USA Today published an op-ed by Wayne Perry, the President of the Boy Scouts of America, in which he urges the 1,400 voting members gathering in Dallas to vote to allow gay youth to be a part of Scouting.
Young Adult
Your resource for news and information which features or directly impacts young adults; Frequent topics include K-12 schools and higher education, young adult media, young adult advocates, coming out, family and community acceptance, youth homelessness, and student advocacy including Gay Straight Alliances and safe schools initiatives.
Latest Update on Young Adult
09/30/11
This October 20th will mark the second annual observation of Spirit Day, and we are once again thrilled to be teaming up with the event’s creator, 16 year-old Brittany McMillan, to raise awareness of the issues impacting LGBT young people, to highlight the need to show support, and to encourage people to “go purple!”
09/29/11
A new app available in the Android Market called “Is My Son Gay?” targets mothers and claims that by asking 20 questions, it can determine their son’s sexual orientation.
09/28/11
A closer look at a wonderful piece CNN aired on transgender youth.
09/26/11
Lady Gaga spoke with President Obama about bullying, a day after she dedicated a song to a 14 year-old who died by suicide.
09/26/11
Many young people are bullied daily in classrooms and school communities around the country.
09/15/11
Join Dustin Lance Black, Neil Giuliano: Sharing Their Stories with the Homecoming Project | 09/15/11
An invitation to share your story with the Homecoming Project where LGBT role models return to their high schools to speak with students.
