trans youth Archives

bisexual awareness week

bisexuality

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

anti-discrimination laws

bathroom bills

news

6 LGBT Lawsuits To Follow On Discrimination, Restroom Access, Prisoner Rights and More

From students suing for their rights and restroom access under Title IX to the rights of trans prisoners to be protected from sexual assault, these are cases worth following.

Rachel —

Sep 22, 2016

bathroom bills

high school

news

SCOTUS Temporarily Blocks Trans Teen’s Bathroom Rights as it Weighs Bathroom Bill Battle

SCOTUS has issued a stay on a Virginia circuit court’s ruling, temporarily upholding a school’s anti-trans bathroom policy until they can issue a fuller ruling.

Rachel —

Aug 4, 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

link roundup

politics + activism

News Fix: Federal Lawsuits Take On Trans Students’ Rights in Wisconsin and Maryland

Two lawsuits that fight for trans students to access the bathrooms they need, WNBA players standing up for Black Lives Matter, Donald Trump’s RNC acceptance speech and more.

Rachel —

Jul 22, 2016

LGBT youth

link roundup

politics + activism

LGBT Youth Get New GSA Name and Tagline; LGBT Elders Get Left Out of Key Legislation

The GSA is now more inclusive of all genders and sexualities but the Older Americans Act isn’t inclusive of LGBT elders; Islan Nettles’ killer will go to prison for 12…

Rachel —

Apr 21, 2016

politics

trans

politics + activism

How Did South Dakota Become a Living Nightmare for Transgender Kids?

“These lawmakers don’t say that they’re trying to address a problem that actually exists, but instead are supporting the bill in order to fight off transgender boogeymen that live only…

Mey —

Feb 18, 2016

trans women

trans youth

lgbt book reviews

Were We Ever So Young: Rereading Julie Anne Peters’ “Luna” for the Seventh Time

Luna opened a door for me — no, it opened a thousand doors, doors that I’ve been confidently walking through ever since I came out.

Mey —

Dec 28, 2015

Adventure Time

end-of-year-list

pop culture fix

Top 11 Times This Year Pop Culture Reminded Us Kids Are Queer and Trans Too

As long as queer kids are taking their own lives, as long as young lesbians are told that their crushes on other girls are just fleeting feelings that all straight…

Mey —

Dec 14, 2015

read a f-cking book

trans youth

lgbt book reviews

Read A F*cking Book: Robin Talley’s <em>What We Left Behind</em>

Despite its shortcomings when it comes to theory, the story does the important work of allowing the characters to ask questions and struggle with their identities.

Adrian —

Nov 10, 2015

link roundup

news fix

politics + activism

Office of Civil Rights Backs Trans Rights as Houston Guts Them

The federal government confirms that a trans student’s right to use the correct bathroom is guaranteed by Title IX, Daniel Holtzclaw’s jury will be all white, ex-boxer Yusaf Mack is…

Rachel —

Nov 5, 2015

education

high school

school

10 Ways Educators Can Make Schools Safer for LGBT Youth

We’re participating in GLSEN’s Ally Week and talking about how K-12 educators can become better allies to the LGBT youth in their schools.

Rachel —

Oct 2, 2015