On Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2026
This year seems an especially good time to recall some of Dr. King’s wisdom.
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A Queer Parent’s Thoughts on Gratitude and Hope
We are heading into what is supposed to be a time to give thanks, but it feels like there is little to be thankful for right now. Finding gratitude is tough, but here’s what I’m grateful for this year, and what is giving me hope as we head towards the next.
Pride Is Forever
Pride Month may be over, but our pride in ourselves, our families, and our communities will be the fuel that keeps us going all year long. Here’s where I’m finding inspiration and mission right now.
“A World Perspective”: Wise Words from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Once again, let’s give Dr. King the floor today:
Watch: LGBTQ Artists of Color Sing Out Strong in Virtual Performance of Sesame Street Classic
Here’s a great video to brighten your day: an a cappella virtual rendition of “Sing,” the classic song from Sesame Street, by a talented group of LGBTQ artists of color (plus some family and friends).
Watch: Melissa Etheridge and Daughter Bailey Sing Us Songs
Melissa Etheridge formed much of the soundtrack for my coming-out years, back before either of us had children. Now, she’s teaming with her grown daughter Bailey Cypheridge to entertain us while we’re all in quarantine. Have a listen—even if, like me, you’re astounded at how fast the years have flown.
Watch: “Mammas” Music Video Celebrates Many Kinds of Moms
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Houston-based soul band The Suffers has released a new video for their song “Mammas,” celebrating many kinds of mothers and family connections.
Lesbian Moms Are Funny — At Least This One
Judy Gold has been a stand-up comedian for 20 years and won two Emmys for writing and producing The Rosie O’Donnell Show. She’s also a “Jewish lesbian mother of two,” and spoke recently with Forbes about where she gets her sense of humor, how she got started in standup, her one-woman shows, and what she thinks about labels.
Colorado Lesbian Moms Wed Each Other for 4th Time; Son Says, “Again?”
Colorado lesbian moms Fran and Anna Simon have married/civil unioned/committed to each other four times. Their seven-year-old son is a little tired of all the fuss.
Watch: Video Poem Celebrates Marriage Equality
I can think of no better way to start today than with this video of U.S. Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco’s new poem, “Until We Could.” It captures the spirit of the fight for marriage equality — but more than that, it captures the spirit of marriage.