Eleven years of blogging about being a lesbian mom means I’m pretty much as out as can be—but this year, on National Coming Out Day, I’m thinking about the importance of being out during one of the most contentious U.S. election seasons ever.
It’s Bisexual Visibility Day, which seems like a good time to repost a slightly revised version of a piece I wrote last year on “How many bisexual parents are there?”
Chris Mosier, the first transgender athlete on a U.S. national team, is starring in a new Nike ad during the Olympics. If you’re watching with your kids, however, they may (like mine) have questions about what it means to be transgender. Here are some resources to help you answer.
It’s the end of Pride Month, but far from the end of our pride. Last year at this time, our pride was celebratory. This year, it is resolute.
Brandy and Susan of The Next Family recently shared their story about what their kids call them—so I thought it was time to repost the survey of parenting names that I’ve been collecting since 2011. Add your names!
Let’s let a four-year-old remind us why we must stop the recent assaults on transgender and gender nonconforming people’s bathroom access.
It’s the Transgender Day of Visibility, so here’s a roundup of stories about transgender parents (and one important piece about how we tell the stories of transgender kids).
Representation matters. That’s why I’m excited that emojis, those little icons used in texting and other online messaging, may be taking a step towards greater gender diversity.
I’m still excited about the contribution of Nergis Mavalvala, scientist, lesbian, and mom, to the recent discovery of gravitational waves. Here’s a video of her talking about her life, coming out, and the importance of celebrating difference and taking risks.
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.
