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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

November 28, 2005: I really shouldn’t read the news because it makes me nuts. But not as nuts, apparently, as the frightening yet laughable American Family Association.
They’re boycotting dolls -dolls!- because they support abortion and lesbianism. This is from CNN.
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (AP) — A Roman Catholic school is canceling a fashion show by the […]

November 22, 2005: We have a winner for The Gay Parenting Show’s first contest — Leslie, from Nashville, TN, who not only is straight, but she’s childless! OK, maybe she’s not the expected audience for a show intended for LGBT parents, but actually, judging from the comments I get, we have quite a few straight […]

November 22, 2005: While we as a generation of LGBT parents are fostering tolerance and acceptance of diversity, others are still fighting against progress. In Washington State, a school has banned a novel about gay teens for somewhat spurious reasons. This is from the Advocate.
In banning Geography Club, superintendent Patti Banks said she […]

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November 4, 2005: I meant to upload this two weeks ago when it happened, but since I think its kind of cool, I’ll post it now. We had an unusually early snowfall this year, which resulted in a beautiful combination of fall color and winter whiteness. Unfortunately, the storm was tough on local utilities - […]

November 3, 2005: First, The Podcast Network achieved quite a coup with network-wide sponsorship from Motorola, and now they’re announcing a groundbreaking deal with Azure Wireless, the leading Australian provider of high-speed wireless Internet services.
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October 20, 2005: Yesterday, I had a great time interviewing author, columnist, activist and gay dad Dan Savage for the next episode of The Gay Parenting Show. Dan’s a great guy, and our interview covered his new book, The Commitment, our families, and a bunch of other stuff. Here’s what Publisher’s Weekly has to […]

October 9, 2005: Now that I’m recovered from the arrival of our new baby boy (and by “recovered” I mean no longer falling asleep while standing up in the shower), I’m starting to work on a new episode of The Gay Parenting Show. I’m making this public promise to you all that by next […]

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Stay tuned for some really exciting news next week as we kick this thing back into gear, and I know […]

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September 2, 2005: Gay.com reported this story about a court decision that, even when it come to LGBT families, good parenting trumps biology. I applaud the judge for recognizing that the needs and well-being of the children should be the most important factors in determining custory.
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania heard arguments […]

September 1, 2005: I try not to go off-topic too much on this page, but I can’t ignore the unbelievable devastation in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Maybe being a parent makes you more sensitive, especially to the pain of children, but I found myself weeping today as I watched the news. I just can’t […]

August 29, 2005: Have a comment or question about something you heard on the show? I’d love to hear from you. To leave a message on this board, just click where it says “no comment” and a form will open up for your to post your thoughts. Likewise, if there is already a comment, just […]

August 26, 2005: A prominent Republican has come out favoring some sort of legal recognition for our families. This is from The Southern Voice.
“Retired U.S. Sen. John C. Danforth made clear Thursday that while he agrees that marriage is only between a man and a woman, there should not be a constitutional amendment banning gay […]

August 24, 2005: In the latest legal decision that advances the cause of LGBT parents, the California Supreme Court has taken action to protect kids of gay parents. This is from the AP: “The California supreme court has said gay and lesbian couples who raise children are lawful parents and must provide for their children […]

August 23, 2005: Check out this great looking conference in upstate NY.
“Lesbian and gay parents, would-be parents, and their children will gather in upstate New York this fall for a weekend of learning, sharing and playing. The 2005 Pride and Joy Families Weekend Conference will take place Friday, November 11 through Sunday, November 13 […]

August 16, 2005: The Boston Globe has a very long and comprehensive article about the possible causes of homosexuality. The reporter looks at the many different theories and concludes “no matter how imperfect these studies are, when you put them all together and examine them closely, the message is clear: While post-birth development may well […]

August 11, 2005: As podcasts are a new media, I’ve heard from many people who are interested in listening to the show but don’t know how. First of all - THANKS! I hope you join us. And, luckily, there are a few ways you can enjoy all this gay parenting goodness. […]

July 26, 2005: In a surprising turn, Catholics down under are among the least homophobic people in Australia, a new study found. According the the Australian Associated Press, this has occured “despite the church’s leaders railing against gay rights.”
The study, called Mapping Homophobia in Australia, showed two-thirds of Baptists and evangelical Christians […]

July 19, 2005: Florida man convicted of murdering 3-year-old “gay” son: A Florida man stands convicted of second-degree murder after killing his 3-year-old son because he thought the boy might grow up to be gay. A Tampa jury on Thursday found Ronnie Paris Jr. guilty of second-degree manslaughter and aggravated child abuse in the death […]