4-Year-Old’s Story Shows Why We Need Gender-Neutral Bathrooms
Let’s let a four-year-old remind us why we must stop the recent assaults on transgender and gender nonconforming people’s bathroom access.
Advocating
Mississippi: Good News, Bad News for LGBTQ Equality
The good news is that last week, a federal judge overturned Mississippi’s ban on adoption by same-sex couples—the last such state ban. But a pending bill threatens to hobble that progress.
North Carolina Bans All Bathrooms
The North Carolina legislature has responded to the backlash from its recent anti-LGBTQ law by banning all bathrooms throughout the state.
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.
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.