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A Mister No More: Mr. Potato Head Goes Gender Neutral
Mr. Potato Head is no longer a mister. Hasbro, the company that makes the potato-shaped plastic toy, is giving the spud a gender neutral new name: Potato Head. The change will appear on boxes this year.
Diverse Group of Cities have Highest Rates of Gay Households
Once known for singer Anita Bryant's anti-gay rights campaign and a ban on gay and lesbian adoptions, Florida is now home to two metro areas with among the highest concentrations of gay and lesbian coupled households in the U.S.
5 Ways Parents Can Help Kids Avoid Gender Stereotypes
Here are five ways that parents and caregivers can fight gender stereotypes in kids' lives.
Watch: Co-Parenting's the Thing for Anderson Cooper and Live-in Ex- Benjamin Maisani
Anderson Cooper opened up to Ellen DeGeneres about co-parenting with ex- Benjamin Maisani on her program Thursday.
Flurry of Bills Aim to Set Limits on Transgender Kids — And Their Doctors
As legislatures meet across the U.S. to write new laws, at least 16 states are considering measures that would affect transgender athletes or those seeking treatment for gender dysphoria.
MIckey's Flashy Dress, Glowing Castle Mark Disney World 50th
Walt Disney World in Florida turns 50 in October. To help celebrate, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will be wearing flashier threads and iconic structures such as the Cinderella Castle and the golf-ball-like Spaceship Earth are getting new lighting.
One Million Moms Calls for Boycott of American Girl Doll
The designated hate group is calling for a boycott of American Girl until the Kira Bailey doll — with a backstory of having lesbian aunts — is discontinued.
Polyamorous Relationships Under Severe Strain During the Pandemic
For single people, finding at least one partner has been hard enough during the pandemic. But for those accustomed to juggling multiple relationships, the pandemic has forced them to rethink their expectations for dating altogether.
Watch: Male 'Throuple' Speak Out about Birth Certificate Battle, New Book
The three men who constitute the first legally recognized polyamorous family in the U.S. told an Australian talk show why they went to court to all be listed on their child's birth certificate, and talked about their new book.
Study Reveals Children with Same-Sex Parents Do Better in School
A new Australian study reveals children with same-sex parents get higher scores on standardized tests than children with different-sex parents.
Marriage & Divorce Amid Pandemic: Couples' Challenges Abound
For many U.S. couples yearning to be married, the pandemic has wreaked havoc on their wedding plans while bolstering their teamwork and resilience.
No Longer an Outlier: New York Ends Commercial Surrogacy Ban
Experts say the new law, passed in April and taking effect on Monday, has a surrogates' bill of rights providing the nation's strongest protections for women serving as surrogates in New York.
Michelle Obama to Team Up With Puppets for a Kids' Food show
Michelle Obama is launching a Netflix children's food show with a pair of puppets "to bring a bit of light and laughter to homes around the world."
Bipartisan Movement in Kentucky to Protect LGBTQ Minors From Conversion Therapy
Kentucky advocates are pushing harder than ever this month to pass legislation protecting minors from anti-LGBTQ "conversion therapy," the discredited and dangerous practice of trying to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity.
Kansas House GOP Proposed Bill Would Criminalize Care for Transgender Youth
Kansas Republicans want to criminalize gender affirmation surgery and other treatments for transgender youth who seek to transition.
Look Up! Was That a Homophobic Message in the Sydney Sky?
On January 27 residents of Sydney Australia looked up and read the message "KIDS NEED DADS" written in vapor in the blue sky.
Watch: Mom Takes Credit for Her OnlyFans Star Son's Biggest Asset
A British OnlyFans star posted a sweet video of support from his mother.
Eight-Year-Old Girl Expelled by Christian School Over Crush on Another Girl
An eight-year-old girl was expelled from a Christian school in Oklahoma for telling another girl she has a crush on her.
Gay Dad Discovers an Innovative Way to Celebrate Fatherhood
The Keepster app enables users to back up messages and turn those memories into a modern-day keepsake.
Tuesdays with the Conways: A Hacked Account, a Nude Pic, Police, Accusations and an Apology
The very public battle between Kellyanne Conway and her 16-year old daughter Claudia came to a head this week.