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

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

10/20/10
CNBC Goes Purple for Spirit Day | 10/20/10

Today, millions of people came together to remember those young people who've lost their lives to anti-LGBT bullying

10/20/10
Logo Goes Purple for Spirit Day | 10/20/10

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Latino Voters Poll: Same-Sex Couples Should Be Included In Immigration Reform
03/08/13

Nearly two-thirds of Latino voters support allowing same-sex couples equal immigration rights, according to a poll released Friday, contradicting the often-repeated line that those voters are more socially conservative than average.

Nevada Senate committee approves bill adding attacks on transgender individuals to hate crimes list
03/08/13

A bill adding attacks on transgender persons to a list of hate crimes and stiffening the penalty for offenders was unanimously approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee today.

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.

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