Several Queer Moms Named to Basketball Hall of Fame
This week in Queer Parents Doing Cool Things: Several queer moms were among the players named to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026.
Advocating
3 New Picture Books Celebrating LGBTQ People of Faith
In this week of religious holidays for many, here are three new picture books showing that LGBTQ identities and faith don’t always stand in opposition. One stars a queer-parented family exploring the concept of God, another stars a two-dad family active in their church, and the third stars a Jewish trans girl.
Chelsea Gray’s Letter to Her Son Is a Must-Read
WNBA star and queer mom Chelsea Gray has written a letter to her son for his second birthday, sharing the story of his family, reflecting on being a parent and pro athlete, and offering hopes and wisdom for later in life. It’s worth a read whether you’re an athlete, a fan, a parent, or any or all of the above.
Federal Bill to Ban LGBTQ Books and Programs in Schools Leans on Old Fears
As a queer mom who started my family via assisted reproduction in a doctor’s office, I’m tired of my son being exposed at school to stories of heterosexual families, most of whom were created via sexual intercourse.
Two-Mom Couple Makes History as Judges in New York
Juliet Howard and Norma Jennings were elected to New York state judgeships last November, becoming likely the first same-sex married couple in the state to simultaneously win judicial election. The women, who took office in recent weeks, have been together nearly 32 years and have two grown sons.
LGBTQ Parenting Roundup
Here’s some of the news about LGBTQ parents and our families that I haven’t covered separately, from reflections on parenting to political news and more. Have a read and be informed!
Finding Courage: Zach Wahls’s Viral Marriage Equality Speech and His Advice for LGBTQ Families Today
In 2011, a 19-year-old named Zach Wahls gave a speech to the Iowa legislature during the state’s marriage equality battles, describing his life with two moms. It went viral, catching national attention. Wahls, now a two-term Iowa state senator running for U.S. Senate, spoke with me for the speech’s 15th anniversary, looking at its impact and offering advice for parents and young people today.
New Federal ‘Don’t Say Trans’ and Book Ban Bill Could Have Wide Repercussions
House Republicans have introduced a bill that would ban books, activities, and programs that mention trans people—and potentially all LGBTQ people—from K-12 public schools nationwide.
The State of the Union and the Need for LGBTQ Stories
In his State of the Union address last night, the president used a young person to try and show the harms of gender transition. I thus feel the need to say again to trans youth: your gender identities are valid and you are worthy. As vile as the president’s speech was, though, it offers a lesson that can help people take action against its content.
Queer Representation in Children’s Media: An Interview With Chris Nee and Kristi Reed
Three-time Emmy Award-winning children’s TV screenwriter and producer Chris Nee and Emmy Award-winning animation casting and voice director Kristi Reed spoke with me about increasing queer representation in children’s media, the state of the industry, and what we can all do to help.