One More from Maine
Happy Halloween to all! Here’s another solid ad from Protect Maine Equality. Let’s hope it makes Tuesday a little less scary.
October 2009
Weekly Political Roundup
Wow. Another week of major news. I’ll keep this fairly short, though, as there’s bound to be lots of news next week after the elections, one way or another. U.S. National News President Obama signed the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act. It’s worth reading his remarks (link above) and Judy
Protect Maine Equality Takes the High Road
Here’s the latest ad from Protect Maine Equality. I like it a lot. I think they smartly don’t fall prey to the “Yes they will” – “No they won’t” trap that tripped up California’s No On 8 campaign when fighting the claim that marriage equality would (gasp!) mean children get taught about homosexuality in schools.
“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 88
I’m vlogging solo this week since Helen is away on business, so I’ve kept it short and sweet. I talk about seeing “Harry Potter: The Exhibition” with our son and reading the first book with him. I also discuss Scholastic’s request that an author change the lesbian moms of a character into a mom and
Yet Another Scholastic Update – with Conan O’Brien
There’s always more to do. Reader Jersey Mom astutely pointed out in a comment (as did a reader over at Change.org) that Scholastic has only agreed to carry Lauren Myracle’s Luv Ya Bunches in their middle school Book Fairs, not their elementary school ones, even though the book is listed as appropriate for ages nine
Judy Shepard’s Statement on Hate Crimes Legislation
I don’t usually just post press releases, but I think this one from the Matthew Shepard Foundation needs no explanation. The legislation is due in large part to parental love. After a decade of debate, persistent advocacy and 14 separate congressional floor votes, President Barack Obama today signed into law the Matthew Shepard and James
Ellen’s Ideas for Kids’ Halloween Costumes
Enough of the serious political posts. We’ll have enough of that next week for the election. Here are Ellen’s ideas for kids’ Halloween costumes: After the jump, The Onion’s video on “How To Find A Masculine Halloween Costume For Your Effeminate Son”:
Scholastic Reverses Decision: Will Include LGBT-Inclusive Book in Book Fairs
Many of you have been following the story of Scholastic and their request that author Lauren Myracle change the lesbian moms of one character into a mom and a dad. According to the original article on this by School Library Journal, Scholastic would not consider the book for its book fairs unless the change was
LGBT Parenting Roundup
Personal Stories Some of you may know Brett Berk, aka The Gay Uncle, from his blog, his book, The Gay Uncle’s Guide to Parenting, his pieces at Momlogic, or even Stick Shift, his Vanity Fair gay car blog. The guy gets around. Seems like he’s not the only one in his family to be in
King and King: The Live-Action Version
Most of you, I imagine, are familiar with the children’s book King and King. It’s been a favorite target of the right, most famously in a case in Lexington, Massachusetts. Now, from gay dads and vloggers the Leffews and musician and activist Sean Chapin comes an adorable, homespun re-enactment of the tale. (Thanks, Good As
