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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

Lesbian Moms on National Magazine Covers? That’s So Spring of 2013

May 15, 2013 • No comments

The New Yorker made headlines last week for featuring lesbian moms on its cover for Mothers’ Day. But as Elixher reminded me, another national, not-LGBT-specific magazine featured lesbian moms on the cover this spring: Black Enterprise.

In Media Coverage

Minnesota Proves 13 Is Lucky

May 14, 2013 • No comments

Minnesota will today become the 12th state to legalize marriage for same-sex couples—the 13th if one counts the District of Columbia—after the state Senate voted yesterday (May 13, 2013) to pass a marriage equality bill. Lucky 13.

In Politics and Law

Book Giveaway: “What Makes a Baby?” — a Book for All Families

May 13, 2013 • 16 comments

One of the most frequent questions I get from readers is “Do you know of any children’s books about reproduction that work for my family?” Now, no matter how you created your family, and no matter what your gender identity, I’m happy to say the answer is “Yes.” And I’m giving away signed copies. What [...]

In Books for Kids, Family Creation