Love, Simon Is a Love Letter to LGB People

By Isabella Gonzalez, 17

Whenever my girlfriend and I go see a movie, we always lock lips when a kissing scene happens. Of course, it’s a way to make the date more intimate,…

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March 29, 2018
coming out | representation

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Teen Dating Violence: Know the Signs

By Sara Kleine, 17

Ruby, 17, of Takoma Park, MD thought she was in a healthy relationship with her boyfriend of almost two years. Then, she started to pick up on some…

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February 13, 2018
relationships | teen dating violence

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Gymnasts Say #MeToo and Are Finally Heard

By Ashley Fowler, 18

#MeToo, originally coined by activist Tarana Burke in 2006, has become a rallying call to discuss and prevent sexual assault in many fields, including…

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February 9, 2018
sexual assault | sexual harassment | #MeToo

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Being Single on Valentine’s Day

By Carley Campbell, 16

Full disclosure: I’m not a fan of Valentine’s Day (despite it being on my birthday). Typically, when you think of Valentine’s Day, you think about…

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February 8, 2018
self-esteem | Valentine's Day | self-love

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When #MeToo Brings Down Your Stars

By Isabella Gonzalez, 17

Since the Harvey Weinstein scandal, the #MeToo movement has repeatedly demanded justice for victims of sexual harassment and assault. With good reason,…

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February 2, 2018
sexual assault | sexual harassment | #MeToo

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World Aids Day 2017

By Emma Ogando, 17

December 1st is World AIDS Day. This is a day to remember those around the globe who are living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or have lost…

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December 1, 2017
HIV/AIDS | World AIDS Day

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More Sex Ed, Fewer Teen Pregnancies

By Mayuna Tomita, 17

This blog post is from the latest Winter 2017 edition of our magazine. Subscribe to Sex, Etc. Luis Miguel Bermúdez first began teaching sex education…

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November 30, 2017
pregnancy | sex education

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Thankful When You’re LGBTQ

By Sarah Emily Baum, 17

Considering I was still in utero at the turn of the millennium, it feels strange for me to say, “When I was a kid…” about anything. But I…

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November 21, 2017
LGBTQ | Thanksgiving

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