Posts by Joeli Katz, Youth Issues Intern
How the Salem mayor is turning anti-LGBT calls into support for LGBT youth
July 18, 2014
Since the city of Salem, Massachusetts announced plans to terminate a contract with Gordon College, a Christian University with discriminatory policies toward LGBT students and faculty, the city's mayor has been receiving many phone calls from anti-LGBT individuals expressing their disagreement with Salem's recently adopted LGBT-inclusive non-discrimination ordinance. Read More
July 18, 2014
Teen girl shunned by parents finds financial support online
When 19 year old Kate Koenig's parents found out she was pansexual and cut off their financial support, Kate never gave up on her dream of going to the University of Pittsburgh, and with the help of hundreds of supporters it looks like Kate's dream will come true.Read More
July 17, 2014
New report explains barriers to economic equality for LGBT young people
The Center for American Progress has released a new comprehensive report on the experiences of LGBT young people in the workforce and how this group is at a severe disadvantage. Read More
July 17, 2014
VIDEO: Michael Sam accepts ESPY award with moving speech
Last night at the 2014 ESPYs presented by ESPN, Michael Sam accepted the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage. Read More
July 16, 2014
Camp Abercorn web series spotlights room for improvement in Boy Scouts
A new fictional dramatic web series called "Camp Abercorn," currently in the works, will shine a light on the experience of being part of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), and reflect on the BSA's policies on LGBT inclusion. Read More
July 16, 2014
Chicago summit on LGBT youth homelessness calls for action
A recently released report shows the severity of LGBT youth homelessness in Chicago and strategizes about what can be done about it.Read More
July 15, 2014
Lesbian student expelled from university after marrying girlfriend
Christian Minard, a 22 year old college student just one semester shy of graduating Southwestern Christian University, has been expelled from the school after marrying her girlfriend Kadyn Park in March.Read More
July 14, 2014
Promise Place School gives housing, education, and hope to homeless LGBT youth
The Foundation for International Justice, Inc is planning to open Promise Place School, a residential school for homeless LGBT youth in Massachusetts.Read More
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