youth and teenagers

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

comics/graphic novels

youth and teenagers

geekery

Drawn to Comics: Maggie Thrash’s Debut “Honor Girl” Captures Teenage Camp Queerness

“So much of being a girl in this society is about people trying to CONTAIN you. When I think about camp, I get this gut feeling, remembering the sky above…

Mey —

Sep 8, 2015

androgynous fashion

Ellen Degeneres

queer fashion

Ellen DeGeneres’ GapKids Line Is Smart, Subversive, Will Delight Both Children and Tiny Butch Lesbians

Ellen DeGeneres’ GapKids x ED Collection is smart, cute, and full of subtly subversive messaging against prescriptive gender roles. Basically, the best girl’s clothing line I’ve ever seen.

Laura Mandanas —

Sep 1, 2015

Daily Fix

homophobia

politics + activism

Daily Fix: New South Wales Education Minister Nixes High School Showing of “Gayby Baby” and More News

Kids in New South Wales won’t see Gayby Baby at school for Wear It Purple Day, Donald Trump kicks Jorge Ramos out of his press conference, women vote in Saudi…

Rachel —

Aug 27, 2015

comics/graphic novels

Drawn to Comics

geekery

EXCLUSIVE: Cathy G. Johnson Announces Her New Book “No Dogs Allowed” and Misfit Middle School Girls!

In this very special Drawn to Comics we get to announce Cathy G. Johnson’s new book about a misfit middle school girls’ soccer team and talk about the upcoming queer…

Mey —

May 12, 2015

anti-discrimination laws

crime

politics + activism

Daily Fix: Indiana’s Governor Doesn’t Know What the Fuss is About and More News Stories

Gov. Mike Pence can’t give us a straight answer, good news for Ferguson protestors, Ellen Pao’s gender discrimination lawsuit and more news for you!

Yvonne —

Mar 31, 2015

Daily Fix

human rights

gender

DW Trantham, Courageous Trans Teen, Stands Up For Her Bathroom Rights and Finds Community Support

“We’re not freaks, we’re not perverts, we’re just people. I’m worried about my bathroom safety more than anyone else.”

Mey —

Mar 23, 2015

team pick

trans women

gender

Trans Lifeline, Suicide Hotline Staffed by Trans People, Is Here For You

In one way, it is incredible that something like this didn’t exist before. In another way, it is all too regrettable that something like this is so dearly needed.

Araguaney R. Da Silva —

Jan 6, 2015

Daily Fix

trans women

gender

17 Year Old Trans Girl Leelah Alcorn Commits Suicide After Parents and Community Refuse to Accept Her

She thought she would never be able to live the life she deserved. We need to change society so that young trans girls no longer feel that way.

Mey —

Dec 30, 2014

Daily Fix

women of color

book features

Jacqueline Woodson, Ursula LeGuin Reign Triumphant at the 65th National Book Awards

Out black lesbian Jacqueline Woodson wins in youth fiction, sci-fi gender pioneer Ursula LeGuin takes home an award for distinguished contributions to American letters and skewers capitalism and Lemony Snicket…

Alley Hector —

Nov 20, 2014

everyone is gay

family

parenting & family

“This Is A Book For The Parents Of Gay Kids”: A Coming Out Conversation with Bruce and Phyllis

I emailed my dad, Bruce, and my grandma, Phyllis, and asked if they’d like to have a three-generational conversation inspired by the book. They agreed, and so we all read…

Maddie —

Nov 12, 2014

degrassi

youth and teenagers

tv lists

Top 10 Queer and Feminist-y Moments of Degrassi Season 13

“Let’s take a moment of silence for all of us women in the U.S. who did not know until this season that in Canada y’all throw axes for fun, and…

Helen —

Nov 3, 2014