A new study from the Family Acceptance Project examines the relationship between high levels of anti-LGBT bullying and increased health issues during … [Read more...] about Study Examines Relationship Between Bullying and Depression, Suicide, HIV and Other STDs
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Catholic High School Bans Same-Sex Couples At Prom
A Long Island co-ed Catholic high school has banned same-sex couples from attending this year's prom, this after 17-year-old student Angelina … [Read more...] about Catholic High School Bans Same-Sex Couples At Prom
Exchanges of Support for Bullied Gay Teens Draws Attention to Oppressive Atmosphere on Christian Campuses
The L.A. Times has turned its focus to a letter of support from a group of LGBT alumni at Westmont College, a Christian college in Montecito, for … [Read more...] about Exchanges of Support for Bullied Gay Teens Draws Attention to Oppressive Atmosphere on Christian Campuses
Watch: What Was It Like to Come Out in the 1950’s?
Can't wait to see more of these.David Mixner writes:"Phil Siegel, who was co-communications director at the National Equality March on … [Read more...] about Watch: What Was It Like to Come Out in the 1950’s?
Minnesota High School Lesbian Couple Greeted with Cheers as Part of Royal Court
Sarah Lindstrom and Desiree Shelton were greeted with cheers as they entered the Champlin High School assembly as part of the school's Royal Court … [Read more...] about Minnesota High School Lesbian Couple Greeted with Cheers as Part of Royal Court
Cyndi Lauper Mentors Gay Teen Eli Medina on MTV’s ‘Made’
Tune in to MTV's Made today at 4 pm EST (repeating Wednesday at 3) for an episode about Eli Medina, a gay teen from Norman, Oklahoma who is living … [Read more...] about Cyndi Lauper Mentors Gay Teen Eli Medina on MTV’s ‘Made’
Israeli LGBT Group Tells Parents Not to Keep Gay Kids in the Closet
And they do so quite literally. … [Read more...] about Israeli LGBT Group Tells Parents Not to Keep Gay Kids in the Closet
Watch: Hundreds of Long Island High School Students Hold Rally Demanding Gay-Straight Alliance
Several hundred students rallied in support of a Gay-Straight Alliance at Long Island's Valley Stream South High School in New York yesterday. I … [Read more...] about Watch: Hundreds of Long Island High School Students Hold Rally Demanding Gay-Straight Alliance
Darren Criss and Chris Colfer Score for Gay Teens on EW Cover
Extra ran a preview last night of Entertainment Weekly's upcoming cover featuring gay teens on TV. Darren Criss and Chris Colfer are given both … [Read more...] about Darren Criss and Chris Colfer Score for Gay Teens on EW Cover
NYC City Council Restores Funding for LGBT Homeless Youth
The NYC City Council has restored $85 million to the city's budget including money that was cut from LGBT homeless youth programs late last year. … [Read more...] about NYC City Council Restores Funding for LGBT Homeless Youth