Yesterday was the birthday of Audre Lorde, “black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet.” Her partner and friends gathered in tribute to this woman who remains an icon for so many. Watch Lorde’s friend, poet Sonia Sanchez, read her piece at the event.
The discovery of gravitational waves—predicted but not seen by Albert Einstein—made headlines last week. One of the key members of the team that found them is not only a brilliant scientist, but also a lesbian mom of color.
Crystal and Jessica live in Toronto with their daughter Lily, who has Down Syndrome. Lily was just admitted to the hospital, and they could use some good wishes, so they’re my Post of the Week.
My spouse and I have been together for nearly 23 years. Sometimes, mired in the daily grind of work and household chores and our son’s activities, it is easy to forget the sense of romance that drew us together in the first place. We still love each other, but get caught up in the practicalities
The CDC’s recent warning about the risks of alcohol for women is not only condescending, but also erases women in same-sex relationships and transgender women.
LGBTQ families have a growing source of support in museums—including children’s museums—that have been reaching out with inclusive and welcoming programs.
It’s a snow day here in Mombian-land, so I’ve been thinking about how to keep my son amused and not staring at video games all day. Share your favorite snow day activities with the quick poll after the jump.
A new video series on motherhood from Scary Mommy kicks off with comedian and lesbian mom Judy Gold talking about raising two teenage sons in a family with three Jewish moms.
I’m making a commitment to be more regular with my “Post of the Week” picks, so here are a few posts from some lesbian moms about the cold winter weather many of us have been experiencing lately—and how you and your families have been coping.
I spent January 22-24 at the National LGBTQ Task Force’s Creating Change conference in Chicago, joining 4000 activists from across the spectrum, of all ages, colors, and backgrounds, to learn, network, and plan for the future. Here’s a look at some of the family-related highlights I observed.
