Tag: Father’s Day

When 44-year-old Scott “Howie” Dittman heard his friend Denna was going to attend Pittsburgh Pride with the LGBTQ support organization Free Mom Hugs, he wanted to tag-along to offer his help. He bought a t-shirt that said “Free dad hugs” and joined their group, hopeful to add a little joy to the celebration, especially since many LGBTQ people feel estranged from or outright rejected by their dads. He didn’t expect how much the experience would mean to him… and thousands...

A conservative Christian organization is outraged by an “offensive” shampoo ad that featured lesbians and has launched a campaign against the company. One Million Moms (OMM) is an initiative of the America Family Association and focuses on media that it deems inappropriate for children, often because it shows LGBTQ people. They are frequently outraged that LGBTQ people exist and that artists, media corporations, and advertisers choose to acknowledge that fact every now and then. And this week they’re angry at this cute...

The media is propagating yet more fake news ahead of the vote on equal marriage in Australia. A group known as Dads4Kids made a splash today after claiming in the Australian that they were banned from taking out a TV ad ‘celebrating’ Father’s Day, ahead of a postal vote on equal marriage this month. The Father’s Day ad, which featured exclusively heterosexual couples, was set to air on September 3 on Free TV, but the network flagged it as containing undeclared...

Micah Porter thanks his son – a gay athlete – for inspiring him to come out. Editor’s Note: Micah Porter wrote this letter to his son, also named Micah, hours after the father and son marched together with Outsports in the Denver Pride Parade. My Son, This past weekend was a Father’s Day I thought would only occur in my dreams. You gave me the gift of authenticity, courage and a son’s love. From the deepest realms of my heart, thank you....