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Highest Percentages of Same-Sex Couples with Kids Are in States Without Marriage Equality

May 22, 2013 • No comments

A new infographic from the industrious demographers at UCLA’s Williams Institute shows that the states and metro areas with the highest percentages of same-sex couples raising children are ones that have a constitutional ban on marriage.

In Politics/Current Events

Steve Marries Steve in “Blue’s Clues” Wedding

May 21, 2013 • 2 comments

Some lighter news as a break from more serious stuff: It’s been a number of years since my son watched preschool TV shows, and I’m generally glad I don’t have their earworm jingles in my head anymore. (Pre-1980s Sesame Street songs are the exceptions.) I was unexpectedly delighted, though, to hear that two actors playing “Steve” of Blue’s Clues fell in love and married each other. Here’s a video.

In Entertainment

Thinking of Oklahoma

May 20, 2013 • No comments

Tonight, I am thinking of the friends I have whose family and friends live in Moore, Oklahoma. A tornado ripped through and destroyed two elementary schools, a hospital, and unnamed other buildings earlier today. The latest numbers from MSNBC say that seven elementary school students are among the dead, and another 30 are unaccounted for.

In Politics/Current Events

Your Monday “Arrgh”: Judge Orders Lesbian Mom’s Partner to Move Out Because They’re Not Married

May 20, 2013 • No comments

A Texas judge has ruled that a lesbian mom’s partner of three years move out, because of a “morality clause” in the mom’s divorce papers (from a previous opposite-sex marriage). The clause requires that no one she has a non-marital “dating or intimate relationship” with may stay in the home after 9 p.m. if the children are present, reports the Dallas Voice. And of course, same-sex couples are forbidden by law to marry or have their marriages recognized in Texas.

In Politics and Law

Get Your Posts Ready: 8th Annual Blogging for LGBT Families Day is June 3

May 17, 2013 • No comments

In just a few short weeks, on Monday, June 3, I’ll be hosting the 8th Annual Blogging for LGBT Families Day—and you’re invited! Anyone who wants to post in support of LGBT families is welcome—allies, too. Please help spread the word!

In Blogging for LGBT Families Day 2013

Second Book Giveaway: “What Makes a Baby”

May 17, 2013 • 10 comments

Congratulations to Stacy, who won a copy of What Makes a Baby earlier this week. Here’s a second chance to win Cory Silverberg’s picture book that explains human reproduction in a way that works for all families.

In Books for Kids, Family Creation

Boy with Two Moms Stands Up Against Bullies

May 16, 2013 • No comments

Eleven-year-old Caine was physically and verbally bullied because he has long hair and two moms. He spoke out to his school superintendent and board about it, citing the support of his family, and asking them what they intend to do “to ensure we all feel safe in your schools.”

In Education