Comic and Lesbian Mom Kicks Off New Video Series on Motherhood
A new video series on motherhood from Scary Mommy kicks off with comedian and lesbian mom Judy Gold talking about raising two teenage sons in a family with three Jewish moms.
Family Profiles
Posts of the Week: For the Winter Weather
I’m making a commitment to be more regular with my “Post of the Week” picks, so here are a few posts from some lesbian moms about the cold winter weather many of us have been experiencing lately—and how you and your families have been coping.
LGBTQ Parents Creating Change
I spent January 22-24 at the National LGBTQ Task Force’s Creating Change conference in Chicago, joining 4000 activists from across the spectrum, of all ages, colors, and backgrounds, to learn, network, and plan for the future. Here’s a look at some of the family-related highlights I observed.
Same-Sex Parents (and Our Kids) Speak Out Around the World
Same-sex relationship recognition is up for a vote in both Italy and Switzerland in the coming weeks—and parents are, not surprisingly, helping to push for equality. And in Australia, one 11-year-old girl is speaking out for her family.
Air Force Officer and Lesbian Mom One of Those Killed in Afghanistan Monday
One of the six U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan Monday was the first openly lesbian active-duty U.S. servicemember to die in action. She was also a mom.
Transgender Grandparent Featured in Boston Children’s Museum Exhibit
A transgender grandparent is the focus of an exhibit at the Boston Children’s Museum. The show is closing soon, but the creators want to tour with it. Here’s how you can help make that happen.
“Transgender Parents” Film Shows Varied Stories
It’s Transgender Awareness Month, so I thought I’d share a trailer for the documentary “Transgender Parents.”
Two Movies that Document Lesbian Mom History
Every LGBTQ History Month, I like to remind readers of two great films that explore the early days of out lesbian moms.
Sleater-Kinney Star Writes of Dad’s Coming Out
Carrie Brownstein is best known as part of the band Sleater-Kinney and for developing and starring in the award-winning comedy series Portlandia. She wrote recently at the New Yorker about her dad’s coming out.
Gay Dad Among “10 American Rabbis You Haven’t Heard Of, But Should”
Rabbi and gay dad Gil Steinlauf was recently named one of Tablet magazine’s “10 American Rabbis You Haven’t Heard Of, But Should.”
