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.
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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.
Three Parents Recognized in NY Ruling
For Pi Day, a post brought to you by the number three: A New York judge has granted shared custody to three people who had been raising a child together in a polyamorous triad—and relied on the earlier case of a two-mom couple in in his ruling.
Birth Certificate Victory for Lesbian Moms in Federal Court
Two lesbian moms won a legal victory yesterday when a U.S. District Court in South Carolina ruled that it is unconstitutional for the state to deny accurate birth certificates to children of married same-sex couples.
Mother of Exiles
I am the granddaughter of Jewish immigrants on my father’s side, and the great-granddaughter of Jewish immigrants on my mother’s. I am sickened by President Trump’s new immigration and refugee ban.
8 Quotes from President Obama About LGBTQ Families
Yesterday, I explored what President Obama has done to make lives better for LGBTQ families. Today, his last day in office, I simply want to highlight a few specific quotes from him and say “Thank you.”
Obama’s Legacy for LGBTQ Families
As President Barack Obama ends eight years in office, let’s reflect on what he and his administration have done to advance understanding of and equality for LGBTQ parents and our children.
Florida Birth Certificate Win for Same-Sex Parents
Married same-sex parents in Florida now have more family security, as the State has settled a suit brought against it by two couples denied accurate birth certificates for their children.
Arkansas Supreme Court: Same-Sex Spouses Have No Right to Both Be on Kids’ Birth Certificates
Some bad news today: The Arkansas Supreme Court has reversed a lower-court decision and ruled that same-sex spouses do not have a constitutional right to put both their names on their children’s birth certificates.
Picking Up the Shards: Further Thoughts on the Election
I made a cake on November 8th to celebrate what I thought would be Hillary Clinton’s election. For decoration, I melted sugar into sheets and broke it into shards to represent the glass ceiling that I hoped she would shatter.
