Not everyone realizes the significance of November 20th, but it’s the Transgender Day of Remembrance. This is an annual opportunity to remember and honor the memory of transgender people lost to violence. Of course, it’s important to do this more…
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My best friend and I have known each other for over a decade, since we met in preschool. Yet it still took her some time to fully open up to me about her sexual orientation. She was scared of how […]
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During Ally Week many focus on allies that are heterosexual and cisgender, but I believe it’s very important to talk about allies inside the LGBTQ community as well. Take me, for example: As a pansexual person, I am a part […]
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I’ve always thought of compassion and consideration for the well-being of others as two necessary qualities for any human. An ally to the LGBTQ community, in my opinion, embodies these characteristics by supporting the rights of lesbian, gay,…
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February 5th is Gay–Straight Alliance Day! This year, celebrate by becoming a member of your school’s GSA or by creating your own. Gay-straight alliances (GSAs) are student-run organizations that work to improve schools for all students regardless…
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Ally Week is an entire week dedicated to the promotion and discussion of what everyone can do to support members of the LGBTQ community and stand up to homophobia and transphobia. Supporters or allies aren’t just heterosexual people; everyone can…
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For many teens, true self-expression can be a challenge. It’s also difficult to stand up for someone who is criticized for expressing themselves. We take a look around and we see harsh criticism and unnecessary hate when people express themselves…
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It’s football season and while more and more popular music artists—and even Olympic athletes—continue to express their support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people, the realization that many National Football League…
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