Forced outing leads to high depression rates among LGBTQ+ youth, yet legislation persists
Eleven states currently either mandate or "promote" the forced outing of LGBTQ+ students, despite the proven harm to their health.
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Eleven states currently either mandate or "promote" the forced outing of LGBTQ+ students, despite the proven harm to their health.
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