The number of single fathers has risen dramatically in the U.S. and more than tripled in Allen County - in Indiana - in less than two decades, according to U.S. Census Bureau figures. Last year, there were an estimated 3,344 single fathers in Allen County, defined by the census as male householders with no wife present, living with their own children younger than 18 years old.

My partner and I are new to this whole surrogacy thing. We've met with several agencies and have searched numerous websites. We've considered in-state agencies, out of state agencies and even surrogacy out of country (in India)!

As you all are quite aware, gay surrogacy is quite expensive. Many agencies are not upfront (or just plain right not honest) about all the fees!

A North Miami gay man has started a court fight to adopt two children he and his partner have cared for since 2004 through the state's foster program.

According to MiamiHerald.com, Frank Martin Gill [pictured] took two half-brothers into his North Miami home in 2004 when a child abuse investigator asked for his help. It was supposed to be temporary, but that was years ago.

Sarah Palin mangled foreign policy and demonstrated what she doesn’t know about the economy. What would she have to say on the issue of gay rights? Here’s the interview she might have given...

Katie Couric: Governor Palin, thanks for agreeing to speak to me today about gay issues. Many gay people consider the last 8 years of the Bush administration to have been particularly unfriendly to gay people. Would a McCain-Palin administration be any different?

As we began this journey we knew we needed to determine whether or not we wanted to know our sperm donor. After thinking about all of our male friends and considering all of our options we have decided to go through a sperm bank to become pregnant. Now we are sort of overwhelmed with the lists and lists of potential sperm donors and many websites. Does anyone have any suggestions? Does anyone know which sperm banks are better/more reputable? Help! Where do we start!
Later this month we will have our reproduction counseling appointment with our doctor. Updates to follow...