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New Glisten Study of LGBTQ+ Youth Shows Hostile Climates, Complex Lives

Two-thirds of LGBTQ+ students felt unsafe at some point because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, according to Glisten’s latest National School Climate Survey (NSCS). Glisten reminds us, however, that LGBTQ+ students are multi-faceted and shouldn’t be categorized simply as “victims” or “leaders.”

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For Trans Day of Visibility: 10 Transgender Parents You Should Know

For Trans Day of Visibility, come learn about 10 notable transgender parents—authors, journalists, musicians, athletes, advocates, and an actual rocket scientist, among other things. They’ve made positive marks on both the world and their families.

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Chelsea Gray’s Letter to Her Son Is a Must-Read

WNBA star and queer mom Chelsea Gray has written a letter to her son for his second birthday, sharing the story of his family, reflecting on being a parent and pro athlete, and offering hopes and wisdom for later in life. It’s worth a read whether you’re an athlete, a fan, a parent, or any or all of the above.

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Wisdom from a 1985 Parenthood Book for Lesbians

For Women’s History Month, let’s take a trip back to 1985, when a book for lesbians considering parenthood—one of the first books about queer parents—offered some wisdom that still feels relevant today.

Norma Jennings (L) and Juliet Howard (R). Photo credit: Juliana Sohn. Used with permission of Barnard College.

Two-Mom Couple Makes History as Judges in New York

Juliet Howard and Norma Jennings were elected to New York state judgeships last November, becoming likely the first same-sex married couple in the state to simultaneously win judicial election. The women, who took office in recent weeks, have been together nearly 32 years and have two grown sons.

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12 Ways to Include Your Children in Your Wedding

When soccer stars Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis got married last week, their baby was part of the ceremony—which feels like a good excuse to post a revised version of a piece I did many years ago about how couples (particularly queer ones) who already have kids can include them in their weddings.

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Queer Soccer Superstar Weddings Include a Baby and Maybe One to Come

The turn of the year saw two weddings of soccer royalty, each offering a different look at marriage and parenthood. Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis’s baby was part of their ceremony, while Marta and Carrie Lawrence might have a baby in their future. There are lessons for all of us in their two paths.

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