The hardest part of this pandemic for me is that I’ve been unable to see my kids for the last three months, with me living in the epicenter here in NYC and they living with their moms in CT. I also recognize how lucky that makes me, that this i
The hardest part of this pandemic for me is that I’ve been unable to see my kids for the last three months, with me living in the epicenter here in NYC and they living with their moms in CT. I also recognize how lucky that makes me, that this is my biggest struggle during this insane time. I am healthy, employed and doing just fine otherwise — which I know is thanks in no small part to the privileges I enjoy in this life as a white cisgender man. . So this picture, of my three kids attending their first protest with their moms in support of #blacklivesmatter in Fairfield CT, melts my heart for so many reasons— because I so wish I could have been there to experience this with them, because I was unknowingly protesting with them at the same time at a local rally here in NYC, and because I’m SO DAMN proud of their moms for doing the hard, necessary work of educating three young white kids about the need to stand up for black lives. I miss you all, and can’t wait to see you all soon. @klawten @vlawten @norabenzandmaya #blacklivesmatter
NY’s nightlife industry has been decimated by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and LGBTQ people, who are more likely to work hospitality and service jobs, have been esp hard hit... . But the city’s queer DJs, party promoters, and artists
NY’s nightlife industry has been decimated by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and LGBTQ people, who are more likely to work hospitality and service jobs, have been esp hard hit... . But the city’s queer DJs, party promoters, and artists are finding innovative ways to keep the party going online, raise money for out of work nightlife employees, and turn a look or two while doing in. My latest for @cntraveler, link in bio! . Huge thanks to: @mariescrisis @brandonjamesg @stonewallgives @thestonewallinn @lebainnyc @occupythedisco @rubhatt @tadeumag @appelbomb @houseofyesnyc @bkqueerflea @ronsese @hb8 for the interviews and suggestions. And check out my stories for a lil peek at these parties and ways to get involved... . If you know of other cool queer stuff coming up in the next month or two message me for future roundups!
Might be my favorite essay I’ve written—a little story for @outmagazine involving questionable art, a nude yogi, and my mother: “A misanthrope’s guide to Airbnb: My first lesson in BDSM.” . The internet says I published
Might be my favorite essay I’ve written—a little story for @outmagazine involving questionable art, a nude yogi, and my mother: “A misanthrope’s guide to Airbnb: My first lesson in BDSM.” . The internet says I published this 4 years ago today, but I never posted it here for some reason. (Probably to avoid having to write the words “nude yogi” and “my mother” in the same sentence?) Figured now’s a good time, what with the world ending and all. Link in bio!
COVID-19 has had a huge impact on pregnant people, but the crisis is affecting those forming families in less traditional ways as well — via adoption, foster care and surrogacy. Read more in my latest piece for @nytimes @nytparenting link in bi
COVID-19 has had a huge impact on pregnant people, but the crisis is affecting those forming families in less traditional ways as well — via adoption, foster care and surrogacy. Read more in my latest piece for @nytimes @nytparenting link in bio... . Thanks in particular to the parents who spoke with me for this piece despite their difficult circumstances. Jonny and Patty, a Chinese couple, are currently stuck in quarantine in Cambodia, and may miss the birth of their son, due via surrogacy in South Carolina next week. Thomas and Callie, a couple in TN, have had their adoption of a 3-year-old boy from Xi'an, China indefinitely postponed... . Also, thanks to the experts at @growinggenerations, @circlesurrogacy, @HoltInternational @irlawgroup @theamarafamily for their help with this article.
Baby’s first scanner! Finally able to upload some of my old print-only pieces, starting with this one for @travelandleisure, exploring how globetrotting LGBTQ families are helping make the travel industry more inclusive. Full story is on my sit
Baby’s first scanner! Finally able to upload some of my old print-only pieces, starting with this one for @travelandleisure, exploring how globetrotting LGBTQ families are helping make the travel industry more inclusive. Full story is on my site, link in bio. . #travel #lgbta #gaydads #lesbianmoms #luxurytravel #lgbtqpride
Happy 1st birthday to the happiest baby on the planet! (Or so I’m told I’ve only really ever been around three of them?) Thanks for being so good for your moms, but maybe be a little less good unless you want to end up with 10 more siblin
Happy 1st birthday to the happiest baby on the planet! (Or so I’m told I’ve only really ever been around three of them?) Thanks for being so good for your moms, but maybe be a little less good unless you want to end up with 10 more siblings. . From birth, this little ball of actual, literal sunshine has known how to werq a photo shoot 💁🏻‍♀️ swipe for some of my favs. But sorry she’s unavailable for bookings at this time. . Also a very happy bday to her mom @klawten! I’ll spare you the photo spread!
#instanigel #palmsprings
#instanigel #palmsprings
The hardest part of this pandemic for me is that I’ve been unable to see my kids for the last three months, with me living in the epicenter here in NYC and they living with their moms in CT. I also recognize how lucky that makes me, that this i NY’s nightlife industry has been decimated by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and LGBTQ people, who are more likely to work hospitality and service jobs, have been esp hard hit... . But the city’s queer DJs, party promoters, and artists Might be my favorite essay I’ve written—a little story for @outmagazine involving questionable art, a nude yogi, and my mother: “A misanthrope’s guide to Airbnb: My first lesson in BDSM.” . The internet says I published COVID-19 has had a huge impact on pregnant people, but the crisis is affecting those forming families in less traditional ways as well — via adoption, foster care and surrogacy. Read more in my latest piece for @nytimes @nytparenting link in bi Baby’s first scanner! Finally able to upload some of my old print-only pieces, starting with this one for @travelandleisure, exploring how globetrotting LGBTQ families are helping make the travel industry more inclusive. Full story is on my sit Happy 1st birthday to the happiest baby on the planet! (Or so I’m told I’ve only really ever been around three of them?) Thanks for being so good for your moms, but maybe be a little less good unless you want to end up with 10 more siblin #instanigel #palmsprings
How to Ingraham an Apology

