Today is the Day of Silence, when many students from middle school to college choose not to speak, in order to call attention to the silencing effect of anti-LGBTQ bullying and harassment. Let’s take a moment to honor those taking a stand today—and on so many other days as well.
A story of adoption, a business offering expanded family benefits to all employees, progress for same-sex parents in Italy, and more!
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Both Massachusetts and Illinois have recently taken steps towards including the history and achievements of LGBTQ people—and the authentic telling of their lives—in the states’ education curricula.
In the past year, the threat to LGBTQ individuals and families has grown, and the nonprofits supporting our families need our help more than ever. Please consider giving today, the sixth annual Give OUT Day, in order to increase the impact of your giving.
Everyone should march on D.C. at least once in their lives for something they believe. My spouse and I took our 14-year-old son to the March for Science in Washington, D.C. last Saturday to advocate for participatory, evidence-based democracy (and revel in the awesome humor of nerds).
Here’s what’s happening, from LGBTQ families in the news, to political happenings, new research, and even some funny stuff!
Let’s end this week on a good note! The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled yesterday that a nonbiological mother has the same rights as a biological one, overturning a lower court ruling that had given parental rights to her child’s anonymous sperm donor instead.
This weekend is Passover and Easter, as well as April Fool’s Day, making things pretty busy for my fun-loving interfaith family. On top of all that, my spouse Helen and I are celebrating our 25th anniversary. I’m finding a lot of resonance in all four occasions.
The tension between religion and LGBTQ identities is often portrayed in black and white—but a new memoir shows us the many nuances in one woman’s journey to reconcile her Catholic faith with her love for another woman as they fall in love, have children, and navigate parenthood.
There are less than two days left to tell the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) why you oppose a new rule that will allow health care providers to refuse a wide range of medical services to patients if furnishing them violates the providers’ religious or moral beliefs. The new rule “weaponizes” HHS’ Office of Civil Rights against LGBTQ people, people living with HIV, and many others, says Lambda Legal. Here’s how to add your voice in opposition to it.
