(I posted a longer version of the below on Mombian.) The American family is changing. That should come as no surprise to members of this site. Rosanna Hertz’s new book, Single by Chance, Mothers by Choice: How Women are Choosing Parenthood Without Marriage and Creating the New American Family adds important insight to this transformation. […] Continue reading →

It’s Women’s Equality Day, marking the ratification of the U. S. Constitution’s 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. Don’t forget to exercise that right this fall. There are still a lot of other inequalities to work on . . . . If you want a laugh, you can read President Bush’s proclamation […] Continue reading →

Editor’s Note: Thank you, Dana, for such a thoughtful and timely diary! FYI, Dana has an equally well-written blog devoted to parenting and LGBT issues at Mombian. Last night at the BlogHer conference in San Jose, Amy and I watched the documentary “Motherhood Manifesto,” based on Joan Blades’ book. We were blown away and pumped […] Continue reading →

President Bush has declared this Sunday, July 23, to be National Parents’ Day. He says, in part: I call upon citizens, private organizations, and governmental bodies at all levels to engage in activities and educational efforts that recognize, support, and honor parents. As a lesbian mom, I find his words laughable. Recognize? When some states […] Continue reading →