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Australian Senate Opposition Leader (and a Lesbian Mom) Speaks Against Homophobia

July 22, 2014 • No comments

Australian Senator for South Australia and Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Penny Wong, last week gave a pointed Senate speech against homophobia in sports, schools, and elsewhere.

In Politics and Law

Workplace Nondiscrimination Executive Order Brings Protections to More, But Not All

July 21, 2014 • No comments

I didn’t want to let the day pass without an acknowledgment of the historic signing by President Obama of an executive order to ban federal contractors from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. The order also added “gender identity” to an executive order of President Clinton that banned discrimination against federal employees on the basis of sexual orientation. Today’s order will directly benefit many LGBTQ people and their families — but it isn’t enough.

In Politics and Law, Working

Yes, Children Are Making their Mark on Marriage Equality

July 21, 2014 • No comments

Last month, I wrote, “It used to be that ‘Think of the children!’ was an argument against marriage equality. Now that’s an argument for it,” as ruling after ruling after ruling for marriage equality has heavily weighed the interests of children. A Reuters article yesterday covered the same theme.

In Politics and Law

English Soccer Star: “Why Being a Gay Mum Can Help My England Career”

July 21, 2014 • No comments

Think you’re a soccer mom? Casey Stoney, who captained England’s football (soccer) team in the last Olympics, is expecting twins with her partner Megan Harris, who was also a professional player. Now THEY are going to be soccer moms.

In Sports, Work and Life, Working

New Book Club Delivers LGBTQ-Inclusive Picture Books to Your Door

July 18, 2014 • No comments

The past few years have been sorely lacking in quality, LGBTQ-inclusive picture books. There have been some, but they’ve been few and far between. Author and educator S. Bear Bergman aims to change that with the launch of a subscription-based book club that will deliver a new LGBTQ and two-spirit picture book to your home or school every other month.

In Books for Kids

Gay Dads Save Daughter, Human Race in New Sci-Fi Film

July 17, 2014 • No comments

Two gay dads will be the focus of a new science fiction film — not because they’re gay, but because they’re human.

In Entertainment

Watch: Mother Tells Story of Her Transgender Daughter

July 16, 2014 • No comments

This video of Debi Jackson, a self-proclaimed “conservative Southern Baptist Republican from Alabama,” talking about her six-year-old transgender daughter, will bring tears of happiness to your eyes.

Mombian Cooks: Terraria Birthday Cake

July 15, 2014 • No comments

My son’s latest video game obsession is Terraria, which combines building, adventure, and mining — sort of like Minecraft in 2D, with more role-playing game thrown in. One of the bad guys (“bosses”) in the game is a giant bloody eyeball. For his birthday, therefore, I decided to give him what only an 11-year-old video gamer would want: a giant bloody eyeball birthday cake. It wasn’t as gross as it sounds; read on for details and my secret to making spheres with sweets.

In Kitchen and Food

Watch: Lesbian Moms 1st Same-Sex Couple to Marry in Denver

July 14, 2014 • No comments

The Simons testifying in support of civil unions in 2012 (Courtesy of One Colorado)

Here’s a bit of good news to start your week. Colorado lesbian moms Fran and Anna Simon, whom NPR called “the de facto face of the civil unions debate” back when the state was trying to pass civil unions, have now gotten married.