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Young people are actively changing the narrative around gun violence–and we will not back down.

You must always have faith in people, but most importantly, you must always have faith in yourself.

It is my hope in creating this list that you, too, will find a book that makes you feel seen. 

In their letter to Big Freedia, GLAAD Campus Ambassador Jonathan Leggette talks about the power of Black, queer, and trans resilience and representation in music.

My appreciation for Robin actually grew after watching how much my mother—someone I adore—adores her.

I was terrified and worried about what my future would hold. Despite my fears, reading about Aydian inspired me to be brave.

I credit Ruby Rose for providing the visibility that allowed me to explore my authentic self. 

With web series like this, who needs a TV? #WeStan

She’s the epitome of what it means to use your platform and voice for something bigger and more important than yourself.

I’ve been sitting with this experience of my sexuality for many years, and then Janelle Monáe comes out to the world as pansexual… and it rocked my entire world.

May Day is not just important to workers but to everyone. All struggles are connected and working together is necessary to create a better world.

It is the Secretary’s mission to promote democracy and protect human rights globally. But Pompeo has a long record of discriminating against people like me. I believe words and actions must go hand-in-hand when it comes to politics and policy. Pompeo fails both tests.

Marching makes a difference. Here are 4 more ways you can become a changemaker in your community. 

Watch and learn from trans students at Yale University on how you can make the college experience better for your trans community.

You have the power to make a positive difference in the lives of your LGBTQ students.

Find out what it's like to be raised in a queer and accepting family... Spoiler alert: it's awesome.

"Just because you have the whole rainbow doesn’t mean your advocacy is intersectional."

GLAAD Campus Ambassador, Morgan Pasquier offers suggestions on how to make your LGBTQ spaces more ace-inclusive.

As part of the student-activist campaign, revamp, GLAAD's young advocates discuss LGBTQ student safety on and off their college campuses.

Many girls like me dream of a savior. We dream it before even telling the world who we really are. We crave reflection. We yearn for validation. We ache for understanding.

"Have LGBTQ women ever experienced ultimate Academy Awards glory? In short—not really. But if last night’s LGBTQ representation is any indication of the trajectory of the Oscars, the future might be female."

The Rising Stars Grants at the GLAAD Media Awards will honor young people who are using media advocacy to create or advance a program in their community in order to accelerate acceptance for LGBTQ people.

GLAAD Campus Ambassadors call for sensible gun reform after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting that took the lives of 17 young students.

"All trans people are worthy of love and affection."

"Regardless of how long it takes me to figure out what a relationship means and how I feel about someone special, I hope to remember that I shouldn’t have to sacrifice my comfort level, my gender presentation, or my self for anyone."

GLAAD Campus Ambassador Miles Joyner has new rules for embracing your bi+ identity when the world thinks you're in a "straight" relationship.

"This kiss took place in my seventh period woodshop class... so nothing can get gayer than that."