LGBTQ Parenting Roundup: International Edition
Even as the year winds down, there’s still plenty of news about LGBTQ parents and our families. Here’s a roundup of some recent stories from around the world that I haven’t yet covered.
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Happy November 18th, the Queer Holiday that Should Be
Happy November 18th! Today is the anniversary of the historic 2003 ruling that made Massachusetts the first U.S. state to allow same-sex couples to marry. It also marks the 2003 repeal of the U.K.’s anti-LGBTQ Section 28 law. Additionally, it’s the “Massaversary” of when my spouse and I legally wed (though we celebrate our true anniversary in April).
Watch: Short Film About Gay Dad and His Daughter’s First Weeks of School
In a moving new short film, a gay dad prepares lunches for his daughter during her first weeks of school and reflects on starting his family, his own difficult school days, and his hopes for the future. Along with the film is a short documentary that looks more broadly at what family means to LGBTQ people.
Watch: New Ad for British Retailer Argos Stars Two-Mom Family
A new online ad for British retailer Argos shows a Black two-mom family and their two kids transforming a boring backyard movie night into something special after a home delivery from the company.
LGBTQ Parenting Roundup: Quarantine Edition 3
LGBTQ parenting news keeps on coming, even during a pandemic. Here are some of the stories from the U.S. and around the world that I haven’t covered elsewhere.
LGBTQ Parenting Roundup: Quarantine Edition 2
This roundup happens to have a particularly international flavor. We may not be able to travel in real life right now, but we can take a virtual trip with LGBTQ families around the world. Join in!
LGBTQ Parenting Roundup – Post-Pride Edition
But is it ever really post-Pride? Let’s keep the feeling going all year. Nevertheless, let’s move through July with a look at some of the many recent pieces at the intersection of queerness and parenting.
LGBTQ Parenting Roundup
Here’s what’s happening that I haven’t covered in depth elsewhere. Pull up a cup of coffee, tea, or other beverage and read on!
LGBTQ Parenting Roundup: End-of-Pride-Month Edition
Pride Month may be drawing to a close, but there’s still lots of news for and about LGBTQ parents. Read on for headlines from Hong Kong, Israel, Ireland, and Britain as well as the U.S. Learn about a young pro hockey player showing pride for his family, and see what you think about Fox’s idea for a new show with a queer mom.
LGBTQ Parenting Roundup
As we head into the holidays, here are some of the LGBTQ parenting stories making headlines around the world.