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Where Turning Point USA's Erika Kirk stands on gender roles, marriage, and motherhood

Charlie Kirk and his wife were "united in purpose." With his death, she takes his place as a defining voice in the country's Christian conservative movement.

Marcia Gay Harden on how her three queer kids made her an activist

"I'm learning on a daily basis ... from all of the kids,” the acclaimed actor says.

On Black Motherhood in America

George Floyd, Nina Pop, Tony McDade, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor all had parents who loved them.

Staceyann Chin on Being Single and Choosing Motherhood

The queer playwright finds humor in the struggle to get pregnant as a single Black lesbian over 30.

Brandi Carlile on Faith, Music, and Motherhood: 'OK, Here's The Truth'

"I always feel like if I write this song and I tell the truth, if I show up here and I decide to be myself and people still accept me, then I guess I do belong here."

How I Learned What Lesbian Motherhood Looks Like

After meeting a lesbian couple with twins, this queer 20-something is inspired to find her soul mate. 

11 Trans Women Share What They Love About Motherhood

When a parent transitions, the whole family goes on a journey. But how these parents feel about their kids never changes.

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Op-ed: What My Trans Child Taught Me About Motherhood

One mother learns the value in listening to her son.

Op-ed: How A Tomboy Learned to Play With Barbies

Motherhood changes everything.

Paris Hilton Is Sliving in Her Best Era Yet

From new music to motherhood and a business empire, this queen isn't slowing down.

More Mommy Melissa

Outtakes from the June 22, 1999 issue cover story about Melissa Etheridge and motherhood

I Am a Trans Mother — Deal With It

Much of the world still thinks a uterus is required for motherhood. Mischa Haider makes a powerful argument against that belief.

Battle to Be Mom

Poet and activist Staceyann Chin had to become a warrior of sorts to come out in Jamaica. Then she turned her fight toward motherhood.

How Kehlani Carved a Path As a Queer Musician and Mom

In The Advocate's cover story, Kehlani discusses privilege, gender, motherhood, and the amazing Black trans women in their life. 

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.

The Truth About Pink

With her sixth studio album flying off shelves, the top pop artist of the last decade talks about marriage, music, motherhood, Occupy Wall Street, and her sexual orientation.

Pedro Almodóvar’s Serious Side

After the campy I'm So Excited and the heightened, melodramatic The Skin I Live In, the Spanish auteur's new film, Julieta, is a complex, dramatic exploration of motherhood.   

Mommy Melissa

Melissa Etheridge talks about her new album, the Joplin movie, narrating After Stonewall, touring with children, coparenting with Julie, and finding her true purpose in life: motherhood

Tylenol Includes LGBT Families in Mother's Day Ad

A family with two parents and a mother raising a transgender son were among the stories showcased in the brand's #HowWeFamily campaign.

Benedict Cumberbatch Takes a Stand for Pay Equity

Cumberbatch says male actors should turn down roles if their female costars aren't paid equally.