Continuing to Remember
Many of us have a 9/11 story. Here’s mine, which I have posted for many years now—but it doesn’t seem right not to remember it again, even as we move forward to create a better future.
Violence and Tragedy
Who’s On Target this Election Season?
As a parent, few things scare me more than school shootings. That’s one of the reasons I’m keeping the following in mind as we head into election season.
The Problem is Fear: Gun Control and the LGBT Community in the Wake of Orlando
Today’s post is a guest piece by Nadine Smith, co-founder and CEO of Equality Florida, the state’s largest organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. She is also a mother—and while she doesn’t speak explicitly about parenthood here, she speaks to a topic that many of us parents (among others) are thinking about these days.
Our Pride Goes On
It’s the end of Pride Month, but far from the end of our pride. Last year at this time, our pride was celebratory. This year, it is resolute.
“The Fosters” Season Premiere Tackles Gun Violence
The Fosters, Freeform’s lesbian mom drama, has its summer premiere Monday, and tackles a presciently timely issue: gun violence.
More on Talking with Children About Orlando
On Tuesday, I wrote of talking with my son and other children about the Orlando massacre. Here are a few similar pieces by others. Would that we never had to write them.
Six of Those Slain in Orlando Were Parents
At least six of the people killed in the massacre at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando were parents, most of whom left behind young children.
Discussing Orlando with Children
My 13-year-old son said all the kids on his bus today were talking about the shooting in Orlando. At some point, we cannot shelter our children from news such as this. But how do we talk about it with them?
#WeAreOrlando: How to Help
My heart is heavy today with news of the shooting in Orlando. Thoughts and prayers seem inadequate. Here are ways we can help the victims and their families and express our support.
Air Force Officer and Lesbian Mom One of Those Killed in Afghanistan Monday
One of the six U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan Monday was the first openly lesbian active-duty U.S. servicemember to die in action. She was also a mom.
