Hundreds of years ago, in southern China, villages celebrated the marriages of two women. These same couples often welcomed young orphaned girls into their homes and raised them as their children. History shows us that in Guangdong, China, same-sex families were once a thriving part of the community. The Golden Orchid Society was a group …
My family is a sideshow. A lot of kids say that, but I mean it. I live with Mom, and so do Polly and Gran. Polly is Gran’s dog. She likes to wear clothes. If we don’t put clothes on Polly, she climbs into the washing and wriggles into our clothes. Even Gran’s undies! Gran …
[Editor’s Note: Keith Ellison was elected in November 2006 to represent Minnesota’s Fifth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.] Hello, Rainbow Rumpus parents! Is anyone else glad election season is over? Don’t misunderstand me. I enjoyed my campaign journey thoroughly. November 7 was a great and unforgettable day for my family and me. …
Words can hurt. All of us have been called a name at some point in our lives that hurts our feelings. It might have made us feel really bad about ourselves. It might have made us feel really lonely. Worst of all, it might have made us feel unsafe. Name-calling is unacceptable and all too …
