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More than 60 religious institutions have been targeted for supporting LGBTQ+ rights: report

At least 66 incidents occurred between June 2022 and January 2024 in which a religious institution was targeted for its perceived support of LGBTQ+ people.

The Incredible Group Fighting Youth Suicide in Tennessee

The queer youth of Tennessee need help. Luckily, they're not alone.

Gay Youth Group in Israel Reaching Out to Arab LGBTs

In Jaffa, an LGBT organization seeks to begin a dialogue, according to a story from Haaretz.

LGBT Youth Theater Group Honored at White House

Boston-based True Colors: Out Youth Theater is the first LGBT organization to receive the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award.

California Judges Barred From Joining Boy Scouts

The judges must comply with the new rule by January 2016.

Ex-Boy Scout Boss to Lead LGBT Youth Group

A former Boy Scouts executive will lead a Pennsylvania nonprofit that helps homeless LGBT youth. 

LGBTQ+ youth group sounds alarm over Linda McMahon nomination, foresees education rollbacks under Trump

“They’ve purged the ‘immune system’ within the government that held back their worst impulses,” GLSEN executive director Melanie Willingham-Jaggers told The Advocate.

Paul Feig donates $300,000 to LGBTQ+ youth groups: 'We should all do whatever is within our power'

The Bridesmaids director pledged $300,000 to The Trevor Project, Trans Lifeline, and It Gets Better.

Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert: Strand Gays on an Island, See What Happens

A Republican congressman argued that the ability to procreate is the true test of marriage in a speech to a D.C. youth group.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Vandals Wage War on Washington's Safe Spaces

A local youth support group, an independent bookstore, and a candidate for political office have been targeted.

Hetrick Martin Awards Ceremony and Party Set for Monday in NYC

The LGBT youth services group will honor Dustin Lance Black and others, then throw a gala party with a performance by Estelle.

4chan Trolls Attack The Trevor Project, Delaying Help to LGBTQ+ Youth

The Trevor Project says help to at-risk queer youth was delayed after the group was flooded with fake pleas for help.

Op-ed: How Some Cheese and Dough Is Saving Young LGBT Lives

A new youth group out of Washington State hopes to bring its message of acceptance and inclusion -- served with a slice of pizza -- to schools nationwide.

LOOK: This Billboard Makes 400K Aware of Transphobic Violence

BreakOUT!, an LGBT youth of color activist group in New Orleans, has put up a new billboard commuters can't ignore.

Gay Eagle Scout Demands Amazon Cut Ties With BSA

Eagle Scout Pascal Tessier is demanding that Amazon drop the youth group from its AmazonSmile program, which allows shoppers to donate to nonprofit organizations.

Gaga's Mom Battles Bullying With Born This Way

The Born This Way Foundation, run by Cynthia Germanotta, just released some sobering statistics on the impact of online harassment on queer youth. The group is calling for action -- now.

Protectors of youth

GLSEN, the leading national group focused on protecting LGBT youths in schools, just turned 10. As its influence grows, so do its growing pains

Youths Attack Man in Cruising Spot

A group of youths attacked a man walking through a gay cruising area last week in the British seaside resort of Brighton.

My life away from Exodus

The damage done to the minds of queer youths by "ex-gay" groups like Exodus International can be devastating. David Luc Nguyen had trouble even writing about it.

Don’t Let Extremists Deny LGBTQ+ Students an Education

The executive director of Point Foundation discusses the affects of anti-LGBTQ+ laws on students who seek to continue their education.

Trevor Project Study Finds One in Four Queer Youths ID as Nonbinary

The research comes from the organization's National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health.