As we honor Dr. King today, I hope we put his words into action throughout the year. Here’s my revised list of resources for talking with kids about both the holiday and about race and racism—conversations we should be having regularly.
After a 2023 that saw a rise in anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and more than 500 anti-LGBTQ bills introduced across the country, where should LGBTQ parents and our allies put our efforts to advance equality in 2024? Experts at several leading LGBTQ organizations shared their thoughts with me.
The European Parliament voted last week in support of legislation that would require all EU states to recognize parentage granted in another EU state. That’s good news, particularly for children of LGBTQ parents—but the legislation is not yet guaranteed to become law.
The clear winners of this week’s “best baby announcement” award are basketball stars Candace Parker and wife Anna Petrakova, who shared their news with apt and awesome style. So many basketball analogies!
This past year saw many setbacks for LGBTQ parents and our children—but also some important wins. Experts at several leading LGBTQ organizations shared their thoughts with me about the ups and downs of 2023.
Catch up on some LGBTQ parenting news stories I haven’t covered elsewhere, including legislative moves (positive and negative), profiles of lesbian, gay, and trans parents, and more!
Today is Giving Tuesday, an opportunity not only to give to charitable causes, but also to remind our children about the importance of giving. Here are some other ways my spouse and I have tried to teach our son this lesson all year round.
Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance, when we honor the lives of those who died because of anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. I wish all of my transgender friends and readers love and support on this day of mourning.
Yesterday, 20 years to the week after Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to legalize marriage equality, LGBTQ parents and others testified in support of legislation to finally update the state’s parentage laws so that children of LGBTQ parents—and all children—have equal access to the security of legal parentage.
Parents with identities across the LGBTQ spectrum won elections this week in state legislatures, city governments, school boards, and more, even in states where you might not expect it!
