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Although this happened in January, I didn’t hear about it until recently and you may have not either. Utah...
Today’s Children Tomorrow’s Future
Dear Representative Ocasio-Cortez, I feel tempestuous about your Instagram video because it emphasizes how current generations are responsible, smart...
What is Our American Culture?

Our American Culture is something that each and everyone of us see everyday. Whether or not we see it...
Social Change in the United States

Social change, specifically the change in the public opinion and the laws of a given society, has always been...
Hello, my name is Asheyanna. In February, three of my classmates and I decided to start a blog to...
Having Healthcare Rights is Very Important

My name is Arianna and I am a student who is working on a project with my friends to...
Gender neutral bathrooms project reflection

When we started our project, we didn’t really have a goal. We were just trying to get more gender...
Digital Activism Topic

I want to fight for better LGBTQ healthcare. Prejudice and discrimination is everywhere but when it endangers someone’s life, it is unacceptable. I have friends in the LGBTQ community and they should...
As a class, we were instructed to do a digital activism topic and my team decided to focus on...
This Isn’t a Fight Worth Forgetting.

This multimedia presentation was created to show the importance of people of the LGBTQ+ community having the right to...
Welcome

Welcome to my first post. First, I have something to show you. This presentation is very important. It allows...
How people feel about gender neutral bathrooms

Here’s the multimedia presentation I’ve been working on. Everyone in our group did one, but mine is about people’s...
Homeless and their opinions on homeless shelters

Homelessness in America, specifically New York City, is a big problem. The issue has increased over the decade and...
Homeless Organizations

I made this video about various different homeless organizations with the purpose to give viewers a visual about the...
Are You an Ally to the LGBTQ Community?

April 26th, 2019, Dear Middle Schoolers: We are writing to you because as high schoolers, we understand how difficult...
Are You an Ally to the LGBTQ Community?

April 26th, 2019, Dear Middle Schoolers: We are writing to you because as high schoolers, we understand how difficult...
A letter to the mayors.

April 22nd, 2019 Dear Mayors Libby Schaaf and London Breed: We are writing to you about the issue on...
Gender Dysphoria is not just for Trans People

Over the last week, I found a very intriguing and insightful article about someone who experienced gender dysphoria for...
What is Gender Dysphoria?

Something that is very present in my life is gender dysphoria. I experience it daily. I’ve noticed that nobody...
Inclusion and Safety in OUSD

Does inclusion lead to safety? Oakland is filled with all types of people but the classrooms don’t always embody...
Why???

I just don’t understand why my mother does not understand me. I tell her that I am not straight....
According to Statistics…

According to statistics, 100% of all gun deaths in the US are due to firearms. I am so triggered...
Does pursuing research about a potential “gay” gene promote an inherent homophobic bias?

The very real fact of conversion therapy has caused many members of the LGBT community to be skeptical of...
Dear Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry: I am writing you to discuss your recent shutdown of an order to...
The issue I am passionate about is LGBTQ rights and discrimination. I’m very...
LGBTQIA+ : Respect is the Gay Agenda

The LGBTQIA+ movement has become more well known throughout America. This movement fights for more acceptance of those in...
Heterosexism is the discrimination or prejudice against homosexuals or other sexual orientations based on the belief that being...
Workplace Discrimination for the LGBTQ+ Community

The issue I discussed about was the LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination. I am passionate about this issue because I believe...
What Do We Deserve?

What do we deserve as people living here in the United States? Should people be treated unfairly because of...
Discrimination Against The LGBTQ community

Discrimination against the LGBTQ community Did you know that “80% of gay and lesbian youth report severe...
LGBTQ in The Streets

LGBTQ in The Streets Did you know that 26% of the LGBTQ youth have trouble coming out...
https://hypothes.is/users/Bradf121?q=tag%3A%23HomelessLGBTQ Hello, my name is Jazmyn and I am an executive coordinator for the non-profit organization, I.O.T.N.B.O (It’s Okay To...
Dear Stevii, You do not have to explain yourself to us. We believe you. I finally understand that you...
To my first friend, You probably remember the age we were and even where we were when we first...
“Don’t worry, I went through that phase, too. You’ll get over it.” “I just… I don’t think it’s like...
Mission to Bring the LGBT+ Community Home

Here at Out of the Closet into the Home we focus on LGBT+ youth who have become homeless due...
Dear past-self, I’m sorry you feel the way you do right now, but everything will be fine. I’d like...
Transcript: I didn’t have the most exciting coming out story, because a lot of my friends and family...
This is my coming out story. Feel free to share any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! Here’s a transcript of...
Here is my “Coming Out” story! Please listen and included is a transcript for those who need it! (the...
History passed, but discrimination hasn’t

