LGBT youth

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The House That Ruth Built

“It was lasagna night, and as the kitchen got ready to serve dinner, kids checked Facebook at the cyber center, watched cartoon shows with headphones on, and fooled around at…

Rachel —

Mar 21, 2014

Daily Fix

education

politics + activism

Here’s How NYC Public Schools Plan To Better Support Their Trans* Students

With 1.1 million students, NYC is the largest public school system in the country, and has a lot of influence setting standards for how other big school systems and states…

Maddie —

Mar 14, 2014

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college

culture

10 Things I Learned At My First Big Queer Conference

Ever wonder what happens when you put a bunch of queer folks in a room and tell them to get shit done? Here’s my recap of the IvyQ 2014 Conference…

Helen —

Feb 17, 2014

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LGBTQ Charity List for 2014: Your Guide to Giving Back

‘Tis the season to give back, so consider Autostraddle your Queer Charity Matchmaker. We’ve put together a list of some of the best North American charities whose missions focus on…

Kate —

Dec 23, 2013

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lesbian college life

school

Let Them Know You’re Here: Queering the College Tour

Keep an eye out for the queers on the tour, and let them know you’re here!

Maddie —

Nov 12, 2013

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high school

school

These Adorable Lesbian Homecoming Queens Top Off Our Best Queer Homecoming Season Ever

Greta Melendez and Lily Cohen are the latest in a month of queer homecoming winners and a much longer line of kids battling for the right to wear tiaras in…

Riese —

Nov 5, 2013

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LGBT youth

community

To a Chubby Mexican Lesbian: I’m With You, I See You, I Love You

This video is for you, homeslice.

gabby —

Sep 20, 2013

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education

politics + activism

Fox News, CNN Show Their Transphobic Colors In Response To California’s Transgender Student Bill

Once again, 24-hour news networks let us down by giving a stage to bigots and showing that the only things they know about trans* people are outdated transphobic stereotypes.

Mey —

Aug 16, 2013

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education

politics + activism

California Becomes First To Pass Law Requiring Trans* Students Treated Equally, Because Humanity

In a major victory for transgender youth, California passes law giving trans* students equal protection, opportunities and access in public schools.

Mey —

Aug 12, 2013

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homophobia

society + culture

New Legislation Could Mean Change for Homeless Queer Youth – But Not Enough

Despite the fact that LGBT youth comprise a disproportionate amount of the youth homeless population, the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act currently does not contain language or requirements to specifically…

Laura Mandanas —

Aug 7, 2013

LGBT youth

personal essay

gender

Panic! in the Locker Room: On Fighting for Trans* Youth with Words as Weapons

“I mostly ignored the emails, as anyone with an overflowing inbox does. But this subject line caught my eye: Boys in the girls locker room, legally? WTF?! Maybe now is…

Nicole —

Jul 4, 2013

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education

society + culture

New Research Suggests Homophobia Linked to Overachieving As Well As Misery

A new study purports that gay boys in homophobic environments pour their attentions into their studies and sports instead. Why is this, and does this apply to queer girls too?

Rose —

Apr 20, 2013