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Member since: 2005-08-25 22:37:26
Website URL: http://www.mombian.com
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Reflections on 20 Years of Marriage
May 9th, 2013 at 8:54 pmThanks, Kim! Yes, I think same- and different-sex couples are more alike than not. Having said that, I put in the romance/sex line because there are unfortunately some people who still think same-sex parents will do inappropriate things in front of their kids. (Seriously, though, if they want to stop gay sex, they should encourage us all to get married and have kids.)
Good News or Bad News for Children of Same-Sex Parents Applying for Financial Aid?
May 1st, 2013 at 11:00 amThanks, S! Useful analysis!
The Most Powerful Lesbian Moms in America 2013
April 18th, 2013 at 9:22 pmThanks, Nancy! She sounds awesome, and I’ll definitely keep an eye out for her name from now on. I’ve added her to the list!
Haiku for the Supreme Court
April 3rd, 2013 at 9:06 pmThat’s great, Clio! Thanks for sharing!
Welcome, Visitors from the New York Times Site!
March 31st, 2013 at 7:28 pmThanks, Polly!
Children of Same-Sex Parents Speak Out for Equality
March 28th, 2013 at 11:21 pmGreat story, Sally! Thanks for sharing it.
The Most Powerful Lesbian Moms in America 2012
March 27th, 2013 at 5:43 pmJ. Clark: Rachel Maddow is great, but she’s not a mom.
Helen and I Celebrate 20 Happy (but Not Legal) Years Together
March 22nd, 2013 at 6:31 pmThanks! Glad you liked it.
LGBT Young People and Those with LGBT Parents Wanted for Survey on Media and Identity
March 14th, 2013 at 8:57 amThanks, S. I appreciate your feedback, and will certainly relay this to my colleagues.
DOMA and Parenting: Game On
March 10th, 2013 at 8:34 pmGood point, Ned. I agree with you insofar as the Prop 8 case isn’t directly challenging DOMA. But as Jeffrey Toobin pointed out in the New Yorker, “Obama could take the position, as the plaintiffs have, that the Constitution compels every state in the union to allow same-sex marriage” — which would essentially put an end to Section 2 of DOMA (which allows states to choose (or not) recognition of same-sex marriages from other states), as I understand it.
Why Burping Turtles are Like LGBT Kids Books: A Post for Dr. Seuss
March 1st, 2013 at 12:11 pmI should amend: the NEA’s diversity calendar does include LGBT History Month in October. I guess they went with the more educational of the two LGBT months, and left off Pride.
Pro Basketball Star with Two Moms Delights Kid with Two Moms
January 30th, 2013 at 10:27 pmThanks for letting me share your story! And thanks for all you’re doing in Colorado!
American Library Association Honors LGBT-Inclusive Books for Kids and Young Adults
January 29th, 2013 at 11:31 pmThanks! Glad you like them!
Coverage of Supreme Court, DOMA, and Parental Rights Misleads
December 10th, 2012 at 11:44 pmMy understanding (and again, I’m no lawyer) is that the Supreme Court can only address Section 3 in the case currently under review, and the Prop 8 case is only to confirm or reject the existing (but on-hold) ruling from the 9th Circuit. Prop 8 Trial Tracker says, “the Supreme Court will consider arguments on the central constitutional question presented to the Court by the proponents of Proposition 8: “Whether the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment prohibits the State of California from defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman,” so I don’t think that case would become another nation-wide Loving.
Obligatory Lesbian Mom Turkey Baster Post
November 26th, 2012 at 7:40 pmThanks, Polly. I’ve been equally inspired by your words. And yikes, we’ve been doing this a long time.
Florida Lesbian and Gay Adoptive Parents Tell Their Stories
November 19th, 2012 at 1:41 pmGood point, Eliza! That, too.
Gay Penguin Dads to Form Support Group
November 9th, 2012 at 8:24 pmCool! I hadn’t known. I guest we are everywhere, as they say.
Gay Penguin Dads to Form Support Group
November 9th, 2012 at 8:22 pmLOL!
Milestones in LGBT Parenting History
October 30th, 2012 at 9:17 pmOh, you’re right. That got flipped around somehow. I’ve fixed the text; image remains as it was, unfortunately. Thanks for the catch!
Post of the Week: "Stereotypically Dysfunctional"
October 18th, 2012 at 8:40 pmYou’re very welcome! Great site!
Lesbian Moms Influence Neighbors' Views on Marriage Equality
October 17th, 2012 at 12:17 amI totally agree, Heather. I suppose there’s some sense in having straight couples speak to straight voters–but the strategy is scarily close to the one used four years ago during the run-up to the Prop 8 ballot measure, which I criticized here, for reasons similar to yours.
From Pillows to Penguins: My Night at the Residence Inn Boston Harbor
August 29th, 2012 at 8:23 amCool! And in case any Marriott or Residence Inn folks are reading this: Roger is a straight ally — proof that LGBT friendliness pays off even outside the LGBT community itself.
Birthday Pride
July 17th, 2012 at 1:50 amWell, you give me hope that my family will get through our son’s teen years, too. (And if not, at least I’ll be well fed. ;)
What's In a Lesbian Super PAC?
July 17th, 2012 at 1:47 amLOL! And the extra pair of softball cleats!
Gender Spectrum Conference for Gender Nonconforming Children, Youth, and Their Families
June 28th, 2012 at 6:53 pmGlad it’s useful! You might also recommend Gender Spectrum founder Stephanie Brill’s book (co-authored with Rachel Pepper), The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals.