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 to Media: Tell the Story of Anti-Transgender Violence Correctly
Friday, April 5, 2013
3:13pm

Two instances of anti-transgender murders occurred in Orlando, Florida and Baltimore, Maryland over the last 24 hours. Both were transgender women of color. And when the media doesn't tell their story correctly, it perpetuates misleading stereotypes about transgender people.

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

10/27/10
Demand Clint McCance Resign from Midland School Board | 10/27/10

10/26/10
US Dept of Ed; Schools and Communities Around the Country Work to Strengthen Initiatives Against Bullying | 10/26/10

10/22/10
President Obama Speaks Out on Anti-Gay Bullying | 10/22/10

Many national media outlets have been picking up on recent efforts by the LGBT community to draw attention to the st

10/20/10
Spirit Day Brings Sad News of Yet Another Young Gay Man's Suicide | 10/20/10

As Spirit Day winds down, we read of sad news about why days like today

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Mississippi newspaper's story on wedding of gay couple draws backlash, new readers
02/25/13

A small-town newspaper’s decision to cover a same-sex wedding — in a state that doesn’t recognize such unions — initially cost the paper a few dozen subscriptions.

Obama Administration Urges Supreme Court To Strike Down DOMA
02/25/13

The Obama administration on Friday urged the Supreme Court to strike down the Defense Of Marriage Act in a brief that calls the law unconstitutional because it violates "the fundamental guarantee of equal protection."

DOMA Hurts Gay Military Couples After DADT Repeal, Says U.S. Marine Corps Captain Matthew Phelps
02/22/13

On the heels of the one-year anniversary of the end of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," U.S Marine Corps Captain Matthew Phelps made history when he became the first gay man to propose marriage to his boyfriend Ben Schock at the White House.

An NFL champion advocates for gay rights in pro sports
02/22/13

Workplaces across the country are moving to end discrimination against the LGBT population.

EU urged to defend gay rights in Ukraine
02/22/13

The European Union (EU) was urged to tell the Ukrainian government at the upcoming EU-Ukraine summit to end abuses against LGBT people in Ukraine.

New Mexico's public vote on marriage equality blocked
02/22/13

Two Democrats and five Republicans united Thursday to block a bill that would have allowed a public vote on gay marriage in New Mexico.

Ricky Martin Reacts To Puerto Rico's Decision To Deny Gay Couples The Right To Adopt Children
02/22/13

Singer and gay rights advocate Ricky Martin reacted with indignation after the Puerto Rican Supreme Court issued a ruling denying same-sex couples the right to adopt children.

Tennessee high school's 'Diversity Prom' to welcome gay and straight students
02/22/13

Being different can be hard on any teen. Being gay can be even harder. Just ask William Tackett.

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