Butch and Pregnant: What to Wear
Continuing this week’s theme of pregnancy on the masculine side of the gender spectrum, let’s ask: What does the discerning yet pregnant butch or otherwise masculine-identified person wear?
Raising
Catch Me Tonight on the Radio, Chattin’ Up with Lady Di
Tune in to Provincetown’s WOMR tonight (online or over the airwaves) at 8 p.m. ET to catch an interview with me by the station’s effervescent and lovely Lady Di.
How Much Do We Share About Our Kids?
Two articles recently offered differing perspectives on the importance—and the risks—of sharing stories about our kids.
Watch: New Music Video Celebrates Transgender Girl
A happy way to end the week is with this great new video from Canadian band Walk Off the Earth about a transgender girl learning to be herself.
Two Movies that Document Lesbian Mom History
Every LGBTQ History Month, I like to remind readers of two great films that explore the early days of out lesbian moms.
Sleater-Kinney Star Writes of Dad’s Coming Out
Carrie Brownstein is best known as part of the band Sleater-Kinney and for developing and starring in the award-winning comedy series Portlandia. She wrote recently at the New Yorker about her dad’s coming out.
Mother of Computer Programming Had a Queer Dad
Fun fact for LGBTQ History Month: Ada Lovelace, widely acknowledged to be the world’s first computer programmer and the founder of scientific computing, had a queer dad.
Show Some Spirit
It’s Spirit Day once again, time to take a stand against bullying and show support for LGBTQ youth. Not all LGBTQ youth are bullied, of course, and not all victims of bullies are LGBTQ — but bullying continues to impact our community in significant ways.
Milestones in LGBTQ Parenting History
October is LGBT History Month, and I want to celebrate with a look at some of the historical milestones—of laws, visibility, and community—related to LGBT parents in the U.S.
Coming Out and Being Out as a Lesbian Mom
Today is National Coming Out Day, so I thought I’d share some thoughts on coming out as a lesbian mom, along with a few resources for both parents and kids. I posted a version of this a couple of years ago, but I hope it bears repeating.