Blogging for LGBT Families Day 2006 Archives - Page 2 of 2

Blogging for LGBT Families Day – My Own Post

June 1, 2006

I thought the most appropriate post for me to write in honor of Blogging for LGBT Families Day would be about my reasons for organizing this event.

Blogging for LGBT Families Day – Participating Blogs

June 1, 2006

It’s here! Today is Blogging for LGBT Families Day, a day to raise awareness about LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) families. Why June 1st? This date falls exactly between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. As such, it honors mothers and fathers equally, but also conveys that not all families fit into the traditional structure

Lambda Legal Resources for LGBT Families

June 1, 2006

Lambda Legal is the organization spearheading many of the “impact litigation” cases for LGBT rights. They recently took the lead in striking down an Oklahoma law that banned the state from recognizing adoptions by same-sex parents, even if the adoptions were done legally in other states. Lambda was also kind enough to help promote Blogging

HRC Resources for LGBT Families

June 1, 2006

The Human Rights Campaign has promoted Blogging for LGBT Families Day through their Web site and Family News e-newsletter. As a thank you, I wanted to point out some of the resources they have available for LGBT families in the U. S.: The HRC Family Project is the place to start. For parents, it has:

Tomorrow Is Blogging for LGBT Families Day

May 31, 2006

Tomorrow is Blogging for LGBT Families Day. I’m very excited by the response. Thanks to all of you who have already indicated that you’ll join us, and who have promoted the event on your blogs. If you haven’t yet, it’s not too late. To participate, just write a relevant post, then link, comment or e-mail

Mombian on The Gay Parenting Show

May 24, 2006

Scott Sherman recently interviewed me for his wonderful podcast, The Gay Parenting Show. If you’re not a regular listener, I urge you to hop over for a visit. My part is about 24 minutes into today’s show. You can also enjoy Scott’s discussion of his own family and their major upcoming event as well as

Parent Hacks

May 19, 2006

A big thanks to Asha Dornfest of Parent Hacks for helping to spread the word about Blogging for LGBT Families Day. If you haven’t been to the Parent Hacks site yet, you should take a look. It’s a collaborative blog chock-full of practical tips and advice from real parents. Recent posts include Quick, Healthy Breakfast

HRC Coverage of Blogging for LGBT Families Day

May 17, 2006

A big thank-you to the Human Rights Campaign Family Project for their piece about Blogging for LGBT Families Day. They call it a “premiere blogosphere event.” (Their words, not mine.) Let’s not prove them wrong. Please pass the word along on your blogs, and ask any bloggers you know who want to share positive insights

Blogging for LGBT Families Day: Update 1

May 11, 2006

Thanks to everyone who has signed up so far to join the fun on Blogging for LGBT Families Day. I’m happy to report that participants include lesbian moms, gay dads, adult children of LGBT parents, members of the trans community, and straight allies. There are those who have children, those who are trying to, and

Blogging for LGBT Families Day 2006

May 3, 2006

If you’re looking for information about the 2007 Blogging for LGBT Families Day, please click here. UPDATE, June 1, 2006: The list of participating blogs is here. I’m declaring June 1, 2006 Blogging for LGBT Families Day, a day to raise awareness about LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) families. I want to invite you