Mombian Highlights of 2025
As 2025 winds to a close, let’s look back at some of my favorite posts of the year—a year in which Mombian celebrated two decades of offering news, information, resources, and opinions for and about LGBTQ parents.
Advocating
Proposed Federal Rules Would Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth in Every State
The Trump administration has proposed two new rules that would effectively ban gender-affirming care for all transgender youth, even in states where such care is legal. Here’s what you can do to try and stop them.
Of Tragedy and Light
This was not the post I intended to write today—but it has been a weekend of tragedies. How can we find light in the world when there remains so much darkness?
LGBTQ Parenting Roundup
Before the holidays hit, have a look at some of the recent queer parenting news I haven’t covered already, spanning politics and law, family stories, media and entertainment, and more.
A Queer Parent’s Thoughts on Gratitude and Hope
We are heading into what is supposed to be a time to give thanks, but it feels like there is little to be thankful for right now. Finding gratitude is tough, but here’s what I’m grateful for this year, and what is giving me hope as we head towards the next.
New Kids’ Book Tells the Stories of Winter Olympians (Including Many Queer Ones)
Get ready for the Winter Olympics with this great new middle grade book about Winter Olympians and Paralympians, which includes queer athletes in and beyond a section on “Olympic Pride.” Read on for my review—and a sneak peek at its adorable depiction of Canadian hockey superstars and spouses Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey (and their dog Arlo).
Federal Bill to End Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination in Foster Care and Adoption Introduced for 9th Time
The John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act (ECDFA), a federal bill that would prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ prospective parents and LGBTQ youth in foster care and adoption, has just been introduced in Congress for the ninth time. Why is this bill still so important and what can you do to help?
In Memoriam: Transgender Day of Remembrance 2025
Today marks 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.
Parent Uses SCOTUS Decision to Sue School Over Books With Same-Sex Parents
A Massachusetts parent is using the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent Mahmoud decision as reason to sue his school district, claiming he should have been able to opt-out his kindergartener before the child’s class read two books that included same-sex parents. It’s the same district that saw a similar case brought in 2008.
Love Wins as Supreme Court Rejects Attempt to Overturn Marriage Equality
The U.S. Supreme Court today refused to hear a case that sought to overturn marriage equality. It’s a win for love and for the children and families sheltered by that love. It doesn’t mean that the threats to marriage equality are over yet, however.