Politics and Law

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Picking Up the Shards: Further Thoughts on the Election

I made a cake on November 8th to celebrate what I thought would be Hillary Clinton’s election. For decoration, I melted sugar into sheets and broke it into shards to represent the glass ceiling that I hoped she would shatter.

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Talking Turkey (and Politics) on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is almost here, and for many of us, that means dinner with extended family, not all of whom share our political views. Fear not—here’s a roundup of ways to survive the holiday without the cranberry sauce flying.

Dana Alison Levy

On Not Despairing

Today’s post is a guest piece by Dana Alison Levy, author of the terrific Family Fletcher middle-grade series about two dads and their four boys. Like many of us, she has been shaken by the election results. In asking, “What do we do?” she came up with a collection of practical suggestions, links, and wise advice that she emailed to friends and has allowed me to repost here. (Many thanks!) My favorite: “Supporting the vulnerable is far more important than shouting at the enablers.”

Massachusetts Marriage Ruling

November 18: A Queer Day to Celebrate

Exactly 13 years ago today, same-sex couples gained the right to marry in a U.S. state for the first time. In the U.K., on the same day, the government repealed Section 28, which had prevented local authorities from “promoting homosexuality.” Three years to the day later, my spouse and I made our own marriage legal.

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Post-Election Advice for Same-Sex Parents

Wondering what you need to do to protect your family once Donald Trump becomes president? Here’s what two LGBTQ legal organizations are saying.

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The Morning After: Looking for the Light

Like many of us, I am in shock and grief this morning at the thought that Donald Trump will be our next president. None of us can predict exactly what this will mean for ourselves or for our country, but this is what I do know.

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5 Election Day Tips for Parents

As most of you well know, this election will have far-reaching consequences for LGBTQ families and others—but we parents know that sometimes things come up unexpectedly. Here are some tips to help you get to the polls tomorrow.

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How Will the Election Impact LGBTQ Families?

Several parents have recently shared personal stories on why tomorrow’s election will have momentous consequences for LGBTQ families, among others. Have a read.

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