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Selves and Identities

Bisexual Flag

Bisexual Parents Still Count

It’s Bisexual Visibility Day, which seems like a good time to repost a slightly revised version of a piece I wrote last year on “How many bisexual parents are there?”

Chris Mosier

Talking with Kids about Transgender Athletes and Others

Chris Mosier, the first transgender athlete on a U.S. national team, is starring in a new Nike ad during the Olympics. If you’re watching with your kids, however, they may (like mine) have questions about what it means to be transgender. Here are some resources to help you answer.

Rainbow Flag

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.

Megaphone

What Do Kids Call Their LGBTQ Parents?

Brandy and Susan of The Next Family recently shared their story about what their kids call them—so I thought it was time to repost the survey of parenting names that I’ve been collecting since 2011. Add your names!

Transgender

Transgender Day of Visibility: Parents and Kids

It’s the Transgender Day of Visibility, so here’s a roundup of stories about transgender parents (and one important piece about how we tell the stories of transgender kids).

Smiley

Emojis May Soon Show Greater Gender Diversity

Representation matters. That’s why I’m excited that emojis, those little icons used in texting and other online messaging, may be taking a step towards greater gender diversity.

The Wind Is Spirit

Remembering Audre Lorde

Yesterday was the birthday of Audre Lorde, “black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet.” Her partner and friends gathered in tribute to this woman who remains an icon for so many. Watch Lorde’s friend, poet Sonia Sanchez, read her piece at the event.

Dr. Nergis Mavalvala

Lesbian Mom of Color Helped Discover Gravitational Waves

The discovery of gravitational waves—predicted but not seen by Albert Einstein—made headlines last week. One of the key members of the team that found them is not only a brilliant scientist, but also a lesbian mom of color.

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