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Trump Admin to Allow LGBTQ Discrimination in Adoption, Health Care
PoliticsPolitics, Donald Trump, Youth, TransgenderThe Department of Health and Human Services is moving forward with a discriminatory rule.Donald TrumpYouthTransgenderDaniel ReynoldsThe Trump...
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Calif. School to Gay Teen: Get Counseling or We'll Out You to Parents
YouthYouth, CaliforniaMagali Rodriguez recounted horrific antigay treatment at the Bishop Amat Memorial High School.CaliforniaDaniel ReynoldsA teenage girl, who is identified as gay in a BuzzFeed News...
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Queer Author Says School Canceled Her Visit Over Harvey Milk Mention
NewsNews, Books, Youth, LGBT youth“This action sends a very harmful message to students," wrote Robin Stevenson in an open letter Tuesday.BooksYouthLGBT youthKat JercichLast month, Robin Stevenson was...
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LGBTQ Twitter Supports Gay Youth Who Punched Bully
YouthYouth, Bullying, IndianaIndiana teen Jordan Steffy expressed some regret for using physical force against his harasser, but he's getting support for standing up for himself.BullyingIndianaTrudy...
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Catholic School Students Rally for Lesbian Harassed by Administration
YouthYouth, Education, Lesbian, Roman Catholic ChurchA Los Angeles-area Catholic school forced Magali Rodriguez into counseling and barred her and her girlfriend from sitting together at lunch, among...
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Chicago-Area High Schools Side With Trans Students on Locker Rooms
TransgenderTransgender, LGBT youth, Youth, IllinoisThe Thursday night decision was years in the making.LGBT youthYouthIllinoisKat JercichIllinois’s largest high school district voted Thursday night to...
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Oregon High Schoolers Protest Chick-fil-A, Anti-LGBTQ Harassment
YouthYouth, Oregon, Chick-fil-AStudents at West Linn High School say there have been several anti-LGBTQ incidents, plus they don't want a Chick-fil-A truck at football games.OregonChick-fil-ATrudy...
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PwC Invests $6 Million in Trevor Project to End LGBTQ Youth Suicide
YouthYouth, The Trevor ProjectThe foundation arm of the professional services company is committed to saving lives.The Trevor ProjectDaniel ReynoldsThe PwC Charitable Foundation has made a historic...
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Antigay Tennessee D.A. Won't Bring Charges in Outed Bi Teen's Suicide
YouthYouth, Tennessee, Bullying, HomophobiaChanning Smith died by suicide after being outed online, but D.A. Craig Northcott says no crimes were committed by those who shared Smith's personal...
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28 Percent of HIV-Negative Millennials Avoid Hugging People With HIV
HealthHealth, HIV, YouthA new study shows a shocking amount of ignorance when it comes to young people and HIV.HIVYouthNeal BrovermanMore than one-quarter of HIV-negative millennials report that they...
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9 Trans, Gender-Nonconforming Folks on Starting (or Skipping) Hormones
The decision to go on hormones is personal — and far from uniform.transnb_750x422_750x422_0.jpg01-jaysen.jpg02-ezra.jpg03-marley.jpg04-fo.jpg05-mars.jpg06-syd.jpg07-alan.jpg08-august.jpg09-pallas.jpg9...
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School Settles Lawsuit After Deleting Pro-LGBTQ Quotes From Yearbook
YouthYouth, Schools, CaliforniaThe Chawanakee Unified School District in central California agreed to assure compliance with state law requiring an LGBTQ-affirming environment.Students Mikayla Garaffa...
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Utah Fifth-Grader With Gay Dads Shamed by Substitute Teacher
NewsNews, Youth, Utah, Families, FamilyThe boy's dads, Louis and Josh van Amstel (pictured), said school officials contacted them immediately after the incident.YouthUtahFamiliesFamilyKat JercichA...
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For LGBTQ Youth, Human Rights Day Has Special Meaning
CommentaryCommentary, LGBT youth, Youth, WorldAround the world, LGBTQ, gender-nonconforming, and non-binary youth need to be heralded — and protected.LGBT youthYouthWorldGraeme Reid"Youth Standing Up...
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Kentucky Bill Would Let Students Sue Over Trans Presence in Restrooms
TransgenderTransgender, Youth, KentuckyThe bill, to be considered in the upcoming session, would not allow trans students to use facilities aligned with their gender identity.YouthKentuckyTrudy RingA...
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NBA Legend Dwyane Wade Gives Moving Speech on Parenting a Gay Child
SportsSports, Youth"It ain’t about him. He knows who he is. It’s about you."YouthDaniel ReynoldsDwyane Wade credits his gay child, Zeke, with inspiring him to be a better parent.“You want to talk about...
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Utah Child Shamed by Teacher for Gay Dads Speaks Out After Adoption
YouthYouth, Family"It doesn't matter what family you have. It just matters if you love them or not," Daniel van Amstel said. "And yes, I do love them." FamilyDaniel ReynoldsA Utah fifth-grader — whose...
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Dustin Lance Black: Want to Inspire Hope? Become a Mentor
CommentaryCommentary, LGBT youth, Youth, Dustin Lance BlackMore than ever, young people need our strength and guidance.LGBT youthYouthDustin Lance BlackDustin Lance BlackWhen I was 14, I was lucky...
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Ky. Teen Expelled for 'Lifestyle Violation' of Rainbow Shirt and Cake
YouthYouth, ReligionA Kentucky private school booted Kayla Kenney over a colorful social media post.ReligionDaniel ReynoldsA Kentucky private school has expelled a student for her rainbow shirt and...
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Parents Throw a 'Gayceañera' to Celebrate Son's Coming Out
YouthYouth, Coming OutLove was served as a rainbow cake.Coming OutDaniel ReynoldsA gay teen's family threw a "gayceañera" on his 15th birthday in celebration of his coming out.Heidi Irene and Terry...
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