St. Louis Children’s Hospital Gender-Affirming Care Department Passes Internal Review
Allegations made by a former employee whose dubious claims were previously disputed by patients and families have been found to be unsubstantiated.
April 27, 2023
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Turning a Tortured Adolescence Into a TV Series
Coming out at 16 was mostly a nightmare for Ryan Zamo. He found catharsis by writing and producing his own show about the gay teen experience.
August 3, 2016
How Coming Out as a Gay Teacher Helped My Students
Being out only endeared this teacher to his adolescent charges.
September 14, 2018
Why My Queer Heart Wept Through 'Stranger Things 2'
Eleven's delayed adolescence reminds this writer of her own homophobia-stunted youth.
November 14, 2017
First, do no harm—unless you're intersex or trans
Opinion: In a landscape of shifting policies, vulnerable adolescents find themselves caught in a web of uncertainty.
May 6, 2025
Study: Hormone Therapy Connected to Lower Suicide Risk in Trans Youth
The research was conducted by the Trevor Project and published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Adolescent Health.
December 14, 2021
S.C. Lawmaker Tries to Block Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry says bills like these can be dangerous for kids' mental health.
November 22, 2019
Right-Wing Nutjob Thinks Pop Culture is 'Mass Producing' LGBTQ People
Catholic League president Bill Donohue says the entertainment industry is driving the LGBTQ agenda and enticing adolescents to "experiment."
April 24, 2020
Op-ed: My Life as a Gay Boy Scout
Gay author Christopher Bram recounts how scouting helped him make it through adolescence and discover his true self.
May 22, 2013
New study shows that sports help transgender teen's mental health
"If our goal is to improve adolescent mental health for all youth, expanding access to sports makes sense,” says a study coauthor.
June 24, 2025
Books for Young LGBT Folks
First loves, family problems, compelling discoveries, self-realization, and acceptance during adolescence to adult years are among the things found in this collection of books.
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January 31, 2013
Tennessee Families Sue to Block Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
“The Heath Care Ban violates the constitutional rights of Tennessee adolescents and their parents, and — if it goes into effect — will cause severe and irreparable harm,” the complaint says.
April 24, 2023
Inside The Gay Teen TV Revolution
Shows aimed at and about adolescents have transformed family TV viewing while shaping a generation’s understanding of what it means to be queer in real life.
May 9, 2016
Homeless to Hero: Shahera Hyatt
After struggling with housing instability in her adolescence, Shahera Hyatt now serves as one of the lead advisers in California's fight to end youth homelessness.
June 27, 2014
Op-ed: Margaret Thatcher, My First Gay Icon
As the U.K.'s first female prime minister, Margaret Thatcher, is laid to rest Wednesday, one man reflects on life during his adolescence under the Iron Lady.
April 17, 2013
'Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria' Is Biased Junk Science
A frighteningly biased piece on trans youth was published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, says Brynn Tannehill, who breaks down why it's so wrong.
February 20, 2018
The boy who loved too much
An interview with author Mack Friedman about his debut novel, Setting the Lawn on Fire, a powerful coming-of-age tale about adolescent queer desire
February 28, 2006
Share This with A Conservative: Transgender Children Are At Risk
According to the Journal of Adolescent Health, transgender kids and teenagers are more likely than their peers to struggle with mental health issues, suicidal tendencies, and self-harm.
May 27, 2016
Keeping LGBT youth alive
The Trevor Project runs the only national 365-days-a-year hotline for LGBT youth--or any adolescent--who's considering suicide. Logging 1,000 calls a month at 866-4-U-TREVOR, the help line is a vital resource at the holidays and all year long.
December 22, 2005
GALECA announces 2025 Dorian TV Award winners—here's the full list
Hacks, The Pitt, and Pee-wee as Himself are the big winners this year!
July 9, 2025
Queer Kids Experience More Sleep Problems Than Straight Ones: Study
This is likely due to the stress caused by discrimination, bullying, and lack of family support, researchers say.
April 10, 2023