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“Leaving” Queer Families Behind

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) turned 25 this week, but LGBTQ parents are less likely than others to have access to paid leave, a recent article reminds us.

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Former Nanny: “Don’t Serve Me Urine and Say It’s Lemonade”

Today’s post is a guest piece by Sarah Toce, publisher and editor-in-chief of The Seattle Lesbian and a former nanny (who is now a mom herself). She offers us a reminder that nannies are people, too, have lives outside of their jobs, and deserve to be treated with respect.

Col. Kristin Goodwin

New Air Force Academy Commandant Is a Bomber Pilot and Lesbian Mom

Colonel Kristin Goodwin has been nominated to be the new commandant of cadets at the Air Force Academy. She has a sterling record as a bomber pilot and wing commander and, most recently, as senior military assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force. She also has a wife and two kids.

State of the Movement Plenary, Creating Change 2016

LGBTQ Parents Creating Change

I spent January 22-24 at the National LGBTQ Task Force’s Creating Change conference in Chicago, joining 4000 activists from across the spectrum, of all ages, colors, and backgrounds, to learn, network, and plan for the future. Here’s a look at some of the family-related highlights I observed.

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Court Blocks FMLA Leave for Same-Sex Spouses

A judge has blocked the U.S. Department of Labor’s new rule that married same-sex spouses who are otherwise eligible could to take time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), even if they don’t live in states that recognize their marriage.

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Same-Sex Spouses Can Now Take FMLA Leave in All States

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that married same-sex spouses who are otherwise eligible will be able to take time off to care for each other under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), even if they don’t live in states that recognize their marriage. But same-sex parents should know one more thing about FMLA.

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