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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People of faith support equality in Scouting
Sunday, May 19, 2013
12:12pm

To give an accurate representation of where people of faith stand on marriage equality, let's look at some of the major denominations that support scouts for a quick recap. GLAAD has created a handy graphic that shows which denominations support inclusive scouting for all.

01/07/11
Get Involved in MTV's "A Thin Line" Campaign Against Cyber Abuse | 01/07/11

12/14/10
Joel Burns Named a Finalist for Dallas Morning News' Texan of the Year Award | 12/14/10
12/06/10
GLAAD Works With Gay Youth Study Author to Raise Awareness | 12/06/10

11/27/10
Ladies' Home Journal Promotes Message of Acceptance | 11/27/10

11/23/10
New Jersey Lawmakers Approve Tough Law Against Bullying; Bill Now on the Desk of Gov. Christie | 11/23/10

11/10/10
Struggles of LGBT Youth Highlighted in Powerful Glee Episode | 11/10/10

11/05/10
Glamour Magazine Names Constance McMillen a "Woman of the Year" | 11/05/10

10/29/10
White House Continues to Address Bullying | 10/29/10

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Ayanbadejo: Gay rights 'the hardest fight I've ever had to face'
03/08/13

As one of the most outspoken professional athletes on the topic of gay rights awareness, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo was forced to strike a delicate balance during the week leading up to Super Bowl XLVII.

Supporters of Oregon school principal say he's out of job because he's gay
03/08/13

An elementary school principal, Tom Klansnic, has been part of the Gresham Barlow School District for nearly a decade. Now, the district is not renewing his contract without giving a reason why. Many think it’s because he’s openly gay.

MA Senate candidate circulates petition to allow lesbian and gay groups to march in Southie St. Patrick's parade
03/08/13

Maureen Dahill, a candidate for State Senate in the 1st Suffolk District, today circulated an online petition to urge South Boston’s elected officials to fight for an inclusive St. Patrick’s Day Parade that allows gay and lesbian groups to march.

Chicago Sports Legends Richard Dent, Ernie Banks Back Marriage Equality in Illinois
03/08/13

As a same-sex marriage bill approved by the Illinois Senate awaits action in the House, a few former pro athletes signed a letter urging the passing of the bill, stating that it's "the right thing to do, period."

Bill Clinton: It’s time to overturn DOMA
03/08/13

In 1996, I signed the Defense of Marriage Act. Although that was only 17 years ago, it was a very different time. In no state in the union was same-sex marriage recognized, much less available as a legal right, but some were moving in that direction.

Gay civil rights now official in Flagstaff, AZ
03/08/13

The Flagstaff City Council unanimously gave final passage to a civil rights ordinance on Tuesday that creates legal protections against discrimination for sexual orientation, gender identity and military veterans in the areas of employment and public accommodations, such as hotels and restaurants.

Clinton Urges Court to Overturn Marriage Law He Signed
03/08/13

Former President Bill Clinton, who signed the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996 barring federal recognition of same-sex weddings, called on the Supreme Court on Thursday to overturn the law.

Marriage equality has votes to clear Minn. House hurdle
03/08/13

A bill to make gay marriage legal in Minnesota has the votes to clear one of its first major legislative hurdles, despite loud protests from opponents at a rally Thursday at the Capitol.

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