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Continuing to Remember

Many of us have a 9/11 story. Here’s mine, which I have posted for many years now—but it doesn’t seem right not to remember it again, even as we move forward to create a better future.

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New York Ruling Expands Definition of Parent

In a major ruling today that will benefit same-sex parents, among others, the New York Court of Appeals said that a person who is not related to a child by biology or adoption may still be considered a parent if they and the other parent agreed to have and raise the child together—even if the two adults are not married.

Target

Who’s On Target this Election Season?

As a parent, few things scare me more than school shootings. That’s one of the reasons I’m keeping the following in mind as we head into election season.

Stan Sloan

A New Vision of Families Helping Families

Everyone’s first week on the job should be like Stan Sloan’s. The new executive director of Family Equality Council, the national organization for LGBTQ families, began the role on the first day of Family Week in Provincetown, the organization’s signature event and the world’s largest gathering of LGBTQ families.

LGBTQ Parenting Roundup

LGBTQ Parenting Roundup

It’s the slow time of summer, but there’s still LGBTQ parenting news to be had. Here’s some for your reading (and listening!) pleasure.

Give OUT Day

Give OUT Today

Today is the fourth annual Give OUT Day, a national day of giving for the LGBTQ community. Any day is a good day to give, of course, but doing so en masse like this helps show the power of our community and allies.

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The Republican Platform: Leaving Out Love

I had a good time poking fun at the plagiarism and grandstanding of the Republican Convention, as did many of my left-leaning friends. My amusement quickly turned sober, however. The fact remains that the 2016 GOP platform directly targets LGBTQ families and LGBTQ youth.

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