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Real Trans Parents Speak Out

October 3, 2014

Amazon’s new online series Transparent features a transgender woman who comes out late in life to her spouse and grown children. Real transgender parents have been in the media lately, too. Here are some of their voices.

Texas Candidate Touts His Two Moms in Campaign Video

September 17, 2014

David Rosen is running for treasurer of the most populous county in Texas. In his latest campaign video, he explains how his two moms, retired public schoolteachers, inspired him to serve his community.

Virginia Aunts Still Waiting to Become Moms

August 21, 2014

Two Virginia women who want to be moms are practicing by being awesome aunts. Why aren’t they taking steps to become parents? They’re waiting until both can be legal mothers to their child in their state. The U.S. Supreme Court is (so far) not helping.

Help Girl with Two Moms Win Scholarship

August 20, 2014

Olivia Kelly is a 14-year-old student in Massachusetts who’s in the running to win a $50,000 college scholarship for sharing the story of how her moms met — but she needs your help!

Teen Gives Award-Winning Speech About His Gay Dad

August 11, 2014

Fifteen-year-old Albie Williams recently won a U.K. speaking competition for a personal, funny, and touching speech about his gay dad.

Two-Mom Military Families Showcased by American Military Partner Association

July 25, 2014

The American Military Partner Association (AMPA), the nation’s largest organization for partners, spouses, families, and allies of LGBT military and veterans, has showcased two two-mom families this week. I’m proud to say I know one of them.

Looking Back from a Milestone

July 24, 2014

My son finished elementary school this month, and while he seems to be approaching the idea of middle school with aplomb (or at least with the casual coolness of which 11-year-olds seem capable), I’m having a bad case of nostalgia right now. We’re at a family milestone, but I remind myself that such milestones are only the most prominent markers along a path full of signs and wonders.

Watch: Mother Tells Story of Her Transgender Daughter

July 16, 2014

This video of Debi Jackson, a self-proclaimed “conservative Southern Baptist Republican from Alabama,” talking about her six-year-old transgender daughter, will bring tears of happiness to your eyes.

Gay Congressman’s 1st Daughter “Far More Thrilling” Than Fireworks

July 8, 2014

A very many congratulations to the U.S. Rep. from Colorado, Jared Polis, who welcomed his first daughter (and second child) with partner Marlon Reis. Polis told the Denver Post that although he was missing the July 4th fireworks for the first time in his life, “my first daughter is far more thrilling.” The couple already

Grandmothers (also an Olympic Medalist and Fashion Entrepreneur) Reflect on Marriage Equality

June 13, 2014

Olympic medalist and financial executive Gail Marquis and her spouse, entrepreneur and fashion commentator Audrey Smaltz, spoke recently with MSNBC about marriage equality, their own relationship, and their granddaughter.