Parents don’t stop fighting for their LGBTQ+ kids
Opinion: Ahead of Day of No Silence on April 4, parent Jennifer Cousins calls for an end to the attacks on LGBTQ+ youth.
April 2, 2025
CONTACTAbout UsCAREER OPPORTUNITIESADVERTISE WITH USPRIVACY POLICYPRIVACY PREFERENCESTERMS OF USELEGAL NOTICE
© 2025 Equal Entertainment LLC.
All Rights reserved
All Rights reserved
By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
lgbtq kids
A Message for Fathers of LGBTQ Kids
Susan Cottrell of the organization Freed Hearts has a message for this unsung group.
August 10, 2018
A Message for Christian Moms of LGBTQ Kids
Our favorite affirming matriarch, Susan Cottrell, talks down homophobic parents.
August 14, 2018
Anti-LGBTQ+ mom in Oregon wins right to potentially adopt LGBTQ+ kids
Jessica Bates said she would not let her kids dress how they want, nor take them to the doctor for gender dysphoria treatment.
July 25, 2025
The GOP Is Terrorizing LGBTQ+ Youth, But the Kids Are Fighting Back
The Advocate's July/August cover story investigates the what is motivating Republicans to endanger LGBTQ+ youth through discriminatory legislation.
June 30, 2022
How Republicans Are Endangering LGBTQ+ Kids With Hateful Legislation
The far right is determined to undo LGBTQ+ progress, and trans youth are at the center of its attacks.
May 4, 2022
OurShelves Gets Inclusive LGBTQ+ Stories Into Kids’ Hands
Why one queer mom (and former lawyer) took matters into her own hands when it came to diversity in children's books
June 15, 2021
Biden admin moves to protect LGBTQ+ kids in foster care
A new rule from the Department of Health and Human Services requires that these children be placed in supportive homes.
April 30, 2024
Meet the Dragon Dads: The Mormon Fathers Fighting for Their LGBTQ+ Kids
Fathers from conservative religious backgrounds have band together in a private support group, fostering a culture of acceptance and advocacy for their LGBTQ+ children.
October 14, 2023
Pro-Trump Candidate Calls for Executing Parents of LGBTQ+ Kids
Mark Burns described the fight for LGBTQ+ rights as a treasonous attempt to "destabilize the republic."
True
June 14, 2022
GOP Senators Want to Police LGBTQ+ Content in Kids' Shows
Five U.S. senators, led by Roger Marshall, say shows with this content should not be rated as appropriate for children.
May 6, 2022
Heartless GOP Pols Are Sacrificing LGBTQ+ Kids for Political Gain
This year has seen a rash of anti-LGBTQ+ and specifically anti-trans bills, most of them aimed at oppressing young people. All parents must rise in opposition.
May 18, 2021
LGBTQ Parents, Don't Lie to Your Kids About Their Origins
Kim Bergman, Ph.D., shares why it's a "very, very bad idea" to keep secrets in rainbow families.
May 20, 2019
Teaching Kids About LGBTQ People Is Not Sex Education, It's Equality
A California school district was rocked by an LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum, but GLSEN's Eliza Byard says all children deserve to know the accomplishments of different people.
May 14, 2019
What's the Best Way to Teach Kids LGBTQ People Exist?
A new guide for discussing LGBTQ relatives with kids is actually more helpful for grown-ups.
February 17, 2019
'Scissorhands' on Stage Is the Queer Story '90s LGBTQ Kids Longed For
A musical version of Edward Scissorhands set to pop and rock hits features a nonbinary Edward and a beautiful queer love story.
January 4, 2019
The queerest education in America: How LGBTQ+ kids thrive at this Indiana school
In South Bend, River Montessori High School is supporting its students to be their true selves. Here's a look inside its affirming walls.
May 13, 2024
Florida GOP's Gross Misuse of 'Groomers' on LGBTQ+ Folk Exploits Kids
Desperate to validate the "don't say gay" bills, Florida Republicans stoop to new lows calling LGBTQ+ advocates groomers.
March 7, 2022
'Filth,' 'Obscene': GOP Attacks Books About LGBTQ+ Kids, Racism
Republicans launch their latest culture war, with queer and POC youth caught in the crossfire.
February 1, 2022
Chasten Buttigieg: Florida’s Proposed Anti-LGBTQ Bill ‘Will Kill Kids’
He made the comments after the "don't say gay" bill advanced to the state's House for a vote.
January 24, 2022