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 thanks the many tireless advocates working to bring change to the #BoyScouts
Friday, May 24, 2013
3:01pm

After Thursday's historic vote, GLAAD would like to thank these incredible and tireless advocates for their working in helping to the BSA's anti-gay policies

02/13/13
LGBT and religious leaders condemn call for "straight-only" prom in Indiana | 02/13/13

The group of Sullivan High School parents, teachers, and students lobbying for a straight-only prom have couched their anti-LGBT position in religious language, stating "We want to make the public see that we love the homosexuals, but we don't think it's right nor should it be accepted." Many religious leaders, however, have rejected the group's claims that LGBT people are "wrong" and that they should have a straight-only prom.

02/11/13
He Doesn't Want to Be Called a Hero, but when the Shoe Fits... | 02/11/13

Daniel Hernandez, who helped save the life of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords after a 2011 shooting, spent much of the last week sharing his story on several media outlets and serving as a great openly gay Latino role model.

02/11/13
Media Misses The Mark With Coverage Of Indiana Group Supporting Anti-Gay Prom | 02/11/13

A group of parents and students at an Indiana high school is leading an anti-gay initiative to create a separate prom that bans gay students.

02/11/13
Assistant Principal at Cincinnati Catholic school on administrative leave for supporting marriage equality | 02/11/13

Students in Cincinnati, Ohio are rallying around Purcell Marian assistant principal Mike Moroski. Moroski was placed on administrative leave last week after refusing to remove an entry from his personal blog that spoke out in support of marriage equality.

02/08/13
Majority of Americans support ending the ban on openly gay BSA members | 02/08/13

Quinnipiac University released a poll indicating that a majority of Americans believe that the Boy Scouts of America should drop their ban on openly gay members.

02/07/13
Carmen Neely From Harlem Pride: "Providing services for the people where the people are" | 02/07/13

With the absence of a community pride center in Harlem, Harlem PRIDE's Co-founder Carmen Neely met with GLAAD to discuss their efforts and local activists to bring Harlem its first PRIDE center by 2015.

02/07/13
Interview with Chris Butler, the Out Creator of "ParaNorman" | 02/07/13

GLAAD interviews Chris Butler, the out writer and co-director of "ParaNorman," about including a gay teen in this PG-rated film.

02/07/13
See GLAAD's LGBT Media Resources For Valentines Day And Share Your Story | 02/07/13

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Delaware House Approves Marriage Equality Bill
04/24/13

The state House on Tuesday narrowly approved a bill legalizing gay marriage in Delaware, barely a year after the state began recognizing same-sex civil unions. The measure cleared the House on a 23-to-18 vote and now goes to the Senate, where supporters and opponents expect another close vote.

Idaho OKs Transgender Driver's Licenses
04/24/13

The Idaho Transportation Department this week agreed to new regulations allowing transgender drivers to change the sex designation on their driver's licenses without a note from a surgeon, after two people complained that previous policy violated their civil rights.

BREAKING: Rhode Island Senate Committee Advances Marriage Equality
04/23/13

Just now, the Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance marriage equality with a vote of 7-4. The bill is identical to one that already passed the House.

OP-ED: Listen Up, Boy Scouts
04/23/13

With relatives and very, very close friends, fine. I'll be alone with my nephew.

Lucy Meadows, Recently Deceased Transgender Teacher, Remembered By 7-Year-Old Student
04/23/13

Teachers, students and union members took to the streets of England this weekend to march in memory of Lucy Meadows, a transgender schoolteacher who died in March. One little girl joined the crowd with a poem for the late educator.

ENDA to be introduced on Thursday
04/23/13

The Employment Non-Discrimination Act is set to be introduced in both chambers of Congress on Thursday, according to multiple sources, but without major changes that were previously under consideration.

Tough Road Ahead For Bill Aimed At Protecting LGBT Students
04/23/13

With House Republicans seemingly unwilling to tackle the subject, don't look for legislation curbing discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender students to move anytime soon.

Nevada Senate Votes To Repeal Ban On Same-Sex Couples' Marriages
04/23/13

Late Monday, the Nevada Senate became the first legislative chamber in the country to vote to overturn a state constitutional amendment banning same-sex couples from marrying.

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