May 17: A Day Marking Three Civil Rights Milestones
Did you know that May 17 marks three key events in the history of civil rights?
Can you name them?
Social Justice
“We Will No Longer Be ‘The Kids’ of the Movement” Says New COLAGE ED
COLAGE, the national organization for people with one or more LGBTQ parents, has announced Dr. Paul-David Perry as its new executive director. Perry, in a post on the organization’s new blog, says that COLAGErs can play a central role in both the LGBTQ and other social justice movements.
Love and Science: How Science Has Helped LGBTQ Families
Today, the March for Science in Washington, D.C. and hundreds of other global locations will encourage science that “upholds the common good” and allows evidence-based policymaking in the public interest. I thus thought this was a good time to look at how science has specifically helped LGBTQ parents and our children.
Give OUT Today for Our Families
This year, with LGBTQ equality under threat, the nonprofits supporting our families need our help more than ever. Please consider giving today, the fifth annual Give OUT Day, in order to increase the impact of your giving.
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.
Visiting Pulse: This Is Why I Write
I spent the weekend with other journalists at the LGBT Media Journalists Convening in Orlando, Florida. While the entire time was filled with learning and networking (and a dose of fun), the most moving part was visiting the Pulse nightclub, site of last year’s tragic shooting. It reminded me of why I write.
International Women’s Day and Teaching Our Sons
It’s International Women’s Day, and while I support those who are striking today (and will not shop today myself), I don’t think it hurts the cause simply to elevate the Day’s message of “a more inclusive, gender equal world,” especially among my largely female audience. Hence this post about my son and gender equity.
New UN Video by Children’s Author Shows Harm in Anti-LGBTQ Bullying
A new video shows the harm in anti-LGBTQ bullying—and encourages people to make a positive difference.
Mother of Exiles
I am the granddaughter of Jewish immigrants on my father’s side, and the great-granddaughter of Jewish immigrants on my mother’s. I am sickened by President Trump’s new immigration and refugee ban.
Kids, Race, and Racism: Readings and Resources
Once again, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I’m posting a revised and expanded list of resources for talking with kids about the holiday and about race and racism in general.