Scroll To Top

families

Dad's heartwarming reaction to his son coming out as gay goes viral 8 years later

On TikTok user is going viral for sharing his dad's moving voicemail in response to his letter coming out as gay.

How can you support transgender and nonbinary youth right now? The Trevor Project has some tips

These supportive actions can decrease the risk of suicide, notes a new research brief from the crisis intervention group.

As a gay veteran and advocate, I know we can't afford another Donald Trump presidency

On the anniversary of the end of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, a Marine Corps veteran speaks on why LGBTQIA+ military families—and the nation—can't afford another Donald Trump presidency.

Michigan governor signs act to decriminalize paid surrogacy contracts

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer described the act as a “package of common sense,” at an event in Royal Oak, Michigan. “It’s to protect families born under IVF, and to ensure LGBTQ plus parents are treated equally.”

Pentatonix's Scott Hoying & husband Mark Hoying are ready to start a family (exclusive)

The adorable hubbies are gearing up for their next chapter and chatting with The Advocate on the Grammys red carpet.

Aunts are a key source of support for LGBTQ+ youth, study says

Aunts often act as buffers between young people and parents, and they sometimes provide practical support in the form of housing, say researchers from Texas and California.

Ayanna Pressley Denounces GOP for Trying to Gut LGBTQ+ Housing Funds

The congresswoman from Massachusetts criticized the exclusion of funding that was meant to go toward an LGBTQ+ affordable housing project, slamming the decision as a blow to LGBTQ+ senior housing rights.

Heartwarming Sundance hit 'Jimpa' celebrates queer family bonds

The film stars Olivia Colman, John Lithgow, and director Sophie Hyde's child Aug Mason-Hyde.

A trans woman and her mother open up about acceptance and learning with love in new Trevor Project video

The episode is the latest installment in Trevor's Learn With Love docuseries.

Dwyane Wade and transgender daughter Zaya launch new resource for trans youth and families

Translatable is an online resource that will focus on communities of color and offer a safe space and accurate information.

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.

Study finds relationship between bisexuality, risk-taking, and fatherhood

However, the findings are proving rather controversial.

Mike Johnson Once Bragged That He and His Son Monitor Each Other's Porn Watching

Mike Johnson said that he and his teenage son used software to track each other’s online activities, which has ignited debates on privacy and the new speaker of the House's ultraconservative worldviews.

Why some lesbians and bisexual women experience poverty

Race and education level are involved, but there are differences among the two groups, according to a new study.

Judge approves settlement in landmark LGBTQ+ fertility case

Plaintiffs sued Aetna for what they said were LGBTQ+ fertility coverage disparities.

90% of trans kids get support from parents but half face bullying at school, new report finds

More than 90 percent of parents surveyed support their child's gender identity, but half of the kids are getting bullied at school, according to the report, released along with a new guide for these parents.

More Than 50 of Our Favorite LGBTQ+ Moms

Our community's out moms could use some more visibility — and a big thank you too.

Climate change has a bigger impact on LGBTQ+ couples than straight couples. Here's how

Climate change "exacerbates existing disparities among individuals and communities," according to a new study.

Pat Logue, Lambda Legal attorney who won landmark cases, has died

“Pat Logue was a brilliant lawyer, a trailblazing jurist, and a hero to the LGBTQ community," says a Lambda Legal statement.

Massachusetts governor seeks IVF coverage for veterans in same-sex relationships

Maura Healey, one of the first out lesbian governors in the nation, wants to equalize coverage of assisted reproduction and provide other new benefits to Massachusetts veterans.