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.

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GLAAD Observes International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Friday, May 17, 2013
2:46pm

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), when advocates across the globe take a stand against anti-LGBT violence and discrimination.

05/23/11
The New York Times Asks LGBT Teenagers to Share Their Stories | 05/23/11

05/20/11
Web-Filter Company Announces it Will Modify Software to Allow Access to LGBT Content in Schools | 05/20/11

05/20/11
The Power Within: Anti-Bullying Comic Book Raising Funds To Spread Positive Message | 05/20/11

“Sometimes you have to be your own hero.” Writer Charles "Zan" Christensen and artist Mark Brill have joined forces

05/20/11
UPDATE: Widespread Support for "Glee" & GLAAD's Action Against FOX Houston's "Is TV Too Gay?" Segment | 05/20/11

05/03/11
GLAAD Calls on FOX Houston to Apologize for Broadcasting Extremist Views in Response to "Glee" Anti-Bullying Episode | 05/03/11

04/15/11
LGBT Students and Allies Nationwide Participate in Day of Silence | 04/15/11

04/05/11
Connecticut Teen's Unspoken YouTube Video Actually Says a lot About Bullying | 04/05/11

03/18/11
"Lead with Love" Reaches Out to Parents of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youth | 03/18/11

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Meet The Undocuqueers: Gay Rights Movement Turns To Immigration
03/11/13

One of the most pressing causes in the gay rights movement is crossing over into the immigration debate, where activists are pushing for equal treatment of same sex couples in a comprehensive reform bill.

Boy Scouts Send Out Survey to Pack Leaders Asking Questions About Gay Scenarios, Biased Policies: READ IT
03/11/13

Towleroad has obtained screenshots from a pack leader of a survey sent out by the Boy Scouts of America asking them to rate the acceptability of various scenarios related to gay scouts and scout leaders, along with some additional questions about its policies.

Gay couples could see windfalls if court kills DOMA
03/11/13

For Mina Meyer and Sharon Raphael, two women in their 70s who fell in love more than four decades ago and have been married for more than four years, the U.S. Supreme Court's pending consideration of a law that prohibits the federal government from recognizing unions like theirs is about more than civil rights.

Former UFC champion Rashad Evans speaks out in favor of marriage equality
03/11/13

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans has taken a public stand in support of gay marriage.

Minnesota's marriage equality bills face key votes
03/11/13

Two public hearings are planned this week on legislation that would legalize same-sex marriage in Minnesota.

Rally Held At Roseville Galleria To Support Gay Couple Kicked Out For Showing Affection
03/11/13

There was a strong show of support at Roseville Galleria on Saturday for a gay couple asked to leave the mall recently because they had been holding hands and kissing.

Marriage equality at the Supreme Court: A ‘real couple’ behind Prop 8 challenge
03/11/13

In BURBANK, Calif. — At the center of the Supreme Court’s preeminent case of the term — the one that holds the potential for redefining marriage in America — are a couple whose chief attribute is how conventional they strive to be.

RI marriage equality bill may hinge on religious clause
03/11/13

Maria Valente and Andrea Bond were married in Massachusetts four years ago by a justice of the peace. The East Providence women insist they are just like any other couple raising three children.

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