Kids of LGBT Parents: "We're All Right"

The Human Rights Campaign has begun the "We're All Right" video campaign to showcase the stories of kids of LGBT parents. The point is to demonstrate to the world that LGBT families are not that different than heteronormative families and that kids raised by queer parents grow up just as bright, loved, and successful as they with heterosexual parents.

In the word of Zach Wahls (19 year old son of 2 moms): "The sexual orientation of my parents has had zero to do with the content of my character."



Submit your video or help spread the word about the "We're All Right" video campaign.

Web Spotlight: Rainbow Rumpus

Rainbow Rumpus is an online magazine for kids with LGBT parents and their friends.

Gov. Charlie Crist "Will Think" About Gay Adoption in Florida

Launching a tour to promote "Explore Adoption Day" in Florida, Gov. Charlie Crist is now signaling he may be open to allowing gays the right to adopt. Currently Florida and Arkansas are the only two states that expressly forbid gay couples from adopting, while other states do create unnecessary hurdles for couples seeking to adopt.

"Now a candidate for U.S. Senate, Crist hinted today that he might support lifting the ban. At first, Crist said it would be the Legislature's responsibility to change the law. When pressed on whether he would support the effort, Crist said, "I'd have to think about it" (Tallahassee).

The ACLU and advocates of ending the adoption ban are receiving this as positive news by a governor who up until now said he opposes gay adoption and supports the existing ban.

Please urge the governor to support repealing the adoption ban, let him know that the science is in and children of gay couples do just as well as those raised by heterosexuals, and some reports indicate that they may be more open minded to diversity.

Office of Governor Charlie Crist
State of Florida
The Capitol
400 S. Monroe St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
Email: Charlie.Crist@MyFlorida.com
Executive Office of the Governor Switchboard: (850) 488-7146

Word of the Gay: "Queerspawn"

"Queerspawn" is a term used by children of LGBTQ parents for purposes of self-identification and to feel a sense of community.

Organization Spotlight: Children of Lesbians & Gays Everywhere (COLAGE)

Here is a great resource for LGBTQAI parents, Children of LGBT parents (QueerSpawn) & Allies.

"COLAGE is a national movement of children, youth, and adults with one or more lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer (LGBTQ) parents. We build community and work toward social justice through youth empowerment, leadership development, education, and advocacy."

COLAGE is a great resource to connect with other Queer run families through local chapters throughout the country (There are 52 COLAGE chapters in the United States of America, 2 chapters in Canada, and one European chapter). They also offer pen-pal programs, and have many great articles, advocacy resources, workshops and information.

Check them out and support their efforts at http:/www.colage.org