Mary Bonauto, lead counsel in the Massachusetts case that won same-sex couples the right to wed, spoke in November at a WBUR Kennedy Library Forum about marriage equality. When asked about the potential impact of the demonstrations that have sprung up since the election, she said: Demonstrations are important. They make people feel good also, […]
Helen and I take a post-holiday look at some of our favorite presents of the year, including a new obsession for all the board- and card-game geeks out there (adults and kids), as well as some items for the younger tots. We also thank readers for your more serious parenting questions, and promise to address
365gay.com has just posted a long piece of mine on new research about how parents’ reactions to their LGBT children can have long-term effects on their children’s health and well being. Seems obvious—and you may even have seen the news a few days ago when the first paper on this work came out. I’ve gone
Time for another collection of recent news about LGBT parents. First, though, make sure you’ve voted for Mombian as Best Large Blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. Even if you voted yesterday, please do so again. You can cast a vote once every 24 hours, and they all count. Many thanks! If you’re married, civil
I’ve been graciously invited by Working Mother magazine to give the keynote speech at their first-ever L-Moms & Allies Breakfast on January 21 in New York City. If you live in the greater New York City area, you are more than welcome to attend. I’d love to meet you there. The only catch is that
Just a gentle reminder that 24 hours have elapsed since voting began in the 2008 Weblog Awards, and that Mombian is in the running for Best Large Blog. You can (and should!) vote once every 24 hours through January 13, since results are cumulative. Right now, I’m far from first—but I’m not last, either, and
This is appalling. A Louisiana man has confessed to murdering his two-year-old son so he wouldn’t have to make child-support payments. The man is divorced, and there is no indication it was because he is LGBT, so I am assuming he’s straight. (If he were LGBT, I’d guess the media would have latched right on
I’m honored to announce that Mombian has been selected as a finalist for “Best Large Blog” in the 2008 Weblog Awards. Voting is now open! I’d very much appreciate your votes. You can vote once every 24 hours in each blog category through Tuesday January 13, 2009 at 10:00 p.m. GMT (5:00 p.m. EST and
Quick: Name the car brand most often associated with lesbians. That’s right, Subaru, the only car company “with a specifically pro-lesbian track record.” Its Forrester was “a lesbian icon from day one,” and the company has long been marketing on The L Word. Next question: Name the only major automaker to post a yearly sales
Children’s musicians Erin Lee and Marci bring us the next of their regular posts with thematic recommendations for kid-friendly music, plus activities to make the songs an interactive experience for the whole family. Look for Erin Lee and Marci here on the first Monday of each month, or visit their homepage, www.gottaplay.org. I’ve created links
