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How my MAGA mom still got my trans son’s pronouns right

Can a mother's love conquer social and political differences? A personal reflection on a mom, motherhood, and how love does indeed win in the end.

Tennessee bill would permit anti-LGBTQ+ foster and adoptee parents

Critics say the bill opens to the door to unsafe homes for LGBTQ+ children.

Jamie Lee Curtis is Our Advocate of the Year

The Oscar-winning iconopens up about growing up in Hollywood, her passion for helping others, and learning to be the best parent she can to her trans daughter.

Florida Medical Boards Tighten Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Despite pleas from transgender people and supporters of transgender people, Florida's two medical boards have outlawed gender-affirming care for minors.

LGBTQ+ Network Nabs Emmy for Children's Programming

Here TV was honored for an episode of its docuseries Girls' Voices Now.

All LGBTQ Children in Foster Care Are Under Attack

Republicans are going after our most vulnerable.

As governments demonize LGBTQ+ rights, children lose the most

Recent laws in countries like Uganda, Ghana, Russia, and the US are curtailing LGBTQ+ rights under the guise of protecting children, writes Human Rights Watch's Ryan Thoreson.

GOP Candidate Targets LGBTQ+ Children in ‘Disgusting’ Campaign Ad

Tim James, a Republican candidate in Alabama, is taking aim at queer minors in his bid to become governor. 

Pope Francis to Parents: God Loves Your LGBTQ+ Children as They Are

The pope expressed supportive sentiments to a parents' group this week.

Burn LGBTQ+ Books for Children, Group of Mothers Demands Local Library

The group of mothers was upset about a special Pride display of LGBTQ-themed books in the children's section of a library in Connecticut.

New Anti-LGBTQ+ Coalition Calls Equality Act a Threat to Children

The Promise to America's Children has many far-right groups and activists as supporters, including Penny Young Nance (pictured) of Concerned Women for America.

Bishop Who Ignored Pedophilia: LGBTQ Pride Events 'Harm Children'

The Rhode Island bishop, who admitted turning his back on child sex abuse, claims Pride events are dangerous.

How to help women, children, and LGBTQ+ people impacted by Hurricane Helene

LGBTQ+ people and women face unique needs after climate disasters that are often ignored by federal disaster response. Here's how you can help.

Chasten Buttigieg’s new children’s book celebrates LGBTQ+ families like his

The author, former educator, and father of two unveiled the cover of Papa’s Coming Home.

GOP Senator Introduces Bill That Throws LGBTQ+ Foster Children Under the Bus

The new bill takes aim at recent changes to HHS policy on adoption, ensuring LGBTQ+ foster children are placed in supportive homes.

Forever Mine: Why LGBTQ+ Parents Should Consider Adopting Their Own Children

This National Adoption Month, an attorney for Family Equality highlights a different type of adoption: stepparent, second parent, and confirmatory adoption for LGBTQ+ parents.

18% of LGBTQ+ adults are parents — and they're raising over 5 million children

The "traditional" American family isn't so traditional after all.

As the 'Don't Say Gay' Law Goes Into Effect, LGBTQ+ Lives Are Erased

"This bill is a direct attack on the LGBTQ+ community and its allies, and it will have a detrimental impact on the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ+ children in Florida."

Cuba Legalizes Marriage Equality in Historic Referendum

The new family code extends greater protection to women, children, and the elderly, as well as allowing LGBTQ+ couples to marry and adopt children.