LGBT youth

Daily Fix

ex-gay movement

politics + activism

No More Ex-Gay In NJ: Jersey Might Ban Conversion Therapy For Minors

New Jersey is on the verge of banning damaging conversion therapy from being practiced on those under the age of 18 – the legislation is being put to the vote…

A.E. Osworth —

Apr 1, 2013

advice

gay moms

parenting & family

“Is She Gay? Should I Ask Her?”: Advice To Moms Who Have Queer Daughters

A mom turned to an internet message board to ask how she should handle the fact that her daughter is a lesbian and people actually responded and gave great advice.…

Vanessa —

Mar 8, 2013

gay bullying

LGBT youth

comedy

Watch Ash Beckham Explain Why “That’s So Gay” Is So, So Wrong

Ash Beckham takes down the use of “that’s so gay” as a pejorative. We all clap and cheer because that’s what we’ve been trying to say and she says it…

A.E. Osworth —

Mar 7, 2013

alsoalsoalso

canada

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: “Flying While Butch” And Other Stories We Missed This Week

Russia’s new lesbian magazine, Kansas’ proud gay parental unit, and women working harder than men. Again.

Carmen —

Mar 6, 2013

catholic school

catholics

first person

You Know You’re A Queer Catholic School Survivor If…

22. You can’t decide if you want to be or do your Confirmation saint.

Kate —

Jan 22, 2013

'zines/magazines

gay moms

parenting & family

How To Live With Kids: Four Zines You’ll All Like, Probably

Zines for gender-neutral kids, unschooling kids, kids and their parents, and totally Wild Children. BAM.

Laneia —

Jan 10, 2013

Daily Fix

education

society + culture

Teacher Accused of Causing Gayness, Which Is Incorrect and Impossible

A Floridian teacher stands up for her lesbian student, is blamed for student’s sexuality.

Kristen —

Nov 15, 2012

advice

Going Down (South)

first person

The Ones We Left Behind: On Being An Ally To Small Town Queers

“If you’re reading this and are currently in love with a tiny place that hasn’t loved you back yet, I want you to know that this is okay.”

fonseca —

Oct 15, 2012

amos mac

event

visual art

TESTIMONY Exhibition Gets Born, Tells The Story Of Being Young And Queer

Were we ever so young? “Testimony” is here to tell us we were (and it was actually kind of okay.)

Vanessa —

Jul 19, 2012

interview

LGBT youth

community

Transgender Housing Network: The Autostraddle Interview

A temporary housing network exclusively for trans* people who need a safe place to stay, and YOU can help!

annika —

Jul 16, 2012

homophobia

LGBT youth

community

Let’s Get This Queer Non-Profit to Warped Tour

Guess how many gay/queer non-profits exist at the Vans Warped Tour? None. This is how we change that.

Alex —

Jun 20, 2012

LGBT youth

they need help

movie news & trailers

Baby Lu: Queer Coming of Age Film Needs Your Support

“Growing up with my own mountain man father presented an array of experiences and challenges, which came to a head when I entered my teens and even more so when…

Emelina Minero —

Jun 19, 2012