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Two-Mom Pro Hockey Couple Launches Parenting Podcast

Two-mom couple and former pro hockey players Madison and Anya Packer’s new podcast looks at “everything from professional women’s athletes, to sports, to raising children, and all the messiness in between.” If you have an interest in any of the above, give it a listen!

IVF

New IVF Executive Order Falls Short

A new federal executive order purports to expand access to IVF and make it more affordable. But does it? Will it benefit LGBTQ people growing their families?

In Memoriam: Sam Nordquist

In Memoriam: Sam Nordquist

Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old biracial transgender man, was murdered in upstate New York this month. Anti-trans violence is sadly nothing new, but the brutal death of this young man, whom classmates describe as “a friend without limits,” feels particularly horrific, underscoring the need to keep fighting against anti-trans policies and rhetoric.

LGBTQ Parenting Roundup

LGBTQ Parenting Roundup

This roundup looks at further negative impacts of recent executive orders, but also at another lawsuit against them, the introduction of positive legislation in two states, and some celebrity moments of queer joy.

It's All or Nothing, Vale - Bea Mullins Takes a Shot

2 New Middle Grade Books Starring Young Queer Athletes

Today is National Girls & Women in Sports Day, so let’s celebrate with these two new middle grade titles starring young queer athletes—including what may be the first middle grade book to include a scene at a Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) game!

Darra Gordon. Photo credit: Liz Farrell

Family Equality Announces New CEO: “I’m Ready to Get to Work”

Family Equality, the leading national organization for current and future LGBTQ+ families, today announced their new CEO, Darra Gordon, a social justice leader with over 20 years of experience in LGBTQ+ advocacy and nonprofit work, who is raising three children with her wife.

"Major Vandal would lose access to benefits afforded to military members and their families for herself, her spouse, and her two children."

Transgender Military Ban Will Harm Children and Families

A lawsuit has been filed challenging Monday’s executive order banning transgender people from serving in the military. One of the plaintiffs is an Army officer, trans woman, and parent—reminding us that the many harms from this ban extend to children and families.

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