Tag Archives: Youth

Periodic Political Post

Queer News

  • French president Hollande signs marriage equality into law
  • Man killed In 5th anti-gay hate crime this month in New York
  • Ukraine lawmakers demand ban on Kiev gay pride parade
  • Girl arrested & expelled from school over gay relationship

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The Equality Project

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From their website:  “The Equality Project is a youth lead organization who’s main goal is to advocate for anti-bullying within the education system. We work as a team to communicate with all parts of the community that this is a problem that needs to be addressed and addressed quickly.”

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Frat House Fridays in Philly

I was just talking about INTEGRATION the other day.  INTEGRATION was the 18+ weekly dance party Queer Fresno used to run a few years back.  This is an 18+ party in Philadelphia at a club called Icandy.  I’ll be adding their website link on the Philly page in our local directory as well.  We don’t have enough venues for 18+ to gather in a social scene so they can meet others like them.  Click the flyer to embiggen.

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Help HRC end junk harmful psychological abuse of LGBT youth

Help HRC end junk harmful psychological abuse of LGBT youth

I don’t unusually post about petitions, but this is important and near and dear to my heart.

A tweet from Maryland’s Governor to the kids

 

It Gets Better from Portland Police

 

A touching and moving message from the Portland Police Bureau. It’s always good to be reminded you are not alone.

OUT in the SILENCE youth activism award

The OUT IN THE SILENCE Campaign, in partnership with GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, is thrilled to announce a new national Award for Youth Activism to highlight and honor the courageous young people who are on the front lines in the most important civil and human rights struggle of our time: achieving dignity, respect, inclusion, fairness and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

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