A Gay Florida Educator on the Terror of What's to Come
Youth, Education, CommentaryYouthDavid Thomas recently served as a principal in a Florida school. The out educator details how his state’s proposed “don’t say gay” bill will damage children, terrify...
View ArticleThe New Head of GLSEN on How She'll Protect Queer Kids
Youth, Education, Women, GLSENYouthMelanie Willingham-Jaggers, the youth-oriented LGBTQ+ organization’s new executive director, enters her job at a critical time.EducationWomenGLSENTrudy RingGLSEN has...
View Article#Letters4transkids Looks to Encourage Trans Youth Under Attack
Transgender, YouthTransgenderA new social media campaign is meant to provide online support and comfort to trans youth across the country as states continue to pass anti-trans legislation. Screengrabs...
View ArticleHow Republicans Are Endangering LGBTQ+ Kids With Hateful Legislation
ExclusivesExclusives, Youth, TransgenderThe far right is determined to undo LGBTQ+ progress, and trans youth are at the center of its attacks. YouthTransgenderTrudy RingAt a time of unprecedented...
View ArticleLouisiana's Extreme 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Dies in Committee
PoliticsPolitics, Don't Say Gay, Louisiana, Schools, Education, YouthThe bill would have prohibited discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity in grades K-8 and would have barred teachers from...
View ArticleTeen to Skip Graduation After Principal Insists on Deadnaming Him
YouthYouthBradley Curry's has been respected by teachers and students throughout high school but his principal is standing between him and walking across the stage.Christopher WigginsA high school...
View ArticleChildren: The Victims of Broken, Bigoted, and Useless Laws and Rulings
CommentaryCommentary, Youth, PoliticsLGBTQ+ youth, marginalized girls, children of gay parents, and elementary school kids are all in constant danger because of political selfishness.YouthPoliticsJohn...
View Article‘Generation Drag’ Is a Heartfelt Look Into 5 Teen Drag Queens’ Lives
Arts & EntertainmentArts & Entertainment, Youth, television, DragHere's an exclusive clip of the series that follows five young drag stars and their families in the lead up to Dragutante, a...
View ArticleTrans Rocker Lenny Zenith Debuts Single Supporting Transgender Youth
MusicArts & Entertainment, Music, Transgender, Youth, LGBT youthThe video for his song “Where is Safe?” will debut on Facebook Premier on Friday night.TransgenderYouthLGBT youthAlex CooperFor...
View ArticleIs Will On ‘Stranger Things’ Coming Queer? Here’s What We Know
Arts & EntertainmentArts & Entertainment, Netflix, television, Coming Out, YouthThe stars and producers of the show tease a potential coming-out story for the hit Netflix series.Ursula...
View ArticleVirginia School District Sued Over Inclusive Trans Policies
YouthYouth, Education, Transgender, VirginiaAccording to the plaintiffs, the district’s trans-supportive policies violate their First Amendment rights. Jorge...
View ArticleCourt Rules Against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's Anti-Trans Investigations
NewsNews, Law, Texas, Health Care, Youth, LGBT youth, TransgenderTrans-supportive parents have been targeted by Texas child protective services for allowing their children to access gender-affirming...
View ArticleVico Ortiz Slams Buenos Aires Government Over Gendered Language
NewsNews, Youth, Education, World, SchoolsThe Our Flag Means Death star is vocally pushing back against a recent decision to ban the use of inclusive language in Buenos Aires...
View ArticleProud Boys Storm Drag Queen Story Hour, Hate Crime Probe Launched
NewsNews, California, Pride, Drag, YouthThe men reportedly called the drag queen host "tranny" and a "pedophile" at the California event attended by families and community members. Alleged Proud Boys...
View ArticleJennifer Lopez Introduces Her Child Onstage Using They/Them Pronouns
MusicArts & Entertainment, Music, Youth“I ask them to sing with me all the time, but they won't. So this is a very special occasion,” Lopez said.YouthAlex CooperSuperstar Jennifer Lopez recently...
View ArticleMeet 41 LGBTQ+ Scholars: The Point Foundation's Class of 2022-2023
The future is already looking...
View ArticleThe GOP Is Terrorizing LGBTQ+ Youth, But the Kids Are Fighting Back
ExclusivesExclusives, Youth, LGBT youthThe Advocate's July/August cover story investigates the what is motivating Republicans to endanger LGBTQ+ youth through discriminatory legislation. YouthLGBT...
View ArticleMeet LGBTQ+ Advocates for Change Zoey Luna, Sameer Jha & Myles Mugler
TheAdvocate's July/August cover stars are also part of our inaugural list of queer changemakers fighting for their communities daily....
View ArticleLGBTQ+ Support Included in New 988 Crisis Lifeline
NewsNews, LGBT youth, Youth, Health Care, LawIn case of a mental health crisis, people can call 988 as of July 16 to access help.LGBT youthYouthHealth CareLawChristopher WigginsFor years, people...
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