10 Non-Lesbian Things on My Mind
I’m sometimes afraid that in writing this blog, I give the impression that LGBT issues are all I think about. To counter that, here are 10 things on my mind that have nothing to do with being a lesbian.
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Haiku for the Supreme Court
It’s National Poetry Month, and in its honor, I’ve composed two haiku to the highest court in the land.
DARPA Announces Next-Generation Gaydar System
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), whose work supported the early development of the Internet, ballistic missile defense, and the Global Positioning System, among other technologies, has announced the launch of its next-generation gaydar technology.
Helen and I Celebrate 20 Happy (but Not Legal) Years Together
My spouse Helen and I are celebrating our 20th anniversary in about a week. Coincidentally, the U.S. Supreme Court will be hearing two cases on marriage equality at the same time. I’m hoping our happy anniversary vibes will sway them.
Passover Books from Author of “Heather Has Two Mommies”
You likely know about Heather Has Two Mommies, the classic children’s book featuring a girl with lesbian moms. But did you know author Lesléa Newman is also the author of two Passover-themed picture books?
Hillary Clinton Says Parenthood Influenced Her Support for Marriage Equality
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton finally announced her support for marriage equality yesterday in a video for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). She not only cited her experience fighting for LGBT rights around the world, but also commented, “Like so many others, my personal views have been shaped over time, by people I have known and loved” —including her daughter, Chelsea.
Post of the Week: “My Favorite Way to Wake Up”
We often talk about “unconditional love” when it comes to our children. Most often, I think, we use it to describe our feelings as parents towards them. At Puffer and the Baby Fish, however, Pufferfish recently wrote about “My Favorite Way to Wake Up,” which illustrates what unconditional love can look like when it comes from a child. If it doesn’t bring a smile to your face, check your pulse.
LGBT Parenting Roundup
This week’s roundup includes two family profiles, including one of the first lesbian in the U.K. to use assisted insemination, a couple of twisty legal issues, a lovely school story, and more.
A Video for International Women’s Day
It’s International Women’s Day, and I can think of no better way to celebrate women (publicly) than sharing the video “I Am a Full Woman” by filmmaker Linda Wolf.
Six Million Kids and Adults in U.S. Have LGBT Parent
As many as six million adults and children in the U.S have an LGBT parent, according to a new study, with an estimated three million LGBT Americans having had a child at some point in their lives.