gay families

gay families

gay moms

politics + activism

Banned Cub Scout Troop Leader Jennifer Tyrrell Isn’t Giving Up: The Autostraddle Interview

The Boy Scouts of America decided to keep their anti-gay ban, while Jennifer Tyrrell keeps fighting. “How dare someone tell a mother they can’t be a part of their child’s…

Hansen —

Jul 19, 2012

documentaries

gay families

gender

What’s It Like Growing Up With A Transgender Parent? Sharon Shattuck Knows.

“I think the one thing that really sticks with me from my childhood is that I felt very alone–I felt like no one else’s family was like mine, so I…

Gina —

Jun 28, 2012

baby-making

Daily Fix

society + culture

Are Male Role Models Necessary?

A new study shows that boys raised by lesbians are properly gender socialized. Um, yay?

Riese —

Jun 25, 2012

Daily Fix

family research council

politics + activism

NOM Launches New Anti-Same-Sex-Parenting Propaganda Inspired By Sketchy Study

NOM was more than ready to misconstrue the findings of the latest study on gay families to make gay families look as bad as possible.

Rachel —

Jun 12, 2012

baby-making

Daily Fix

society + culture

New Study Questions Whether There Really Is “No Difference” Between Gay and Straight Parents

“This study cannot answer political questions about same-sex relationships and their legal legitimacy.”

Rachel —

Jun 11, 2012

gay bullying

gay families

politics + activism

Big Companies Wanna Make Big Change For GLBT Youth, Ellen’s Mom Is Involved

Johnson & Johnson, Walgreens, and PFLAG are teaming up to help stop bullying against LGBT youth.

Carmen —

May 28, 2012

Daily Fix

gay families

celebrities (vapid fluff)

Jillian Michaels and Heidi Rhoades Become Two Mommies With Two Kiddies

Jillian Michaels goes public about her relationship with Heidi Rhoades because Heidi’s just given birth to a baby boy, and Jillian just adopted a daughter, and now the whole family…

Riese —

May 23, 2012

barack obama

Daily Fix

politics + activism

BREAKING: President Obama Announces He Supports Same-Sex Marriage (With Video!)

Obama has just announced he personally supports gay marriage.

Rachel —

May 9, 2012

Daily Fix

gay families

politics + activism

DADT Is Repealed, But Lesbians Still Can’t Be Cub Scout Den Leaders

It’s no accident that the Boy Scout Oath calls for young scouts to be “morally straight.”

Rachel —

Apr 18, 2012

Daily Fix

exclude

politics + activism

Gay Families Attend White House Easter Egg Roll Hoping for Eggs, Workplace Protection Executive Order

“My message – and the message of my family – echoes President Obama’s campaign slogan: We can’t wait. It’s time for President Obama to sign this executive order.”

Rachel —

Apr 9, 2012

advice

coming out a little later

breakups

How To Leave Your Husband (Because You’re a Lesbian)

Once upon a time I married a man, had kids, and realized I was a lesbian. Here’s what happened and what I wish somebody had told me at the time.

Laneia —

Mar 29, 2012

Daily Fix

gay families

politics + activism

Michigan’s Anti-Gay Law That Hurts Domestic Partners Meets an ACLU Lawsuit

Michigan has passed a law denying domestic partners of public employees any benefits, but the ACLU isn’t happy about it.

Rachel —

Jan 7, 2012