Obama’s Legacy for LGBTQ Families
As President Barack Obama ends eight years in office, let’s reflect on what he and his administration have done to advance understanding of and equality for LGBTQ parents and our children.
Politics and Law
Florida Birth Certificate Win for Same-Sex Parents
Married same-sex parents in Florida now have more family security, as the State has settled a suit brought against it by two couples denied accurate birth certificates for their children.
President Obama Says Farewell
If, like me, you are fearful or uncertain of what lies ahead for our country, take a few minutes today and watch–or rewatch–President Obama’s Farewell Address from last night.
LGBTQ Families: Preparing for the Year Ahead
The holidays my family celebrates may stem from different traditions, but share a theme of hope and of light in the darkness. That message seems particularly poignant right now as we head into a year that ushers in a new federal administration and an era of uncertainty for LGBTQ people and our families.
Hope for the Rebellion: A 2016 LGBTQ Parenting Year in Review
In Rogue One, the latest Star Wars movie, protagonist Jyn Erso rallies the beleaguered rebels with the words, “We have hope. Rebellions are built on hope.” It’s a timely thought, given what many of us are feeling after the election.
Failure to Repeal North Carolina’s HB2 Will Harm Families
The North Carolina legislature yesterday failed to repeal the state’s HB2 law, one of the harshest anti-LGBTQ laws in the country, and showed the ugly side of politics in the process.
Arkansas Supreme Court: Same-Sex Spouses Have No Right to Both Be on Kids’ Birth Certificates
Some bad news today: The Arkansas Supreme Court has reversed a lower-court decision and ruled that same-sex spouses do not have a constitutional right to put both their names on their children’s birth certificates.
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.
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.
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.”