May 2011

Royal Wedding Poem: “Absolutely Queer”

Last week, I wrote about the poem that British Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy was writing for Prince William and Kate Middleton, now the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Duffy is a mom, and also a lesbian, and had hinted that any poem she wrote for the royal wedding would be inclusive of both marriages […]

Two Moms, a Child’s Ill Heart, and Changing Hearts

If you read one story about lesbian moms today, make it this one from RH Reality Check, by Jaime Jenett. Jenett writes from her perspective as the nonbiological mother of a critically ill child, and says, “policies designed to prevent same sex families from having legal protections took on a whole new meaning for me”

The New Yorker Lesbian Mom Cartoon

I’ve been writing Mothers’ (‘s) Day for years (at least as far back as 2007); now the New Yorker makes the punctuation funny in one of its famed cartoons. Let’s not forget, however, that while Heather may have two mommies, Jane may have only one—but she may still be a lesbian. Here’s wishing you a happy day

Save the Date – Blogging for LGBT Families Day Is June 1

Save the date: It’s that time of year again! On Wednesday, June 1, I will be hosting the 6th Annual Blogging for LGBT Families Day. Over the past five years, hundreds of bloggers from around the world have participated, including lesbian moms, gay dads, bisexual parents, transgender parents, adult children of LGBT parents, LGBT individuals

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