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Archive for December, 2005

The “E” in “English” = “Enlightened”

Saturday, December 31st, 2005

December 30, 2005: Has anyone else noticed how Britian’s attitudes towards homosexuality have improved since Madonna moved there? First they legalize civil unions, and now they make their adoption laws gay-friendly. The list of reasons to move to the UK just keeps growing. I got this from PageOneQ.com:
Changes to the adoption laws allowing […]

Wanna Be On TV?

Wednesday, December 28th, 2005

December 27 2005: The good people at GLAAD forwarded this message to me. I’m too shy to do this, but if you’re looking for your 15 minutes of fame go for it!
ABC’s hit show SUPERNANNY is currently looking for families consisting of same-sex couples and their children (infant to teens) who want to take part […]

Happy Holidays to All

Sunday, December 25th, 2005

December 25, 2005: Happy Holidays to all - especially to my fellow gay parents.
We are building new kinds of family, and showing the world new models of love and tolerance. Yay for us!
As a holiday present, here’s an editorial from USA Today. Although most of us would prefer that the […]

We’re Human, Too

Monday, December 19th, 2005

December 19,. 2005: I’m proud to live in the first state that allowed civil unions, although I now see it only as a step towards full marriage rights. Unfortunately, one of the pioneering couples in the fight for equality are now no more. This is from MSNBC:
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. - A lesbian couple who […]

Does 6% Sound Right to You?

Thursday, December 15th, 2005

December 14, 2005: How many gay people are there? The British Gov’t took a stab:
As gay and lesbian couples in the United Kingdom rush to register their civil partnerships, the government has released figures showing that 6% of the British population is gay or lesbian. That translates into 3.6 million people, London’s Daily Telegraph reported […]

The Gay Parenting Show # 14 – All about PFLAG

Tuesday, December 13th, 2005

The Gay Parenting Show # 14 – All about PFLAG (MP3 – 16.5MB – 46min)

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December 10, 2005: As the inimitable Miss Midler says, you gotta have friends. Also parents and families, which is why I was so glad to interview Jody Huckaby, the executive director of Parents, Families and Friends […]

Upcoming Chat with PFLAG

Saturday, December 10th, 2005

December 9, 2005: I taped a very interesting interview with Jody Huckaby, the executive director of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG). What a great guy.
The interview will be on Episode #14, which should be posted sometime this weekend (assuming the kids aren’t as crazed and sick as they were […]

Why Do They Say Such Mean Things About My Parents?

Thursday, December 8th, 2005

December 7, 2005: As the attacks against us and our famlies continue (have you been reading about the Ford Motor Company caving to the religious right?) The Family Pride Coaltion has just released a free guide to help you talk to your children when they are exposed to hateful invective about thier family. (I usually […]

While America Moves Backwards, Other Countries Progress

Wednesday, December 7th, 2005

December 6, 2005: It makes me sad that while five states in America are considering anti-gay adoption bans, other countries are institutionalizing freedom and progress. This is from the BBC:
Belgium backs gay adoption plans
Belgian MPs have backed plans to allow adoption by gay couples, two years after legalising same-sex marriage.
The lower […]

The Gay Parenting Show # 13 – Speak Out for Your Family!

Tuesday, December 6th, 2005

The Gay Parenting Show # 13 – Speak Out for Your Family! (MP3 – 15.8MB – 45min)

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December 4, 2005: Whether you’ve got a big mouth (like me) or are the shy, retiring type, its time for you to speak out for our families!
Luckily, the Family Pride Coalition will show you how, […]

Let Your Shopping Dollars Support Our Community

Thursday, December 1st, 2005

November 30, 2005: Just in time for the Holidays, HRC has released a terrific guide to help you decide what companies will get your hard-earned dollars. This is the form letter that HRC wants you to email to your friends - let’s just pretend you got this in your inbox, OK?
Just in time for […]

Chicago, Chicago, It’s A Hell of A Town!

Thursday, December 1st, 2005

November 30, 2005: I wrote a few days ago that New Hamphire was on my you-know-what list (I have to watch my language now that I’m a dad, you know) for their support of a ban on equal marriage. That’s why I’m so happy to report that there are still states in the country where […]