Many straight allies submitted entries to Blogging for LGBT Families Day, proving once again that LGBT rights is not merely an interest-group issue. (Unless, of course, you count all those in favor of equality an interest group.) Here are some extracts: “I am a heterosexual, ten-years-married mother of two who cannot understand how anyone’s loving, […]
For me, one of the great pleasures from Blogging for LGBT Families Day has been reading posts that make me think. Matt over at The Q-Triad Blog wrote something that seems particularly appropriate today, as all the major (and many minor) American LGBT Web sites are urging us to contact our senators and stop the
the U. S. Senate debate on the Federal Marriage Amendment today, here are some selections from Blogging for LGBT Families Day, on the topic of what makes a family. “What children really need is love. The source of that love does not matter. It can be the stereotypical nuclear family or it can be a
This post is in honor of National Child’s Day, a time declared by President Bush to “reaffirm our commitment to America’s children” and “to take an active role in helping nurture the minds and character of our Nation’s children.” It draws upon entries from Blogging for LGBT Families Day. “Being a parent isn’t about sex,
Over 130 blogs took part in Blogging for LGBT Families Day, sharing thoughts and experiences about what it means to be a family. Contributors represented every part of the LGBT spectrum, straight allies, those with LGBT children, children with LGBT parents, non parents, expectant and prospective parents, biological and non-biological parents, adoptive parents, foster parents,
Here is a full count of the blogs that contributed to Blogging for LGBT Families Day on June 1. I am honored that so many of you were willing to share your thoughts and stories for the event. I am now going to bed, as it’s far too late for the mother of a three-year-old
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.
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 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
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:
