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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Danielle Powell: Expelled for being gay and told to repay scholarships
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
3:01pm

In the spring semester of 2011, Grace University, a Midwest Christian college in Omaha, Nebraska decided to expel Danielle Powell, simply because she is gay. After her expulsion, Powell says she was told that she would have to repay the $6,300 of tuition for the semester she wasn't allowed to finish.

08/09/11
Archbishop of Albany to hold Mass at LGBT Catholic Conference; Vatican Investigates LGBT-friendly Catholic Community in Mexico | 08/09/11

08/05/11
Gay-Straight Alliance Founded by Nikki Peet Allowed to Remain at Flour Bluff High School | 08/05/11
07/29/11
Stories to Watch: 1 in 4 Lesbian and Gay Youth are Homeless According to New Massachusetts Study | 07/29/11

07/27/11
The New York Times Examines Young People and Marriage Equality in New York | 07/27/11

06/24/11
LGBT Undocumented "Unsung Heroes" Show the World Where LGBT and Immigrant Advocacy Intersect | 06/24/11

Meet the accomplished, visible, and outspoken undocumented LGBT leaders who have played a major role in making remarkable gains in the immigrant advocacy movement.

06/13/11
Tracy Morgan to meet with GLAAD, LGBT Youth and Families | 06/13/11

06/13/11
Webby Awards to Honor Dan Savage for It Gets Better Project | 06/13/11

06/09/11
Maine Legislature Upholds Protections for Transgender People; House Passes Anti-Bullying Legislation | 06/09/11

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OPINION: What Comes After Marriage Equality?
03/26/13

For various reasons, gender identity struggles don't have as much social cachet as something like gay marriage, though in many ways they are more urgent and fundamental. Though a certain type of queer person might soon enjoy what begins to look like full equality and acceptance, there are many others who are still deeply embattled.

Five R.I. mayors back marriage equality
03/26/13

Five Rhode Island mayors called on the state Senate Monday to pass legislation allowing gays and lesbians to marry, joining a growing list of those backing the effort to join the rest of New England in allowing same-sex wedlock.

COLUMN: On marriage, what a difference eight years makes
03/26/13

On November 14, 2004, just a few days after the election, the New York Times ran a story headlined “Groups Vow Not To Let Losses Dash Gay Rights.”

A$AP Rocky On Gay Rights: 'I Treat Everybody Equal'
03/26/13

A$AP Rocky has a simple life motto: "treat everybody equal."

OPINION: Will SCOTUS transform the national landscape on gay rights?
03/26/13

The Supreme Court hearing on Proposition 8 — which will be argued tomorrow — has the potential to transform the national civil rights landscape for gay and lesbian Americans.

Sen. Mark Warner announces marriage equality support
03/26/13

Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, a Democrat up for re-election next year, publicly announced his support Monday for gay marriage in a post on Facebook.

GOP chairman urges tolerance for views on gay marriage
03/26/13

The GOP platform leaves no doubt about its absolute opposition to same-sex marriage, but Republican National Chairman Reince Priebus says the party needs to welcome those with other views on a combustible issue that will be considered by the Supreme Court today.

Ayanbadejo ‘excited’ to speak at Supreme Court
03/26/13

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo on Monday said he is “excited” to speak in support of marriage rights for same-sex couples outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday.

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