Arkansas ACLU Sues Over Adoption Ban

More than a dozen families have joined with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to fight a new law that forbids unmarried couples from becoming foster or adoptive parents. One of the plaintiffs is a lesbian grandma who is the only relative willing and able to care for her grandchild -- who's currently in state care.

Help for Prospective LGBT Parents

Link If you've thought about adopting but aren't ready to endure a homophobic beauracracy, "Homes for Little Wanderers" just might be the group you're looking for. The organization specializes in helping gay and lesbian people who want to adopt children.

Parental Rights Gaining Ground in Europe

Link Europe's Court of Human Rights ruling in a French lesbian's adoption case is setting a precedent for the continent. Excluding people from the adoption process solely due to their orientation is a human rights no-no, so Ms. EB and her wife R are now co-parents -- and 10,000 Euros richer.

Lesbian Couple First to Adopt in Maine

Link Marilyn Kirby and Ann Courtney have become the first same-sex couple to successfully co-adopt two kids who were rescued from unfit parents. After initially being shot down in court, the two decided to file a lawsuit -- and pulled in support from some big name groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Arkansas Gov. Opposes Anti-Gay Adoption Measure

Link Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe says he's against an voter initiative that would ban adoption by gay or unmarried hetero couples. The reason? It's not because he's pro-gay adoption...