Jamel Myles: a bullied 9-year-old dies by suicide after coming out at school.
Warning: Triggers for heartbreak, tears and depression. Over the summer 9-year-old Jamel Myles came out to his mom as gay... read more →
August 31, 2018
‘How do I talk to my Christian parents about my kid’s gender exploration?’
When I first read the question asking for advice, four words jumped off the screen: Christian parents gender exploration. My... read more →
July 27, 2018
4 ways to be a year-round LGBTQ ally.
International Pride Month may have officially ended, but there’s something to keep in mind about the months July through May.... read more →
July 2, 2018
Gender nonconforming kids need fierce dads.
“I have a Harry,” a young dad in Minneapolis-St. Paul told me last month, as I signed a copy of... read more →
June 15, 2018
This nonbinary kid’s role model shucks oysters.
Lately I’ve been thinking about my one of my kid Harry’s iconic influencers. A stencil Harry made of her and hand-colored... read more →
May 21, 2018
‘They/them pronouns have come between my child and me.’
While they/them used as singular pronouns may be confusing at first, you probably already use them without even noticing.... read more →
April 13, 2018
Between the Shades: Putting faces to the letters LGBTQ+
Gender identity. The sex we’re assigned at birth. Sexuality. Gender expression. The world’s straight majority, of which I am one,... read more →
March 30, 2018
Gender reveal parties and revelations.
My friend’s 30-something nephew told us about the seven weddings he attended around the country over the past several months.... read more →
March 9, 2018
The unlikely queer icon.
If someone asked me to name a gay or queer icon, my go-to responses would most likely be a... read more →
February 19, 2018