Italy Takes Legal Rights from Nongestational Mothers
The Italian government has begun removing nongestational mothers’ names from their children’s birth certificates, depriving the children of the protections and benefits of two legal parents.
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“Dare to Question”: A Queer Suffragette’s Picture Book Biography
Carrie Chapman Catt led the women’s suffrage movement through passage of the 19th Amendment—aided by the woman a new picture book rightly calls her “partner for life.” Here’s my review, along with an exciting giveaway!
9 Out and Proud Kids’ Books About Megan Rapinoe
Team USA starts their Women’s World Cup quest today, so let’s celebrate with these kids’ books about Megan Rapinoe—picture books, chapter books, and middle-grade titles that not only highlight her path to soccer superstardom, but that also mention her lesbian identity and activism.
Meet the Queer Moms in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off July 20, with a record number of queer players—and there are moms (and moms-to-be) among them! Let’s learn a little about them and see photos of their families!
In Memoriam: Minnie Bruce Pratt, Poet, Activist, and Lesbian Mother
Minnie Bruce Pratt, an acclaimed poet, essayist, and activist who wrote, among other things, about losing custody of her children when she came out as a lesbian, died on July 4 of an aggressive brain tumor at age 76.
Adults With LGBTQ Parents Speak Out on Donors, Discrimination, Advocacy, and More
Adults with LGBTQ parents have been in the media lately talking about the varied meanings of genetic connections and donor kin, facing discrimination, the pressure to conform, finding community, and advocating for themselves and their families. Take a look at these good reads!
Justice Sotomayor Notes Impact of Supreme Court Decision on Children of Same-Sex Parents
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a Web designer may refuse to create custom websites for same-sex couples, despite state non-discrimination laws. Justice Sonia Sotomayor, in a dissenting opinion, called the decision “profoundly wrong” and noted the message it sends to children with same-sex parents.
Maine Becomes 8th State to Create Streamlined Process for LGBTQ Parents to Secure Parentage
Maine has enacted a new law enabling LGBTQ parents to more easily secure their existing parent-child relationships and ensure their parental rights are recognized in all states. Rhode Island enacted a similar bill earlier this month, following six other states.
Tune in Tonight: “Protecting Our Families: LGBTQ+ Parents Town Hall”
If you’re an LGBTQ parent or prospective parent, you don’t want to miss tonight’s virtual town hall from five leading LGBTQ and policy organizations about protecting our families.
One Year Later: How LGBTQ Parents Can Protect Their Families After Dobbs
Shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned abortion rights a year ago, I spoke with two leading LGBTQ family law experts about how LGBTQ families can protect themselves from the ruling’s impact. It’s still relevant, so I’m reposting it along with some new resources and information.