Jennifer Chrisler

Georgia Republican gubernatorial primary candidate Karen Handel recently said gay parenting is not “in the best interest of the child.” Handel admitted in an interview she does not know any gay parents, so she's been invited to share a family dinner with executive director of Family Equality Council - Jennifer Chrisler (pictured with her family).

The Student Non-Discrimination Act has been introduced by Senator Al Franken and 22 co-sponsors. The SNDA would prohibit discrimination in schools on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. It's noted as an important step toward ensuring that all students are valued and respected and can learn in an environment free from harassment and discrimination.

The Washington Post reports:

President Obama made clear that he favors the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act [DOMA], and intends to ask Congress to repeal the 13-year-old law that denies benefits to domestic partners of federal employees and allows states to reject same-sex marriages performed in other states.

Family Equality Council contacted its members with an update on the relationship between TiVo and an active hate group. FEC learned of the unfortunate partnership on June 5 - and immediately asked its members to voice their concern directly to TiVo and sign a statement by Family Equality Council.

In an update to members on June 25, FEC Executive Director Jennifer Chrisler writes:

Family Pride is expanding its base of operations to Massachusetts.

The group will open a new office in Boston July 2, 2007 and its national policy work will continue in its D.C. office.

Jennifer Chrisler, director of Family Pride, is featured in this 4-minute news story from Slovenia. Those who don't speak Slovenian will not understand the reporter, but Chrisler speaks plain English when she explains the limitations gay parents face. The first woman in the clip is Mary Cheney explaining her mother's horror reaction when her daughter came out.