How to Respond When Meeting Lesbian Moms
It’s National Coming Out Day, so I thought I’d post a slightly revised version of my “How to Respond When Meeting Lesbian Moms,” which I first posted on NCOD back in 2005.
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Colorado Lesbian Moms Wed Each Other for 4th Time; Son Says, “Again?”
Colorado lesbian moms Fran and Anna Simon have married/civil unioned/committed to each other four times. Their seven-year-old son is a little tired of all the fuss.
What the Latest Marriage Equality Ruling Says About Same-Sex Parents
What a week! Same-sex couples can now marry in Idaho and Nevada, adding to the boatload of states that have gained marriage equality in the past few days. Let’s look at what the latest court decision said about children.
Over 31,000 Children Could Be Impacted By New Marriage Equality Landscape
Over 31,000 children being raised by same-sex couples live in states that could soon have marriage equality, after the U.S. Supreme Court declined yesterday to hear any pending marriage equality cases.
New Cheerios Ad with Gay Dads Will Have You Going Back for 2nd Breakfast
This new Cheerios ad, featuring two gay dads and their young daughter, is one of the sweetest commercials featuring LGBTQ parents that I’ve seen.
Next U.S. Attorney General Could Be a Lesbian Mom — or Father of a Lesbian Daughter
Jenny Durkan, the U.S. attorney for Western Washington, is the first openly LGBT U.S. attorney and also a mom. She’s rumored to be a possible choice for the next U.S. attorney general now that Eric Holder is stepping down — but another likely nominee is the supportive father of a lesbian daughter.
Watch: Video Poem Celebrates Marriage Equality
I can think of no better way to start today than with this video of U.S. Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco’s new poem, “Until We Could.” It captures the spirit of the fight for marriage equality — but more than that, it captures the spirit of marriage.
Why Marriage Equality Does and Doesn’t Matter
My further thoughts on some of the latest marriage equality rulings, originally published in my Mombian newspaper column.
“Heather Has Two Mommies” Author Pens New Children’s Book of Jewish Holidays
Just in time for the Jewish New Year comes a new picture book by Lesléa Newman, author of Heather Has Two Mommies, taking us on a year-long journey through the Jewish holidays.
Texas Candidate Touts His Two Moms in Campaign Video
David Rosen is running for treasurer of the most populous county in Texas. In his latest campaign video, he explains how his two moms, retired public schoolteachers, inspired him to serve his community.