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Maya Newell: I am a ‘gayby’
When I was a baby, my non-biological mother, Donna, would carry me on her hip on outings and strangers would invariably come up to us, assuming that Donna was my biological mother. “What a cute baby!”, they’d beam. “Yes, we’re … Continue reading
Dr Robert Spitzer apologises for infamous ‘ex-gay’ study
The author of the controversial study on ‘conversion therapy’ for gay men and lesbians, Dr Robert Spitzer, has issued an apology to the gay community, and to those who underwent so-called ‘gay cure therapies,’ for having made the study public … Continue reading
New study: Marriage equality opponents think it only threatens other people’s marriages
Opponents of same-sex marriage worry that extending the institution’s rights to gay people will harm heterosexual marriages. But a new study suggests that no one really believes their own relationships are at risk — only other people’s. The study is … Continue reading
Microsoft: Marriage equality would be good for business
Today, Microsoft is joining other Northwest employers Concur, Group Health, Nike, RealNetworks and Vulcan Inc. in support of Washington State legislation recognizing marriage equality for same-sex couples. We believe that passing this bill would be good for our business and … Continue reading
Lesbian families’ happy connection
RESEARCH published this month shows children raised in planned lesbian families are doing just fine. The research is part of a breakthrough longitudinal study being conducted in the US which has followed children being raised by lesbians since the 1980s. … Continue reading
Child abuse rate at zero percent in lesbian households, new report finds
Los Angeles, CA — The Williams Institute, a research center on sexual orientation law and public policy at UCLA School of Law, has announced new findings from the U.S. National Longitudinal Lesbian Family Study (NLLFS), the longest-running study ever conducted … Continue reading
Meribeth and Jean come home
In a new advertisement launched by Freedom to Marry Meribeth and Jean, an Asian-American lesbian couple, tell their story of marriage and coming home to their family. To see the ad, click here For more about Freedom to Marry, click … Continue reading
My Uncle’s Wedding
Just released is My Uncle’s Wedding, a new book intended to explain same-sex marriage to kids ages 4-8 who may be invited to attend the ceremony. “This children’s book is the perfect gift for any child who loves a good story … Continue reading
Discriminatory laws ‘have profound negative impact’ on gay mental health
A panel of 26 leading researchers, clinicians, educators and policy experts have released a comprehensive report on the prevalence and underlying causes of suicidal behavior in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender adolescents and adults. The report identified stigma and discrimination … Continue reading
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