This past weekend, deconstructing Christmas became absolutely necessary. More pine needles lay under my tree than remained on the branches. And Saturday was the last day of the Sanitation Dept’s... read more →
“Harry, can we talk about pronouns for minute?” I asked my 31-year-old millennial kid recently. “Is this your annual check-in, Mom?” I smiled. “Well, yes, I guess it is.” I... read more →
I loved getting the chance to talk about the commonalities of leadership and parenting. Many thanks to Out Leadership's Fabrice Houdart, managing director of global equality initiatives, for interviewing me... read more →
There’s a chance you haven’t yet heard about International Pronouns Day. The observance, which occurs on the third Wednesday in October, began three years ago to encourage widespread respect, sharing... read more →
This Sunday is National Coming Out Day, the LGBTQ+ holiday that celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming people for being exactly who they are. And as... read more →
No glitter, plastic gems or sparkly rhinestones decorated the valentine I gave my kid Harry this year. I’m usually drawn to cards with the same items Harry uses for the... read more →
The maleficent U.S Education Secretary Betsy DeVos kicked off the school year by visiting a private school that bans transgender students and teachers. At the same time, the New York... read more →
Let me assure you. The age at which your child comes out about their gender identity and/or sexuality can vary. And they may come out to you more than once.... read more →
Photos of singer-songwriter Sam Smith wearing heels publicly for the first time at the British GQ Awards in London Tuesday night uplifted me all week. When I first saw the... read more →
Let’s surpass the cookie goals of some Girl Scouts in need of joy this year. Just click on a name in the list link to see who hasn’t filled their goal yet. 💚🍪💚 … See MoreSee Less
It’s been 9 years since I met performer, activist, gender discombobulist and noted Queen of Ireland Dr. Panti Bliss-Cabrera after her show at the Irish Arts Center in NYC. And 10 years since she gave her impassioned speech on homophobia at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. Her masterful address still resonates and is at the top of my LGBTQ+ History Month archive.I think you, too, will be struck by her speech. You can watch it on YouTube (bit.ly/48hQiRh). And then think about how you would feel to be given fewer rights than others, or be deemed not worthy of existence. Btw, this is not a selfie. I know better than to cut off a drag queen’s hair!#lgbtqhistorymonth #lgbtqhistoryPanti Bliss#dignity#freedom#lgbtqrights#transrightsarehumanrights … See MoreSee Less