Reading with Kyle Lukoff
When I discovered that Newbery Honoree and Stonewall Award winner Kyle Lukoff would be doing a reading at a nearby children’s library last Saturday, I immediately changed my plans and went to hear him. I wasn’t disappointed.
Raising
An Invaluable New Resource for Donor-Conceived People with LGBTQ Parents
COLAGE, the national organization for people with LGBTQ parents, recently released an updated edition of its groundbreaking guide for donor-conceived people with LGBTQ parents. It’s an invaluable resource for donor-conceived youth and adults—but also feels critical for the parents and others supporting them.
Tiktok COO Says Their Kids Are Reason for Coming Out as Nonbinary
Tiktok Chief Operating Officer V Pappas has said publicly that they identify as both a woman and nonbinary, and cited their kids as a primary reason for the announcement.
WNBA Star Candace Parker Cites Wife and Kids as Reason for Joining Aces
WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Candace Parker announced yesterday that she is leaving the Chicago Sky to join the Las Vegas Aces, citing her wife and kids as reasons for the choice. This got me thinking about the reasons families move—including anti-LGBTQ climates.
Award-Winning Podcast Focuses on LGBTQ Families and Parenting in New Season
The latest season of “Life Out Loud with LZ Granderson,” ABC Audio’s award-winning, LGBTQ-themed podcast, is all about family and parenting, and kicks off with a conversation between LZ and his son.
For MLK Day and All Year: Resources for Talking With Kids About Race and Racism
I hope we not only read Dr. King’s words today, but put them into action throughout the year. Here are some resources for talking with kids about the holiday, and also about race and racism—conversations we should be having regularly.
onePULSE Foundation’s Legacy Scholarship Applications Due 1/31
Applications for scholarships from the onePULSE Foundation, created to honor those killed in the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting, are due January 31. Any high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student at an accredited institution is welcome to apply, LGBTQ or not.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey Shares About Partner and Kids in Her Life
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey (D) has long been open about being a lesbian, but quiet about her private life—and now, has just shared that she has a partner who has two kids.
“We Have to Be Relentless”: Making Progress for LGBTQ Families in 2023
After a 2022 that brought a wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation, reproductive rights setbacks, and other challenges for LGBTQ families, where should we focus our efforts to make progress in 2023? Several leading experts shared their thoughts with me.
9 New Year’s Resolutions for LGBTQ Parents
For many of us, it’s time for New Year’s resolutions! Here are some suggested resolutions for us LGBTQ parents, slightly updated from a list I posted last year. I hope you find one or more of them to inspire you.