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read a f-cking book

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Read A F*cking Book: Rhiannon Argo’s “Girls I’ve Run Away With”

Lo is that girl you had a secret crush on in high school, the one who could skate and wore baggy shorts. And with everything she goes through, you genuinely…

Hansen —

Oct 8, 2013

gay bullying

high school

identity

You Need Help: On That Younger Possibly-Queer Human Who Might Need You

“I’m seventeen and I’ve already gone through my queer angst – and it kills me to see this kid alone almost all the time, they always look miserable and it…

Kate —

Oct 1, 2013

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gay families

politics + activism

Trail Life USA Tries to Blaze A New Trail For Anti-Gay Scouting

Luckily there are other scouting alternatives for your kids!

Kristen —

Sep 12, 2013

feminism

gay moms

parenting & family

6 Kids’ Clothing Lines That Know Your Daughter is More Than Just a Pink Princess Glitterbomb Who Can’t Do Math

Now that back to school sales are in full swing, it’s hard to look through clothing catalogs without becoming irate. Here are some retailers that don’t think your kids are…

Kristen —

Sep 6, 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

cyberculture

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society + culture

It’s Official: GLSEN Says Internet Is Both Best and Worst Thing Ever for Queer Teens

A newly released GLSEN survey shows LGBT youth are more likely to be bullied online than their straight peers. But they’re also figuring out how to make it better for…

Kristen —

Jul 11, 2013

feminism

photography

parenting & family

Mom Dresses Daughter Up As Historical Badass Ladies, Is Awesome

Vanessa’s Team Pick: Awesome mom dresses 5-year-old daughter up as independent strong women from history, results in infinite cuteness and warm fuzzy girl power feelings.

Vanessa —

May 15, 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

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gay bullying

school

Lake County Middle School Invents Time Machine, Returns With Backwards Views on Gay-Straight Alliances

“Others spoke out against the alliance, saying the real issue is bullying. Students, they said, would not find the support they need in a gay-straight group.”

Rachel —

Feb 19, 2013

baby-making

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