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CDC Report: Nearly 2 Percent of High Schoolers Are Transgender
TransgenderTransgender, YouthThe Centers for Disease Control has released a groundbreaking report on trans youth.YouthDaniel ReynoldsNearly two percent of high school students identify as transgender,...
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A Lesbian Love Letter to 'Adventure Time'
Commentary, Youth, television, LGBT youth, LesbianCommentaryBecca Down shares why Adventure Time's queer catharsis meant the world to her. YouthtelevisionLGBT youthLesbianBecca DownAs a child, I...
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Teacher Cries When Middle School Kids Sing for Him and Husband-to-Be
NewsNews, Youth, MassachusettsStudents from Hingham Middle School in Massachusetts sang a moving version of "All You Need Is Love" to their choir director and his fiancé.YouthMassachusettsTracy E....
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Every Trans Child Deserves a Mother Like This
TransgenderTransgender, Youth, LGBT youth, FamiliesJodie Patterson spoke to The Today Show about the struggles and joys of raising her trans son.YouthLGBT youthFamiliesNeal BrovermanAppearing on...
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'Ex-Gay' Therapy Ban Halted as Right Wing Sues to Reinstate Practice
YouthYouth, Conversion Therapy, Florida, LGBT youthThe city of Tampa wants to stop use of the dangerous practice on minors, but the Liberty Counsel is suing to keep it legal.Conversion...
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LGBTQ History Lessons Coming to New Jersey Classrooms
YouthYouth, LGBT youth, New JerseyNew Jersey will be only the second state in the nation to teach children the contributions made by LGBTQ individuals.LGBT youthNew JerseyAlexander ModianoNew Jersey...
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Jazz Jennings Speaks Candidly About Her Gender Confirmation Surgery
Transgender, Video, Women, LGBT youth, Gender, YouthTransgenderAmerica's most famous trans teen on her decision to have surgery and the scary complications that followed.VideoWomenLGBT...
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Judge Allows Right-Wing Student Group to Kick Gay Leader Out
YouthYouth, Education, Schools, IowaA federal judge ruled the University of Iowa could not de-register a group for denying a leadership post to a gay student.University of IowaEducationSchoolsIowaJacob...
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Catholic School Cancels Black Lesbian Speaker, Black History Events
ReligionReligion, North Carolina, Youth, Education, Roman Catholic Church, Schools, African-Americans, RaceVernetta Alston, a Durham, N.C., City Council member, was to speak at Immaculata Catholic...
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As 'Sesame Street' Turns 50, a Gay Writer Reflects on Bert & Ernie
Youth, Media, LGBT youth, televisionYouthAre they gay? Does it matter? Former Sesame Street writer Mark Saltzman on the recent hubbub over the famous puppets.MediaLGBT youthtelevisionNeal BrovermanIt...
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Proactive Love, Not Reactive Discipline, Will End Toxic Masculinity
CommentaryCommentary, Youth, FamiliesIt's imperative that boys are shown affection and empathy from the men in their lives.YouthFamiliesWilliam LePage“Men need to hold other men accountable. To say the...
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South Dakota Moves to Ban Discussion of Trans Identity in Schools
TransgenderTransgender, South Dakota, LGBT youth, Schools, Education, YouthThe House of Representatives voted to make the term "gender dysphoria" illegal in elementary schools — it's just the latest...
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Covington Catholic Students Cleared of Racism in New Investigation
YouthYouth, ReligionThe Covington bishop said the students behaved in a "laudatory" way given the circumstances.ReligionDaniel ReynoldsAn investigation has "found no evidence of racist or offensive...
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Six Gay, Bi Men Sue USC Doctor for Sexual Battery, Harassment
CrimeCrime, LGBT youth, Youth, HealthDr. Dennis A. Kelly is accused of using asking intrusive questions, performing unnecessary rectal exams, and encouraging a male patient to disrobe.LGBT...
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Poland's First LGBTQ Prom Brings Queer Teens and Allies Together
YouthYouth, LGBT youth, WorldSame- and opposite-sex teen couples dance and revel in a video for Poland's first LGBTQ prom, which is intended to show queer kids they're not alone. LGBT youthWorldTracy...
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'I Am Now Your Mom': Two Women Show Love for LGBTQ Youth
YouthYouth, Family, Politics, People, LGBT youthWriters Quinn Cummings and Sara Benincasa responded to grim headlines in the most uplifting way.FamilyPoliticsPeopleLGBT youthChristine LinnellQuinn...
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Colorado Finally Takes Action Against Conversion Therapy
YouthYouth, Health, LGBT youth, Conversion TherapyAdvocates — who say LGBTQ youth are "consistently" put into reparative therapy in the state — may finally ban the practice there.Senator Steve...
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This Is Why I Fight for Trans Youth
Commentary, Transgender, Politics, Youth, LGBT youth, PoliticiansCommentaryRep. Joseph Kennedy says passing the Do No Harm Act, which he's about to reintroduce in Congress, is a personal...
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Terry Crews Sorry After Saying Kids of Same-Sex Parents 'Malnourished'
YouthYouth, Families, GenderCrews, a leading voice of the #MeToo movement, utilized homophobic talking points.FamiliesGenderNeal BrovermanActor and activist Terry Crews angered many on Saturday night...
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Gay Valedictorian Kicked Out by Parents Launches Scholarship Program
PeopleArts & Entertainment, People, Youth, EducationSeth Owen has started the Unbroken Horizons Scholarship Foundation to help other students from marginalized communities.YouthEducationAlexander...
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