Recently, I have noticed that certain parts of society still have a hesitancy to accept people that are “different”...
Dear Leaders of America

Dear Leaders of America, As we all know the United States of America is a great country, however we...
Requests and Reflection after Charlottesville

Dear Leaders of America, My name is Amanda. I grew up just off of Lake Saint Clair in the...
My Coming Out

I AM HUMAN I looked through a mirror I saw a human Inside was much more I am Christian...
Conversion Therapy Should be Banned By Emily Rick & Ayla Tulette Conversion therapy is a harmful and disgusting act....
Conversion Therapy Should be Banned

Conversion Therapy Should be Banned By Emily Rick & Ayla Tulette Conversion therapy is a harmful and disgusting act....
Conversion Therapy

In a country based on freedom and liberty, citizens should be able to craft, and accept their own identities...
The Importance of a Safe Space for Teens Finding Their Gender Identities

With a president in office that riles up everyone in the nation, many people let out their true feelings...
Thoughts on the Safety Pin Campaign

The safety pin campaign was supposedly created to show support and solidarity for those who have been targeted by bigotry...
Oakland High teen set on fire aboard an AC Transit bus, Oakland, CA

Sasha Fleischman, who identifies as agender was targeted by 16 year old, Richard Thomas for wearing a skirt.
The tragic fire on the 57 bus in Oakland,Ca

This podcast is about the tragic fire on the 57 bus during a ride on the 57 bus ride....
The fire on the 57 bus in Oakland, CA

This is a podcast about an A-gender teen from Oakland, CA. Sasha, the A-gender teen is from Berkeley, CA...
The fire on the 57 bus in Oakland, CA

This podcast is about Sasha a Agender teen from Berkeley, CA. Sasha was on their way home from school...
Newark Transgender Teen Murder: Gwen Araujo

Podcast of Gwen Araujo from Newark California. 17 years old transgender, Gwen Araujo was murdered on October 4,2000 due...
Matthew Shepards’ case

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Letter to My Younger Self: Being Gay is Okay

February 2, 2017 Hey Maacs, Hello little Maacs, I know how hard it is to go through changes during...
NE OH Takes on the Women’s March on Washington (updated with videos I shot that day)

Hi, Youth Voices! My name is Abby Henry, and I am a Senior at Jackson High School in Massillon,...
Attention youth activists!

The Women’s March is looking for youth activists under the age of 18 to apply for the #WomensMarch Youth...
Why Trigger Warnings Are Important

((This post contains mentions of basically everything triggering)) If you spend any time on social media, you’ve probably heard...
ALL people should be treated equally

I hate to see people who are being judged just because of their sexuality or gender. America is supposed...
Last weekend I attended a wedding, and one of the brides made an announcement that drew my attention. She...
Good to be Gay

There are a lot of problems that are talked about in the debate one of which is gay rights....
Nick Carraway: Swinging for the Other Team?

When I was reading chapter 3 of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, a few lines made me pause....
CPS is not Enough!

Dear Next President of the United States of America: While there are many things that I think are important...
Dear Mr. President, I wonder what will have happened to the world by the time of your presidency. I,...
Living in a Non-LGBTQA Society

I currently teach an intro to LGBTQ course at Michigan State University. The discussions we have in nearly every...
Transgender Equality – My Perspective

Hi, my name is Ben Crino. I am a straight white male who lives in...
Dear Mr./Mrs. Future President, I am against the notion of gender neutral bathrooms in the United States. First of...
#2NextPrez: Students film letters to next president

Incoming freshmen at CSU, Chico created a film version for letters to the next president (#2nextprez). Their letters can be...
LGBTQ Rights

Dear Mr. President, Hello, my name is Autumn Contreras and I’m going to be an incoming freshman...
Love and Family

Dear President. My name is Jasmine and I’m from a small, rural town in Northern California and I am...
Helen (LBGTQA)
Dear Future Mr/Mrs.President, LGBT is when all have a sexual orientation and a gender identity.The shared definition means that...
Oscar Llamas June 24,2016 Dear President, One of the things that I find really important and need to have...
Unresolved Issues Concerning the Nation

Dear President Of The United States, Congratulations on winning the presidential elections! I know that you are a...
June 26.2016 Dear President, If you are reading this, then congratulation you have won the election. Now that...
Dear future President, As president, you have many new responsibilities and now are the face and voice of a...
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