March 28, 2006: While there are some people who, because of their own prejudices, ignorance, confusion about their own sexuality or other irrational fears, oppose gay adoptions, I never thought I would hear anyone in public life - especially a politician who is sworn to look out for all citizens, say anything this hateful:
“We also have seen […]

March 28, 2006: In those rare moments when I am not actively parenting, I do manage to squeeze in a few other interests. One of those is digital photography.
In fact, I’m such a fan, I’ve started a second podcast - The Digital Photography Show. Check it out if you’re interested in taking better pictures.
 
 

March 25, 2006: As many states consider putting anti-gay adoption measures on the ballot (in what most observers call a cynical move to mobilize conservative voters to come to the polls) another major study from a respected and objective source has come out proving that LGBT people make great parents. Below is highlights from an […]

March 23, 2006: This is from the AP:
(Washington) The public backlash over gay marriage has receded since a controversial decision by the Massachusetts Supreme Court in 2003 to legalize those marriages stirred strong opposition, says a poll released Wednesday.
Gay marriage remains a divisive issue, with 51 percent opposing it, the poll by the Pew Research Center […]

March 18, 2006: I just came across this article from the Miami Sun Sentinel that HRC reprints. I like this story for many reasons, but my favorite is the kid’s quote at the end. (I cut out some of the middle, but you can read the whole article here):
Momentum is Building, Gay Adoption Backers Say
Erika Slife, South […]

March 17,2006: I’ve always been a big proponent of exposing our children to books with families that look like theirs. Not only did I read books like One Dad, Two Dads, Brown Dad, Blue Dad to my son, but I sent those books into school with him when it was his turn to bring a […]

The Gay Parenting Show # 19 – Raising Boys Without Men – (MP3 – 14MB – 40min)
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March 12, 2006: Does a boy need a father go grow up “masculine,” strong, and emotionally healthy. Not according to Peggy Drexler, PH.D, our guest today and author of “Raising Boys Without Men: How Maverick […]

March 10, 2006: In an unbelievably ugly move, Catholic Charities of Boston has decided to withdraw from performing ANY adoptions rather than place children with LGBT parents (current Mass. antidiscrimination laws require the group not to discriminate against LGBT people in their placements).
This is from The Boston Globe:
The Boston Archdiocese’s Catholic Charities said Friday it […]

March 8, 2006: Many of the men who write me say that they conceived their children in heterosexual marriages before coming out as gay. According to a recent article in the New York Times, they are hardly alone. Click here to read the whole story:
One hour into “Brokeback Mountain,” Amy Jo Remmele began to cry, […]

March 8, 2006: Many of us have had to answer our children’s questions about our sexuality, and many of us will have to in the future. So, how does pop icon Madonna answer her nine-year old daughter’s queries? Pretty oddly, if you ask me.
“(Lourdes) is really obsessed with who is gay,” says Madonna in an […]

The Gay Parenting Show # 18 – A Lesbian’s Journey with Artificial Insemination – (MP3 – 14MB – 41min)

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March 4, 2006: Today we talk to a lesbian who shares her story about artificial insemination.
Anne has started a blog called A Journey through Planned Motherhood about her and […]

March 4, 2006: Check out this great editorial from the Tallahassee Democrat, which calls for Florida lawmakers to repeal their ban on adoption by people who are LGBT:
 At first glance, the news that the state Legislature might revisit Florida’s counterproductive ban on gay adoptions sounds encouraging. But in an election year, skepticism is called for.
Rep. […]

March 4, 2006: Florida continues its will-they-or-won’t-they dance on amending their law to allow adoption by people who are LGBT. If they do, it will be good news for the thousands of children in that state who are stuck in foster care. This is from 365Gay.com:
(Tallahassee. Florida) A House Republican leader said he would consider […]