The New Year is in full swing and it’s safe to say that by this point two things are clear to LGBTQ parents: First, getting your kids up and ready for school is not easy when it’s still dark at wake up time. And if you live in the Northeast like us, add snow boots and long johns to the mix!

According to the New York Post, “A surrogate mom who refuses to abort one of the triplets she’s carrying because the father only wants two of the kids filed a lawsuit Monday claiming that California’s surrogacy law is unconstitutional.” The headline of the story is “Surrogate carrying triplets sues to stop forced abortion".

June’s Supreme Court decision in Obergefell was a huge victory for our community and brought marriage rights to same-sex couples in all 50 states.

What Happened with the Texas Gay Fathers Case? Photo via GLAAD, courtesy Jason Hanna and Joe Riggs

Some kinds of myths – the “traditional story” ones -- are great. They provide entertainment and information, and help us make sense of the world. Other myths – those widely held, but false, beliefs -- are not good. In the LGBTQ world, myths can be downright dangerous.

Surrogacy Law Vetoed by New Jersey Governor This summer, New Jersey seemed poised to be the latest state to enact a law relaxing restrictions on gestational surrogacy.