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His School Is Paid For—Now This Gay Valedictorian Is Giving Back
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KKK Using Candy to Recruit Children
YouthNew YorkHate CrimesVideoAdvocate Video TeamPlastic bags with Ku Klux Klan recruitment flyers and candy bars have been appearing in driveways in upstate New York towns, according to Business...
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A Message for Fathers of LGBTQ Kids
YouthLGBT youthLGBTActivismVideoAdvocate Video TeamFor more information and to get involved, visit freedhearts.org. 0video0
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Accomplished Trans Student and Activist Casey Hoke Has Died
Youth, Transgender, LGBT youth, ObituariesThe 21-year-old made a big impression on his high school, as well as several prominent LGBTQ organizations.YouthTransgenderLGBT youthObituariesAriel SobelCasey...
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Why Do Some LGBTQ Causes Go Viral and Others Are Ignored?
Commentary, LGBT youth, YouthThe woman who helped crowdfund an education for a formerly-homeless gay man discusses other worthy causes that deserve your attention.CommentaryLGBT youthYouthJane...
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Parkland High School Reopens With Increased Security
CrimeparklandFloridaYouthLGBT youthVideoAllison TateMarjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., increased security when it reopened Wednesday. On February 14, 17 students and teachers were...
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Two New Missouri Schools Have All Gender-Neutral Restrooms
Youth, Transgender, Schools, MissouriNorth Kansas City school district officials say the gender-neutral design enhances privacy and security.YouthTransgenderSchoolsMissouriTrudy RingA Kansas City-area...
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Project Contrast Throws a Lifeline to LGBTQ+ Youth
YouthYouthCreated by Maxwell Poth, Project Contrast aims to raise awareness of the astoundingly high suicide rate of LGBTQ+ youth in America. Maxwell PothProject Contrast is my child. Something I care...
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Students Demand Return of Guidance Counselor Fired for Being a Lesbian
Youth, Education, Indiana, LesbianOfficials at the Indianapolis Catholic school do not appear to be swayed.YouthEducationIndianaLesbianAriel SobelIndianapolis teens met with Roncalli High School's...
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After Coming Out and Being Bullied, 9-Year-Old Dies by Suicide
Youth, LGBT youth, ColoradoJamel Myers was treated horribly by his Denver classmates, according to his mother.YouthLGBT youthColoradoNeal BrovermanA Colorado mother is sharing the story of her...
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Mom of 9-Year-Old Lost to Suicide Memorializes Him, Launches GoFundMe
Leia Pierce is honoring her son, who she suddenly lost last week.YouthYouth, LGBT youthLGBT youthNeal BrovermanDenver mom Leia Pierce is memorializing her 9-year-old son, Jamel Myles, on Facebook, just...
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Haley Kiyoko, Laverne Cox Pay Tribute to Gay 9-Year-Old's Passing
Youth, Bullying, LGBT youthColorado fourth-grader Jamel Myles died by suicide last week.YouthBullyingLGBT youthAriel SobelThe story of Jamel Myles, a fourth-grader who died by suicide last week, has...
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Anti-LGBTQ Bullying Starts in Elementary School
Commentary, Youth, LGBT youthThe recent death of Jamel Myles shows we must begin early to fight hate, writes GLSEN's Eliza Byard.CommentaryYouthLGBT youthEliza ByardAfter several days to absorb the...
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University of Maryland Police Investigate Anti-LGBTQ Messages in Dorms
Youth, LGBT youth, Maryland, EducationStudents discovered a swastika and homophobic text on whiteboards in multiple dorms.YouthLGBT youthMarylandEducationAriel SobelDormitory whiteboards were defaced...
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How Coming Out as a Gay Teacher Helped My Students
Commentary, Education, YouthBeing out only endeared this teacher to his adolescent charges. CommentaryEducationYouthTakeru NagayoshiAs a gay high school teacher, I often ask myself how to best navigate...
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Pediatricians' Group Endorses Affirming Care for Trans Youth
Transgender, Health Care, LGBT youth, YouthPediatricians "can play an important, if not life-saving, role" in the health of trans youth, says the American Academy of Pediatrics.TransgenderHealth...
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'Sesame Street': Bert and Ernie Are 'Best Friends,' Not Lovers
Arts & Entertainment, television, YouthtelevisionThe PBS children's show pushed back on a report that the puppets are a gay couple.YouthDaniel ReynoldsSesame Workshop — the nonprofit organization...
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School Superintendent Comes Out Under Threat From Christian Group
Youth, EducationEducation executive Carrie Rowe was accused of "firing Christians to push a homosexual agenda."YouthEducationTracy E. GilchristA school superintendent came out during a dramatic school...
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Anti-LGBTQ Groups Sue Louisiana Governor to Stop Drag Queen Story Hour
Politics, Law, Drag, Youth, Politicians, LouisianaClaiming it makes Christians "second-class citizens," anti-LGBTQ groups are suing in federal court to stop drag queens from reading to children at a...
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Wisconsin School District Ignored Antigay Bullying, Lawsuit Says
Youth, Law, Wisconsin, LGBT youth, EducationGuadalupe Paredes claims he was even told not to bring complaints to one administrator who was "not comforable" with his "kind."YouthLawWisconsinLGBT...
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