New IVF Executive Order Falls Short
A new federal executive order purports to expand access to IVF and make it more affordable. But does it? Will it benefit LGBTQ people growing their families?
Politics and Law
Defense Department Suspends Online Courses on Diversity, Gender, and More for Child and Youth Professionals Serving Military Families
Ten courses in a Defense Department online training program for the 30,000 professionals working with children and youth in military families are now inaccessible and under review, including “Creating Gender Safe Spaces,” “Creating Culturally Responsive Programs,” “Supporting Language Diversity,” and more.
Fighting Back: Actions Being Taken Against Transphobic Executive Orders
This week has seen a steady stream of appalling, transphobic executive orders from the new administration. We shouldn’t minimize the harm these will cause—but we can find some hope in the actions already being taken to stop them.
Transgender Military Ban Will Harm Children and Families
A lawsuit has been filed challenging Monday’s executive order banning transgender people from serving in the military. One of the plaintiffs is an Army officer, trans woman, and parent—reminding us that the many harms from this ban extend to children and families.
Highest-Ranking Queer Parents in Biden Administration Talk Accomplishments and Moving On
The three highest-ranking queer parents in the Biden administration have shared thoughts with the media about their accomplishments, what remains to be done, and moving on, so I’ve rounded them up for you. (Plus: Did you know there are kids’ books about two of them?)
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Whether Reading LGBTQ Books in School Requires Parental Opt-Out Option
The U.S. Supreme Court said Friday that it will hear a case on whether reading LGBTQ-inclusive picture books in an elementary school classroom without giving parents a chance to opt out their children violates the parents’ religious freedom. Here are the details—plus an exclusive quote from one of the authors whose books are involved.
10 Things LGBTQ Families Can Do to Find Strength in 2025
As I write this piece, we are just a few weeks away from arguably the most actively and intentionally anti-LGBTQ federal administration ever. It’s going to be a rough few years for many of us. Here are 10 things we can do in the year ahead to support ourselves and our families legally, emotionally, and communally.
Looking Back at 2024’s Wins for LGBTQ Parents and Our Children
The past year has not played out the way most of us in the LGBTQ community would have wanted. Another Trump presidency is looming and anti-LGBTQ legislation is moving ahead in many places. But 2024 also saw progress for LGBTQ parents and our children, so let’s remind ourselves of the advances we’ve made, even as we gird for the battles ahead.
Senate Approves Defense Bill Restricting Gender-Affirming Health Care for Transgender Children of Service Members
The defense funding bill passed yesterday by the U.S. Senate includes a provision that would severely restrict service members with transgender children from providing them with all care that may be deemed medically necessary. It is now up to President Biden to decide whether to sign it.
A Trans Dad Fights for Trans Youth at the U.S. Supreme Court
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case brought by transgender adolescents and their families against a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming medical care for trans youth. ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio, who is also a dad, will be arguing before the court, the first out trans person to do so.