The past few weeks have seen bad news—and one bit of good news—from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding LGBTQ youth and families. Let’s look at three cases, involving school discrimination and public funds, conversion therapy, and whether schools must tell parents the names and pronouns that their children use.
Celebrate Nonbinary Parents Day today with these picture books featuring nonbinary parents (and other nonbinary adult relatives), a beautiful lullaby about nonbinary parents, and suggestions for nonbinary parental names from many nonbinary parents. Wishing all nonbinary parents a day full of love and joy!
Two-thirds of children who have transgender parents and are old enough to understand current events have experienced increased fears and anxieties under the second Trump administration, per a new study, which also looks at the steps trans parents are taking to protect their children and families.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
This year seems an especially good time to recall some of Dr. King’s wisdom.
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.
