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Night at the Pier

Family Equality’s Hostetter-Habib Family Award: I’m Honored–but You Deserve Credit

I’m humbled and proud to share that Family Equality Council is honoring me with the 2018 Hostetter-Habib Family Award, given in honor of Alex Habib, Mark Hostetter, and their entire family to “an individual who has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to our core values of love, justice, family, and equality.” If I’ve been unwavering, though, it’s because my family—and all of you, readers—have been right there with me.

GLAAD

GLAAD Honors Children’s Media, Bloggers, in Media Awards

As a GLAAD Media Award winner (Outstanding Blog, 2012), I’m always excited to see the new crop of nominees. This year includes not only a number of terrific bloggers, but also a brand-new Outstanding Kids & Family Programming category—which speaks volumes just by its existence.

LGBT Media Journalists Convening

What LGBTQ Family Topics Need Better Media Coverage? #LGBTMedia17

I have the honor of once again attending the LGBT Media Journalists Convening, as bloggers and journalists from both LGBTQ and mainstream media gather next week in Orlando, Florida to share ideas, hone our skills, and discuss issues relevant to all of us. I therefore have some questions for all of you.

GLAAD

Mombian Nominated for GLAAD Media Award

I’m flattered. Someone submitted Mombian for a GLAAD Media Award, and it’s been nominated. I won the Award for “Outstanding Blog” in 2012 (sharing the honor with Towleroad), and didn’t expect to be nominated again.

AfterEllen

Goodbye and Thank You to AfterEllen

AfterEllen, “the pop culture site that plays for your team,” will be shutting down this Friday after 14 years. I am deeply saddened.

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Kiddle Search Site Unblocks LGBTQ Words

Last week, I was among those who lambasted the new kid-friendly search site Kiddle for blocking and stigmatizing LGBTQ- and sexuality-related searches. It’s since taken steps to improve, and at least one other search site has followed suit.

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New Kids’ Search Engine Fumbles LGBTQ Terms

Kiddle, the new “visual search engine for kids,” promises a safer browsing experience for the younger set. Its LGBTQ-related results are inconsistent at best and stigmatizing at worst, however.

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