Queer Youth Archives

butch

dating

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gender

You Need Help: I’m 13 — How Do I Explore My Butch Identity?

Sometimes when you’re exploring a new aspect of your identity, you might feel like you have to emulate something specific. But there’s no one way to be butch. Go out…

Ro White —

Aug 9, 2022

LGBT youth

Queer Youth

parenting & family

“Age-Appropriate” Sex Education Leaves LGBTQ Kids Behind

Models of sex education that focus on what is “age-appropriate” for children inevitably leave LGBTIQ youth in the dark about their own identities.

Em Rosner —

Aug 29, 2018

LGBT youth

Queer Youth

sports

Young LGTBQ Athletes Are Still Facing Hardcore Homophobia; Here’s How You Can Help

High school locker rooms don’t exactly scream comfort for anyone, but for LGBTQ youth they often present a whole new layer of issues.

Hope Lenamon —

Aug 22, 2018

album review

LGBT youth

music

Steven Universe Soundtrack Vol 1 Delivers Cool Jams and Good (Gay) Messages

While not every episode is a musical one, many episodes do incorporate the characters singing songs and it’s never a waste of the show’s time. Instead, the music reveals things…

Mey —

Jun 19, 2017

everyone is gay

islam

An animated rendering of two women wearing head scarves leaning contentedly against each other on a hilltop. It is nighttime and there is a crescent moon in the sky. The phrase Longest Days, Sacred Nights is written in the bottom of the frame.

politics + activism

Longest Days, Sacred Nights Celebrates LGBTQIA+ Muslim Youth, and So Can You!

It’s Pride month, it’s Ramadan, and it’s time to support queer and trans Muslims. Masjid al-Rabia and Everyone is Gay are here to help!

Carrie —

Jun 2, 2017

everyone is gay

hanukkah

holigays

Everyone is Gay’s New Care Package Puts the Ho Ho Homo Back in the Holidays

It’s like cookies and cocoa with your coolest queer friend, but free and available for download right now.

Carrie —

Dec 14, 2016

Follow Your Arrow

LGBT youth

money + work

Follow Your Arrow: How LGBTQ Youth Activist Tabby Besley Built a Sustainable Non-Profit

“Why do I do this? Because it needs to be done. Our schools and communities need to be safer for our young people, we are losing too many of them.…

Beth —

Dec 1, 2016

2016 election

LGBT youth

tv show recaps

Steven Universe Returns with “Gem Harvest,” Reminds Kids It’s Okay to Have Hope

Steven Universe tells kids that they’re loved, that they’re special, and that there is nothing wrong with being themselves. This week it taught them that they don’t have to give…

Mey —

Nov 19, 2016

bisexual awareness week

bisexuality

politics + activism

Bisexual Teens Speak Out In the #ILoveBiSelf Twitter Chat Tonight! At 7 ET

Let’s celebrate Celebrate Bisexuality Day aka Bi Visibility Day aka the best day of the year with some self love, encouragement and brilliance from these youth.

Adrian —

Sep 23, 2016

LGBT youth

music videos

music

Tegan and Sara’s “Faint of Heart” Shows the Bright Queer and Trans Present We Always Dreamed Of

Are you looking to listen to an absolutely great pop song while crying because you’re so happy and hopeful today?

Mey —

Jul 28, 2016

LGBT youth

Queer Youth

television

“Steven Universe: The Return” Brings Your Favorite Gay Space Rocks To DVD!

Imagine you’re a child today and you’re watching Steven Universe: The Return and you finally see yourself not only represented on a show that’s specifically made for you, but treated…

Mey —

Jun 14, 2016

LGBT youth

link roundup

politics + activism

The Movement to Save Sarah Proves “Praying Away the Gay” Still a Real Danger

How her extended family is trying to save Sarah from a Christian “pray away the gay” camp, new ads in NY affirming trans people’s bathroom rights, a lesbian chef attacked…

Rachel —

Jun 9, 2016