Kentucky Judge Recuses Himself from Adoptions by Gay Parents
A family court judge in Kentucky has recused himself from hearing adoption cases involving anyone who is a “practicing homosexual.”
Politics and Law
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.
The White House Easter Egg Roll and LGBTQ Families
Many are questioning the Trump administration’s preparation (or lack thereof) for the venerable White House Easter Egg roll, a 139-year-old tradition—and one that has recently been a place of visibility for LGBTQ families, mine included.
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.
Last Ban on Gay and Lesbian Foster Parents Falls — with an Asterisk
Yesterday, the Nebraska Supreme Court struck down the state’s ban on “homosexuals” becoming foster parents, meaning that gay men and lesbians can now be treated equally in foster care placements in all 50 states—maybe.
Court Compares Gavin Grimm to Human Rights Icons
Federal judges today issued an eloquent memo praising Gavin Grimm, the transgender teen boy who has been fighting for equal access to the boys’ restroom in his school, comparing him to past civil rights icons, even as they said they would not expedite his case.
Washington Supreme Court Overturns Discrimination in Lesbian Mom Custody Case
The Washington Supreme Court ruled today that a lower court improperly looked unfavorably on a lesbian mom in a child custody case because of her sexual orientation.
Osaka First Japanese City to Recognize Same-Sex Foster Parents
The city of Osaka, Japan has become the first municipality in the country to recognize a same-sex couple as foster parents.
LGBT Military Family Group “Deeply Concerned” Over Likely Army Secretary Pick
The American Military Partner Association (AMPA), the nation’s largest organization of LGBT military spouses and their families, has “deep concern” over reports that President Donald Trump will nominate Tennessee Senator Mark Green (R) as Secretary of the Army.
New Adoption Discrimination Legislation Sparks Need for “Public Outrage”
An increasing number of states are risking harm children in foster care by allowing discrimination against LGBTQ people and others who wish to foster or adopt them.