How to Ingraham an Apology

David Dodge
Politics

Laura Ingraham has never been known for her tact. This is a person who, while editor of her college newspaper, sent a reporter to secretly record and out students who were meeting as part of a Gay Straight Alliance. So it should come as little surprise that this same person took to Twitter earlier this week to mock David Hogg, a 17-year-old Douglas Stoneman survivor turned gun control advocate:

The fallout was swift: In response to a boycott organized by Hogg, who it's becoming increasingly clear is someone you do not want to mess with, Ingraham has lost eight of her largest advertisers. And you know you're in trouble when companies like Johnson & Johnson and Nestle have the moral high ground. She was even forced to send out what some might contend is an approximate of an apology:

She apologized! And summoned the forgiving spirit of those observing Holy Week to do so! So who are we to continue criticizing Ingraham, a person once named among 2013’s top 25 most influential Republican women by Newsmax Magazine? Let’s move on!

But before we do, I'm wondering if Ingraham might be on to something. Does summoning the spirit of Holy Week give your apology extra oomph? Is it like the All Spice of remorse? Just casually drop mention of the Resurrection of Christ into your apology and then—shazam!—that foul-smelling bile you were spewing just moments before has a nice holy after taste!

I think we should all give this Ingraham-style apology a try. But hurry! Holy Week ends tomorrow, so let’s all get our sins forgiven while everything is still particularly Christian-y. Here’s some I’d love to hear:

“On reflection, in the spirit of Holy Week, I apologize for biting Beyoncé on the nose,” –Mystery Actress

“On reflection, in the spirit of Holy Week, I apologize for the electoral college,” –Founding Fathers

“On reflection, in the spirit of Holy Week, I apologize for rubbing my feces on the lampshade.” –Jerry Blank

“On reflection, in the spirit of Holy Week, Shangela should have won.” –Ru Paul Charles.

“On reflection, in the spirit of Holy Week, I apologize for mocking the teenage survivor of a school shooting because I disagree with his politics.” –What Laura Ingraham should have said.

Millennials Literally Can't Even You Guys... (So Let's Help)

Millennials Literally Can't Even You Guys... (So Let's Help)