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.
Selves and Identities
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.
New ProudYouth Publication: For, By, and About Youth
A new website offers LGBTQ youth, youth with LGBTQ parents, and allied youth a chance to elevate their voices around the issues that matter most to them, and gain an introduction to journalism at the same time.
How Many Bisexual Parents Are There?
It’s Bisexual Awareness Week, so I thought I’d ask the question: “How many bisexual parents are there?”
How Do Queer Asian American Women Balance Work and Family?
I’m passing along this invitation to participate in a study on queer Asian American women, mothering, and work/family issues. Hope some of you will participate and/or help spread the word about this work!
Surprising New Resource About Transgender Kids (and One Not So Surprising)
Two new sources of support for transgender and intersex children have appeared in the past week—one from a source I would not have guessed.
Pride Ponderings
Pride is a funny concept, with both positive and negative connotations. It goeth before a fall. It makes a combustible pairing with prejudice. The Marines, though few, lay claim to it. Pride can be overweening. It can blind us to the needs of others. But it can also remind us of what is important in life: our children, our families, our identities.
Watch: “Holy” Video of Transgender, Gender Expansive Kids
“Holy,” the first video from the new children’s album celebrating transgender and gender expansive children may just bring tears of joy to your eyes. Watch.
ELLE Features Androgynous Maternity Clothing Line
ELLE, one of the leading fashion magazine in the world, has just revealed sketches of the new androgynous maternity (“alternity”) clothing line from Butchbaby & Co. and posted a fantastic interview with the founders. Gender-nonconforming fashion is fashion indeed. Catch a sneak peek after the jump here, too.