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Queer Voices on Mother’s Day

Sidi Okba It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday in the United States, and we want to tip our hats to all the VillageQ mothers out there. We hope that whatever you’re doing, you feel special doing it – even if it means that you have to make your own breakfast because your kids […]

The VillageQ UnShopping Guide
Life

The VillageQ UnShopping Guide

With the winter holidays on the horizon and non-stop reminders to buy and give, I planned to put together VillageQ Guide to Holiday Shopping, highlighting corporations and brands that deserve the support of LGBTQ families. The truth is, though, that’s an awfully tough thing to do. As LGBTQ people, many of us […]

Lesbian Couple Sues Sperm Bank after Conceiving Biracial Child
News & Politics

Lesbian Couple Sues Sperm Bank after Conceiving Biracial Child

Forms of oppression, while not interchangeable, are all connected. Queer people do not inherently understand race issues just as people of color aren’t immune to homophobia.

7 Tips for Taking Your Kids to PRIDE
Family / Kids

7 Tips for Taking Your Kids to PRIDE

It can be a bit more challenging to navigate the festivities with little kids in tow but here are a few tips to help things go smoothly.

Marriage Equality: Coming Soon to a State near You
News & Politics

Marriage Equality: Coming Soon to a State near You

These days it’s hard to keep track of all the victories for the freedom to marry. Here is a quick update on the most recent victories.

Seeking Medical Care for Our Children
Family / Parenting

Seeking Medical Care for Our Children

How do you decide when something is serious enough to involve your child’s doctor?

Jason Patric Brings Donor Issues into the Mainstream
Family / Family-building

Jason Patric Brings Donor Issues into the Mainstream

This week the New York Times had an article titled, “Does ‘Sperm Donor’ Mean ‘Dad’?” Of course, as a member of a family that used a known donor, I read with interest. The article focuses on a specific public feud between former actor Jason Patric and his ex-girlfriend, Danielle Schreiber. The […]

Greening Spring Cleaning for Earth Day
Life

Greening Spring Cleaning for Earth Day

As Earth Day approaches, I thought I’d share some of our strategies for keeping our cleaning supplies – well – clean.

Spring DIY: Natural Egg Dyes
Culture / Food

Spring DIY: Natural Egg Dyes

Eggs are the quintessential springtime symbol – fertility, rebirth, farm-fresh food. Eggs are a major part of the spring celebrations in our home. From Easter to the equinox and even Earth Day – we cook with, bake with, dye, and hunt for eggs.

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News & Politics

Day Of Silence

  Day of Silence is April 11th. If you aren’t familiar with this national youth movement, it’s a student-led event urging people to stand up against the impact of bias, harassment and violence towards LGBT people. Young people demonstrate by taking a vow of silence for the day. I first […]