February 25, 2006: In a response to legislation that seeks to ban LGBT people from adopting, a Democratic State Senator is seeking to ban another class of people from building their families. This is from 365Gay.com:
An Ohio Democrat is proposing legislation that would prevent Republicans from adopting children, a move aimed at embarrassing the GOP […]

February 24, 2006: In a huge victory for families, it looks like only one state will have a ban against LGBT adoptions on the ballot this year. Previous reports expected anti-gay bills in 16 states. This is great news.
Maybe the conservative agitators saw the results of the recent USA Today poll (see post below) which […]

February 24, 2006: USA Today is fast becoming my favorite newspaper. First, they have the terrific good taste to include The Gay Parenting Show in an article on parenting podcasts (click here if you don’t believe me!).
Then, they run an accurate, if depressing, article on bills to ban gay adoption in 16 states. They also […]

February 23, 2006: Last week, the Roman Catholic leaders of Massachusetts moved to further abuse children (they just love screwing over the kids, don’t they?) by denying them loving homes with parents of the same sex. This is from the Boston Globe:
The four Roman Catholic bishops of Massachusetts plan to seek permission from the state […]

February 21, 2006: USA Today has an article about how conservatives are using LGBT adption as their new wedge issue to get out the vote. It’s almost too depresssing to read.
However, you can help demonstrate support for adoption rights by voting in their online poll. Follow this link to the story and cast your […]

February 20, 2006: Corri Planck is the deputy executive director of the Family Pride Coaltion, the only national group that works exclusively on protecting LGBT families. She and her partner, Dianne Hardy-Garcia, recently suffered an unbelievable loss when a young girl to whom they had provided foster care was allegedly killed by abusive relatives. […]

The Gay Parenting Show # 17 – Gay Families on the White House Lawn? – (MP3 – 14MB – 35min)

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February 18, 2006: Today we talk to the woman at the center of an exciting proposal to bring our families to the White House Lawn.
Jennifer Chrisler, executive director of […]

February 17, 2006: A few days ago, I reported that Florida was actually considering putting children before prejudice by allowing LGBT people to adopt when it is clearly in the best interest of the child. Mind you, this bill wasn’t a total repeal of the state’s ban on gay adoptions; it would just have […]

February 15, 2006: It’s really exciting to have been mentioned in USA Today today (doesn’t that double “today” sound weird? But there’s no way around it, I suppose). Thanks for coming by to take a look.
A special welcome to any LGBT people who have found the show through the article. I hope you’ll check out […]

February 14, 2006: In a shocking move, Florida, the only state in America which outright bans lesbians and gay men from adopting, is considering allowing loving parents to provide a permanent home to children in need.
Could the Sunshine State really be putting children’s welfare ahead of prejudice? Who would do such a thing? It sounds […]

February 13, 2006: I love being a dad. But today was one of those days when I loved it a little less.
On Mondays, our son and foster chld both go to the same daycare. I went early today to pick up our foster child for a doctor’s appointment, but when I got there I […]

February 13, 2006: The leadership in the Senate is once again pushing their divisive, hateful Constitutional Amendment against equal marriage. AMERICABlog put it like this:
Bill Frist promised to bring the anti-gay marriage amendment up for a vote in the Senate. It is, after all, an election year and they have to feed the beast: […]

February 11, 2006: Idaho adds to the lists of states fighting to keep discrimination alive and well. This is from 365gay.com:
Boise, Idaho) The Idaho Senate will vote Monday on a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would ban same-sex marriage and civil unions.
The amendment says that “a marriage between a man and […]

February 10, 2006: HRC is promoting a new petition drive for equal marriage rights. Sign it here and forward it. I can’t think of an easier way to support equality.
From coast to coast, we are coming closer to achieving true marriage equality for GLBT Americans. But we need your help to fight efforts to deny […]

February 10, 2006: The new Curious George movie opens this weekend in the US. I’m planning on bringing Sasha. But it turns out the real-life story behind the movie has a tragic gay twist.
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of “Curious George” collaborator Alan J. Shalleck.Police charged Rex Ditto, 29, and […]

February 10, 2006: I’ve avoided writing about Brokeback Mountain (loved it, loved it, loved it!) but I can’t resist pointing this out from 365Gay.com:
The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday banned “Brokeback Mountain” and other nations in the region are expected to follow. China’s censor’s banned it last month. In Malaysia the country’s largest distributor has […]

February 9, 2006: I got a nice note from a woman who’s started a very interesting blog that chronicles her and partner’s “voyage as a lesbian couple trying to conceive through IUI.”
I love it when our families tell their stories. Anne is a charming writer and I hope she keeps up the blog. There […]