

This National Adoption Month, an attorney for Family Equality highlights a different type of adoption: stepparent, second parent, and confirmatory adoption for LGBTQ+ parents.