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Chase Strangio. Headshot courtesy of the ACLU. U.S. Supreme Court building photo credit: Dana Rudolph

A Trans Dad Fights for Trans Youth at the U.S. Supreme Court

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case brought by transgender adolescents and their families against a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming medical care for trans youth. ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio, who is also a dad, will be arguing before the court, the first out trans person to do so.

LGBTQ Parenting Roundup Sports Edition

LGBTQ Parenting Roundup: Sports Edition

Queer parents have been making headlines in sports lately! Let’s take a look at what’s been happening on and off the field, with a baby announcement from soccer stars, first-ever public baby photos from a basketball star, and more.

U.S. Treasury Building

Trump’s Treasury Secretary Nominee Is a Gay Dad

Today in “Sentences I Never Thought I’d Write”: Donald Trump has nominated a gay dad for Treasury secretary. Billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, if confirmed to the powerful position, would be at the head of Trump’s economic agenda. Who is Bessent and what does his nomination mean?

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Hope and Help for Queer Families After the Election

The election of Donald Trump to a second term as president feels like a body blow. The danger of his policies to LGBTQ and other marginalized people is real. Nevertheless, there are actions LGBTQ parents can take now to protect and support our families—and there are a few things that are giving me hope.

Transgender Day of Remembrance

In Memoriam: Transgender Day of Remembrance 2024

Today marks the 25th Transgender Day of Remembrance, when we honor the lives of those who died because of anti-transgender hatred or prejudice, and ensure they are remembered with dignity and respect. I wish all of my transgender friends and readers love and support on this day of mourning.

Veterans Day Breakfast

On Veterans Day, 2024

Two days after the election, I went to a Veteran’s Day breakfast in our town with my spouse, a U.S. Air Force veteran. My heart was heavy about the election results, and I wasn’t looking forward to the patriotic hoopla. But …

Black banner with LGBTQ Pride heart

First Thoughts from a Queer Parent After the Election

Like many of you, I am reeling with dismay about the overall election results. I will not sugarcoat the negative impact they will have on our country and families—but here are a few things that are giving me some hope, including the more than three dozen LGBTQ parents elected or reelected.

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