Osaka First Japanese City to Recognize Same-Sex Foster Parents
The city of Osaka, Japan has become the first municipality in the country to recognize a same-sex couple as foster parents.
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LGBT Military Family Group “Deeply Concerned” Over Likely Army Secretary Pick
The American Military Partner Association (AMPA), the nation’s largest organization of LGBT military spouses and their families, has “deep concern” over reports that President Donald Trump will nominate Tennessee Senator Mark Green (R) as Secretary of the Army.
New Adoption Discrimination Legislation Sparks Need for “Public Outrage”
An increasing number of states are risking harm children in foster care by allowing discrimination against LGBTQ people and others who wish to foster or adopt them.
Visiting Pulse: This Is Why I Write
I spent the weekend with other journalists at the LGBT Media Journalists Convening in Orlando, Florida. While the entire time was filled with learning and networking (and a dose of fun), the most moving part was visiting the Pulse nightclub, site of last year’s tragic shooting. It reminded me of why I write.
Federal Court Says Lesbian Mom May Sue Right-Wing Orgs for Role in Kidnapping Daughter
A federal court on Monday granted permission for a lesbian mom to sue the right-wing organizations and attorneys who allegedly helped her ex-partner kidnap their daughter.
A Christian Lesbian Mom Writes of Faith and Family
Religion and LGBTQ people are often portrayed as oil and water—not surprising, given the religious motivation of many anti-LGBTQ bigots. One lesbian mom, however, has recently written of how her Christian faith gives her strength as a lesbian and a mother.
Action Alert: Keep LGBT Elders, People with Disabilities in Key Federal Surveys
The Trump Administration has proposed eliminating LGBT elders and LGBT people with disabilities from key federal surveys, removing the federal government’s ability to assess the effectiveness and extent of the federally funded services they receive. Here’s what you can do to help stop this erasure.
LGBTQ Parenting Roundup
Education takes the spotlight this week, along with a number of family profiles. Read on and see what’s new.
Three Parents Recognized in NY Ruling
For Pi Day, a post brought to you by the number three: A New York judge has granted shared custody to three people who had been raising a child together in a polyamorous triad—and relied on the earlier case of a two-mom couple in in his ruling.
South Dakota Enacts Law Allowing Adoption Discrimination
The governor of South Dakota has signed a new law allowing foster-care and adoption agencies to discriminate against LGBTQ prospective parents and others.