Marriage Equality May Provide “False Sense of Security” About Parental Rights
Marriage equality, while “a game-changer for LGBT families,” may also give some parents a “false sense of security,” according to a new report.
Politics and Law
Last Ban on Gay and Lesbian Foster Parents Falls — with an Asterisk
Yesterday, the Nebraska Supreme Court struck down the state’s ban on “homosexuals” becoming foster parents, meaning that gay men and lesbians can now be treated equally in foster care placements in all 50 states—maybe.
Court Compares Gavin Grimm to Human Rights Icons
Federal judges today issued an eloquent memo praising Gavin Grimm, the transgender teen boy who has been fighting for equal access to the boys’ restroom in his school, comparing him to past civil rights icons, even as they said they would not expedite his case.
Washington Supreme Court Overturns Discrimination in Lesbian Mom Custody Case
The Washington Supreme Court ruled today that a lower court improperly looked unfavorably on a lesbian mom in a child custody case because of her sexual orientation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.