Adopting difference

McGillDaily.com – Jennifer Markowitz

The Daily’s Jennifer Markowitz examines how Quebec’s queer adoption policies have taken baby steps to change the norm for a “happy family”

The state of Arkansas won a battle on Tuesday – a battle against a “gay agenda.” That’s what the Arkansas Family Council dubbed the state legislation that prohibits unmarried couples who are living together from adopting or fostering children. The not-so-secret motivation behind the 56 per cent approval was a desire to prevent homosexuals from becoming parents.