3 Queer-Inclusive Picture Books About Valentine’s Day
For this day of love (or any time you want a little more of it), here are three sweet, fun, and queer-inclusive picture books about Valentine’s Day.
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Defense Department Suspends Online Courses on Diversity, Gender, and More for Child and Youth Professionals Serving Military Families
Ten courses in a Defense Department online training program for the 30,000 professionals working with children and youth in military families are now inaccessible and under review, including “Creating Gender Safe Spaces,” “Creating Culturally Responsive Programs,” “Supporting Language Diversity,” and more.
Transgender Military Ban Will Harm Children and Families
A lawsuit has been filed challenging Monday’s executive order banning transgender people from serving in the military. One of the plaintiffs is an Army officer, trans woman, and parent—reminding us that the many harms from this ban extend to children and families.
Highest-Ranking Queer Parents in Biden Administration Talk Accomplishments and Moving On
The three highest-ranking queer parents in the Biden administration have shared thoughts with the media about their accomplishments, what remains to be done, and moving on, so I’ve rounded them up for you. (Plus: Did you know there are kids’ books about two of them?)
10 Things LGBTQ Families Can Do to Find Strength in 2025
As I write this piece, we are just a few weeks away from arguably the most actively and intentionally anti-LGBTQ federal administration ever. It’s going to be a rough few years for many of us. Here are 10 things we can do in the year ahead to support ourselves and our families legally, emotionally, and communally.
Happy New Year!
A very happy New Year to you and your families, however you define them! We are heading into a year that will challenge the LGBTQ community like no other—but I hope we can also band together like never before. Here’s to a year full of love and joy despite the obstacles ahead.
Happy Holidays from Mombian!
Happy Hanukkah, merry Christmas, and happy Kwanzaa to those celebrating any or all of the holidays this week! Posting will be light for a bit while I enjoy time with my interfaith family, though I’ll still have a couple of new pieces here and there. You can also catch me on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Threads!
HRC President and Wife Expecting Second Child
Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson and her wife, Becky George, are expecting their second child, reports The Grio in a happy bit of pre-holiday news. Robinson is pregnant and due next spring.
Senate Approves Defense Bill Restricting Gender-Affirming Health Care for Transgender Children of Service Members
The defense funding bill passed yesterday by the U.S. Senate includes a provision that would severely restrict service members with transgender children from providing them with all care that may be deemed medically necessary. It is now up to President Biden to decide whether to sign it.