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Children of lesbian parents who are donor-conceived are as well-adjusted as anyone else: study

This holds true whether the donor is known to the child or not, the researchers say.

Lea Salonga photographed by Sam Waxman for Out Magazine

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Broadway star Lea Salonga on helping her trans son to be 'a successful human being'

“Just love your kids and be proud that they are brave enough to fight for who they are,” she says.

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Georgia mom of trans & nonbinary kids recounts 'traumatic' removal from school board meeting

Lena Kotler-Wallace tells The Advocate about her forceful removal from a school board meeting after defending her autistic, transgender, and nonbinary children.

Claybourne Elder photographed by Ron Amato

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The Kilted Age: Claybourne Elder on parenting, queer history, and fashion

The Gilded Age star praises the power of theater (and gay icons), while serving fashion in this shoot by Ron Amato.

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Meta slammed for 'disturbing' AI profiles, including a fake Black queer mother

The fake profile is one of many being tested on Instagram. Its bio bizarrely claims the robot is a "momma of 2" and "your realest source for life's ups and downs."

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The Advocates 2024: Actress and ally Busy Philipps

The outspoken star has been supporting the LGBTQ+ communty years before her own child came out.

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Ne-Yo Apologizes for Transphobic Comments on Gender Identity

He spouted off Republican talking points during a televised interview but found himself apologizing for his transphobic statements afterward.

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Children of lesbian parents who are donor-conceived are as well-adjusted as anyone else: study

This holds true whether the donor is known to the child or not, the researchers say.

Broadway star Lea Salonga on helping her trans son to be 'a successful human being'

“Just love your kids and be proud that they are brave enough to fight for who they are,” she says.

Ohio Supreme Court hears pivotal LGBTQ+ parental rights case

The court will be asked whether marriage equality rights recognized in the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges decision can be retroactively applied to unmarried couples.

Georgia mom of trans & nonbinary kids recounts 'traumatic' removal from school board meeting

Lena Kotler-Wallace tells The Advocate about her forceful removal from a school board meeting after defending her autistic, transgender, and nonbinary children.

The Kilted Age: Claybourne Elder on parenting, queer history, and fashion

The Gilded Age star praises the power of theater (and gay icons), while serving fashion in this shoot by Ron Amato.

Meta slammed for 'disturbing' AI profiles, including a fake Black queer mother

The fake profile is one of many being tested on Instagram. Its bio bizarrely claims the robot is a "momma of 2" and "your realest source for life's ups and downs."

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

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

The Advocates 2024: Actress and ally Busy Philipps

The outspoken star has been supporting the LGBTQ+ communty years before her own child came out.

Women's autonomy is fundamental in the fight for queer justice

The latest attack on reproductive rights isn't just a U.S. issue. Learn about these rulings' global impact and the fight for fertility treatment access and parental rights with Human Rights Watch's Erin Kilbride.

A mom's Mother's Day tribute to learn and grow alongside her transgender child

A mother's reflection on the transformative journey of challenges, acceptance, joys, and advocacy of raising a transgender child.

32 Famous Queer Dads Living Their Dream

Jamie Lee Curtis' Trans Daughter, Ruby Guest, Opens Up About Coming Out

We asked Ruby five questions about how life has been she revealed she was transgender. Here's what she said.

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.

Anderson Cooper: Fatherhood Provides 'Best Time of My Life'

The out CNN anchor relishes his time with with his sons, Wyatt Morgan, 3, and Sebastian Luke, 19 months.

Beloved Free Mom Hugs Organize First Conference in Oklahoma City

The group doles out friendly squeezes to LGBTQ+ people who otherwise wouldn’t get them.

Ne-Yo Takes Back His Apology for Transphobic Comments

The musician indicated that the written apology came from his publicist but his video came from the heart.

Ne-Yo Apologizes for Transphobic Comments on Gender Identity

He spouted off Republican talking points during a televised interview but found himself apologizing for his transphobic statements afterward.

Da Brat and Wife Jesseca Harris-Dupart Welcome a Baby Boy

Da Brat gave birth in Atlanta on Thursday.

Kids of Queer Parents Are Alright, Sometimes Even Better: Study

That's the conclusion of new published research, which reviewed previous studies on sexual minority parents.

Parent Test Returns to Talk About Uncomfortable Conversations with Kids

Watch an exclusive featurette from the groundbreaking show.

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This holds true whether the donor is known to the child or not, the researchers say.

“Just love your kids and be proud that they are brave enough to fight for who they are,” she says.

The court will be asked whether marriage equality rights recognized in the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges decision can be retroactively applied to unmarried couples.

Lena Kotler-Wallace tells The Advocate about her forceful removal from a school board meeting after defending her autistic, transgender, and nonbinary children.

The Gilded Age star praises the power of theater (and gay icons), while serving fashion in this shoot by Ron Amato.

The fake profile is one of many being tested on Instagram. Its bio bizarrely claims the robot is a "momma of 2" and "your realest source for life's ups and downs."

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

The outspoken star has been supporting the LGBTQ+ communty years before her own child came out.

The latest attack on reproductive rights isn't just a U.S. issue. Learn about these rulings' global impact and the fight for fertility treatment access and parental rights with Human Rights Watch's Erin Kilbride.

A mother's reflection on the transformative journey of challenges, acceptance, joys, and advocacy of raising a transgender child.

We asked Ruby five questions about how life has been she revealed she was transgender. Here's what she said.

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.

The out CNN anchor relishes his time with with his sons, Wyatt Morgan, 3, and Sebastian Luke, 19 months.

The group doles out friendly squeezes to LGBTQ+ people who otherwise wouldn’t get them.

The musician indicated that the written apology came from his publicist but his video came from the heart.

He spouted off Republican talking points during a televised interview but found himself apologizing for his transphobic statements afterward.

Da Brat gave birth in Atlanta on Thursday.

The father of the pop star has yet to issue a proper apology after sharing an offensive tweet.

That's the conclusion of new published research, which reviewed previous studies on sexual minority parents.

Watch an exclusive featurette from the groundbreaking show.