Wishing a very happy Father’s Day (or Fathers’ Day, if that’s how you roll) to all of the dads, papas, and anyone else celebrating their parenthood today! Here are a few stories of queer dads and dads of queer kids to delight and inspire!
The U.S. Supreme Court surprised many today with a landmark 6-3 ruling, written by Trump appointee Neil Gorsuch, stating that people cannot be fired from their jobs because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Yet last Friday, the Trump administration finalized a rule that says health care anti-discrimination protections don’t cover discrimination based on LGBTQ identities.
Stacey and Cheralyn are a two-mom couple living in Texas with their two kids. As part of a short documentary series from Family Equality, they recently shared their story of starting a family through adoption, the effect of marriage equality on their lives, and why visibility and representation are so important.
Award-winning author Phil Bildner was set to do a virtual visit with a group of fourth graders this month, when the school’s parents’ association suddenly informed him that he couldn’t talk about his latest book—a middle-grade novel about a boy coming out as gay. They then canceled his event. Bildner’s response, in which he chooses not to publicly name the school, reminds us that there are many factors to consider in keeping LGBTQ youth safe—especially in a time of pandemic.
Many of us have had the joy/challenge of homeschooling our kids, at least in part, over the past few months. That’s why “homeschool,” a post from Magdalen Dale at her blog overallmagic, is my pick for a Post of the Week.
May 17 marks three key events in the history of civil rights. Can you name them?
Beckett Cypher, son of musician Melissa Etheridge and filmmaker Julie Cypher, has died at age 21.
Most of us have seen the New Yorker cartoon from 2011 that always seems to recirculate this time of year: A teacher leans over the desk of a child making a card that reads, “Happy Mothers’ Day.” The child looks up at the teacher and says, “I have two mommies. I know where the apostrophe goes.” It’s funny, of course, as it reminds the audience that yes, there are families with two moms (and kids who are really good at grammar). At the same time, though, I sometimes worry that the cartoon may reinforce the incorrect assumption which conflates all LGBTQ moms into two-mom units.
Today marks the 9th annual International Family Equality Day—and while this usually means in-person events across the globe, there are ways to take part this year even while isolating at home!
Could you use an uplifting video today? I sure could. Here’s Rebekah Bruesehoff, a 13-year-old transgender advocate and writer who inspired a Marvel comic.
