gay families

baby-making

Daily Fix

society + culture

Children Raised by Single Moms or by Lesbian Couples Are Just Fine

Focusing on the number or gender of individuals raising children distracts us from the reality that patriarchal power structures and unequal social institutions are what really make things disadvantageous for…

Malaika —

Jan 5, 2013

Daily Fix

gay adoption

politics + activism

Kansas Tries To Get Child Support From Sperm Donor Because Lesbians Aren’t Real Parents

A state in America has once again tried to eff things up for a same-sex couple!

Hansen —

Jan 2, 2013

Daily Fix

france

politics + activism

France’s Counter-Protests Warm My Frozen Heart

Same-sex marriage supporters take to France’s streets to show they can be louder and wittier than the conservative right.

Kristen —

Dec 18, 2012

Daily Fix

documentaries

movie reviews

Watch and Walk Away Angry: Ward v. Ward, A Documentary on Lesbian’s Custody Battle

Who is more fit to raise a child: a convicted murderer or a lesbian mom?

Gabrielle Korn —

Dec 4, 2012

Daily Fix

gay families

politics + activism

French Leader Offends Gays as He Attempts to Placate the Political Right

French President François Hollande spoke to a congregation of mayors on Tuesday, leaving many incensed. Instead of blaming others for their misinterpretation, Hollande acts like a human being and owns…

Kristen —

Nov 22, 2012

Daily Fix

gay families

politics + activism

Regnerus Says Family Structure Study Wasn’t About Same-Sex Parents After All

Despite being held up as incontrovertible proof of the evils of gay parenting, Regnerus claims he “[took] pains in the study to say this is not about saying gay or…

Hansen —

Nov 1, 2012

gay adoption

gay families

politics + activism

Damnit France, Why Can’t You Be More Like the Netherlands?

Debates, protests and ridiculous videos over same-sex marriage aren’t limited to this side of the Atlantic.

Kristen —

Oct 26, 2012

baby-making

gay families

queer pregnancy

Oh, That’s Where Babies Come From

Kristen’s Team Pick: Here’s your daily Aww.

Kristen —

Oct 5, 2012

gay families

team pick

society + culture

“The Four 2012” Marriage Equality Ads: All The Feelings

Ali’s Team Pick: This November, four states have marriage equality on the ballot: Maine, Maryland, Minnesota and Washington. Here’s an ad straight from Maine, the first of a four-part series.

A.E. Osworth —

Oct 3, 2012

Daily Fix

gay families

society + culture

France Removes “Mère” and “Père” From French Forms For Gay Families, Which Is Magnifique

While the change in language may seem like a small thing, it’s indicative of something quite a bit larger brewing en France.

A.E. Osworth —

Sep 28, 2012

Daily Fix

ex-gay movement

society + culture

Pastor Who Helped Lisa Miller Found Guilty, But Miller Still On the Run

The pastor who helped ex-gay Lisa Miller kidnap her daughter and flee the country was convicted, but Lisa Miller and her daughter still haven’t been located.

Rachel —

Aug 15, 2012

gay families

greatest hits

first person

On Loving My Republican Brother Who Loves Me

What can we reasonably expect from our relatives when it comes to voting?

Vanessa —

Jul 23, 2012