School, sports and boys. These are all things Jazz, an 11-year-old girl, encounters on a daily basis. The only difference between her and the other pre-teen girls in her class is the fact that Jazz was born a male. She […]
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It’s official! Being transgender is no longer listed as a mental disorder. My first reaction when I read this in the news was to wonder why it was even labeled one in the first place. But, considering the fact that […]
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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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The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) conducted a nationwide survey of more than 10,000 gay and lesbian young people. The survey found that gay and lesbian teens are less likely to be happy than heterosexual teenagers and are more likely to […]
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This video by StraightNotNarrow.ca conveys an important message for guys: Being a hater doesn’t make you straighter. This video attacks the relationship between homophobia and masculinity. Too often men attack each other with words like “gay”…
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Androgynous models—who have a combination of masculine and feminine characteristics—are becoming more and more popular among world-class brand names like Givenchy. Since their gender can be so ambiguous, they can model either men or women’s clothes.…
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Building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place is the mission statement of The Girl Scouts of America (GSUSA). The GSUSA is an organization where girls are encouraged to be active in their communities […]
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I have a pretty comfortable routine: I roll out of bed, inhale a quick breakfast and go to (or sleep through) classes for hours at a time. My afternoon adventures—or misadventures, as the case may be—vary once school gets out, […]
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