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Antigay Dean Quits After 'Affront' of College's Chick-Fil-A Ban
BusinessBusiness, Education, Youth, Chick-fil-ACynthia Newman took the decision to block the controversial chain at Rider University very personally.EducationYouthChick-fil-ANeal BrovermanRider...
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A Gay Love Letter to Barbie on Her 60th Birthday
CommentaryCommentary, YouthAlexander Modiano pays tribute to the doll that sparked his queer awakening.YouthAlexander ModianoAs news of Barbie’s 60th birthday spread over the weekend, many reflected on...
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USC Launches Alexandra Billings Scholarship for LGBTQ Drama Students
TransgenderTransgender, Education, LGBT youth, Youth, TransparentThe scholarship, named after the transgender actress and professor, will financially assist applicants to USC's School of Dramatic...
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Death Threats and a Sex Offender: Houston's Drag Story Hour Collapses
NewsNews, Houston, Drag, YouthThe children's event attracted protests and intimidation, which escalated after a former participant's criminal record was revealed.Story hour organizers Trent Lira and...
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Gay 'Kid Governor' of Conn. Says She'll Be 'First Lesbian President'
Youth, Politicians, ConnecticutYouthFifth-grader Ella Briggs, who was bullied at her old school, ran on a pro-LGBTQ rights platform. PoliticiansConnecticutTracy E. GilchristSince 2015, Connecticut has...
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The OA's Ian Alexander: 'Boys Can Wear Makeup'
Transgender, Podcast, Arts & Entertainment, YouthTransgenderAlexander talks on this week's LGBTQ&A podcast about finding trans community online, his evolving gender, and acting on the Netflix...
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Georgia Mom Wants Teachers Fired for Homophobic Bullying of Her Son
YouthYouth, Education, Schools, Georgia, BullyingThe two teachers each received a brief suspension, but the boy's mother says that's not enough.EducationSchoolsGeorgiaBullyingTrudy RingTwo...
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Gigi Gorgeous on Being a Proud Trans Lesbian
TransgenderTransgender, Women, Lesbian, YouthOn this week's LGBTQ&A podcast, The Advocate's cover girl tells us about coming out, her mom's death, and her new memoir, He Said, She Said....
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'Simpsons' Showrunner: Lisa Simpson Is 'Possibly Polyamorous'
Arts & Entertainment, television, YouthtelevisionThere could be a lot of love in the future for the beloved animated character.YouthDaniel ReynoldsLisa Simpson is "possibly polyamorous," according...
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Wyoming GSA Sponsor Penalized for Calling Out Hate Speech
YouthYouth, Schools, Education, WyomingKaycee Cook was barred from the school where she helps run the GSA after she reported racist and homophobic literature being...
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'Addams Family' Trailer: Gay Parents Are an 'Average American Family'
Arts & Entertainment, film, Youth, Family, FamiliesfilmThe children's film presented an inclusive vision of what it means to be a family.YouthFamilyFamiliesDaniel ReynoldsThe Addams family is...
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DeVos: I Knew Trans Youth Would Be Harmed When I Ended Obama-Era Rules
TransgenderTransgender, Youth, LGBT youth, Education, Betsy DeVosThe Education Secretary says she was well aware of the damage she was doing when she rolled back trans-inclusive guidelines in...
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Trump Administration Says It Won't Track LGBTQ Kids in Foster Care
YouthYouth, PoliticsObama-era rule sought system-wide data to improve care for queer kids. But Trump officials say practice would be intrusive for children and burdensome for agencies.PoliticsJacob...
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School Bans Pride Flags, 50 Miles From Where Matt Shepard Was Killed
News, Youth, Education, Schools, WyomingNewsThe action appears to say the items are as disruptive as racist and homophobic literature recently distributed at the Cheyenne, Wyo., school.UpdatedApril 20...
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15-Year-Old Victim of Antigay Bullying Dies by Suicide in Alabama
YouthYouthFriends and family are mourning the loss of Nigel Shelby.Daniel ReynoldsA 15-year-old boy has taken his life after experiencing antigay bullying.The citizens of Huntsville, Ala., are mourning...
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Alabama Cop on Leave for Antigay Post About 15-Year-Old's Suicide
YouthYouth, Homophobia, AlabamaWhile the community rallied after a 15-year-old boy was bulled and died by suicide, a sheriff's deputy responded with a hateful anti-LGBTQ post on Facebook....
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Mother of Suicide Victim Nigel Shelby Remembers Son as 'Full of Joy'
YouthYouth, Alabama, LGBT youthCamika Shelby wants her 15-year-old child remembered for being full of light, not as a depressed and bullied teen.AlabamaLGBT youthJacob OglesFollowing the suicide of a...
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When Judges Judge You: A Letter From The Trevor Project to LGBTQ Youth
CommentaryCommentary, LGBT youth, YouthIf the idea of people in robes deciding important parts of your life is depressing to you, know that you’re not alone.LGBT youthYouthCasey PickThe Supreme Court...
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Trevor Project Takes Text, Chat Services 24/7
YouthYouth, HealthWith AT&T providing financial support and Tyler Oakley helping to get the word out, Trevor's services are more accessible than ever.Tyler OakleyHealthTrudy RingAs of today, the...
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The Life of Gay Teen Nigel Shelby Celebrated With Rainbow Casket
NewsNews, LGBT youth, YouthShelby, a victim of suicide, was laid to rest over the weekend.LGBT youthYouthZach StaffordGay Alabama teenager Nigel Shelby was laid to rest over the weekend with a...
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