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New Report Details Inequities for Children of Gay Parents

A growing multitude of American children - possibly more than 1.2 million of them - are being raised by gay and lesbian parents, often without all the legal protections afforded to mom-and-dad households. Increasingly, the welfare of these children will be a core part of gay-rights strategies, as evidenced by a comprehensive report that was released on Oct. 25. Compiled by an alliance of advocacy and child-welfare groups, the report summarizes how laws and social stigma create distinctive challenges for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender families. Click here to read more.
 
 



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