Northern Ireland Teen Asks Government Why His Parents Can’t Marry
A Northern Ireland teen, in a “wee political rant,” asks his government why his parents can’t marry. Good question.
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LGBTQ Parenting Roundup
Here are some of the stories about LGBTQ families that I haven’t covered elsewhere. Pull up a cup of coffee.
Disney, Marvel Stand Up in Georgia; New NC Law Threatens Children
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory has signed into law one of the harshest anti-LGBTQ laws in the country. In the meantime, Disney and Marvel have threatened to stop filming in Georgia if another anti-LGBTQ bill passes there.
Celebrate Purim with a Book About A Kid with Two Dads
The Jewish holiday of Purim begins Wednesday evening, so make sure to check out this Purim book featuring a boy with two dads!
Stories of Those Who Lost Parents to AIDS
Hillary Clinton erred last week about the history of HIV/AIDS. She quickly acknowledged her mistake—but I thought this was a good time to remind readers of a great site telling the stories of parents lost to AIDS.
Big Win at Supreme Court for Nonbio Mom
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously yesterday that Alabama has to recognize the second-parent adoptions done in Georgia by a nonbiological mom.
Queer Parenting on the Poverty Line
Most LGBTQ families we see in the media are middle class, if not wealthier. The reality is more varied, however, and one queer mom has recently shared what life is like for her living on the poverty line.
Italy Allows Two Moms to Adopt
Despite second-parent adoptions being dropped from a recent civil union bill in Italy, one two-mom family has just managed to adopt each other’s legal children.
Italian Civil Union Bill Passes, Leaves Out 2nd-Parent Adoption Rights
The Italian Senate yesterday approved legislation permitting civil unions for same-sex couples–but in order to push the bill through, the government left out a provision to allow these couples to adopt each other’s children. LGBTQ advocates are saying they’ll oppose the bill without it.
Unjust Criminal Justice System Targets LGBT Youth and Adults
A new report shows that LGBT people face higher rates of incarceration and unfair treatment and abuse in the criminal justice system. Those particularly impacted include LGBT people of color, low-income LGBT people, and LGBT youth.