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20 LGBTQ+ Books for Teens Coming Out in 2020
Protagonists including a trans brujx, a bisexual K-Pop aspirant, a bigender guardian angel, and more.
By Dan Clarendon
The Final Season of "13 Reasons Why" Was a Win For Bisexual Representation
“It made me feel valid and noticed.”
Justice Smith Explained Why Black Queer Voices Are Essential to the Black Lives Matter Movement
And opened up about his relationship with Nicholas Ashe.
By De Elizabeth
This Nonbinary Author Wrote the Guide to Fighting Transphobia
And Alok Vaid-Menon is making sure LGBTQ youth get it.
By Shivani Persad
Pixar's New Short Film on Disney+ Is a Coming Out Story
And it features the studio's first gay main character.
By De Elizabeth
This New Organization Wants to Lift Up Young LGBTQ Candidates
Pride In Running is fighting for a queer-affirming future.
By Riley Reed
Mina Gerges on Calvin Klein's #PROUDINMYCALVINS Pride Campaign and Inclusivity
"An inclusive campaign is one that shines a spotlight on the things that make everyone truly unique."
By Gianluca Russo
Even in a Pandemic, This Public School District Developed a New LGBTQ+ Studies Initiative
Ten high schools in the Maryland public school system will be offering a pilot course on LGBTQ+ history and culture next school year.
By Wren Sanders
The Government Won't Let Me Donate Blood During the Pandemic Because I'm Gay
I want to provide a life-saving service, but discriminatory and outdated rules are stopping me.
By Seamus Kirst
Rebecca Black Said She Identifies as Queer
"Some days I feel a little more on the gay side than others."
By Brittney McNamara
Lena Waithe Will Voice Disney-Pixar's First LGBTQ Animated Character
“It’s a modern fantasy world, and we want to represent the modern world.”
By De Elizabeth
The Queer Case for Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders’s policies represent the best possibility of queer liberation.
By Dr. Steven W. Thrasher
Dwyane Wade Opened Up About the Heartwarming Moment His Child Came Out as Zaya
“I want to be referenced as she and her. I would love for you guys to call me Zaya.”
By Brittney McNamara
Trans Youth Are Being Targeted With State Laws
South Dakota is one of several states considering harmful bills.
By Lucy Diavolo
Jameela Jamil Came Out as Queer in a Post on Twitter
The actress said this wasn't how she wanted to do it.
By Brittney McNamara
Sex Education Is One of the Queerest Teen Shows Ever
Their sexuality informs who they are as people but doesn't define them.
By Gabe Bergado
People Are Boycotting the Hallmark Channel After It Pulled an Ad Showing a Lesbian Couple
“Our families matter. They are beautiful.”
By De Elizabeth
Is it Safe to Date if You're Queer and Have Homophobic Parents?
How to decide if it's a risk worth taking.
By Nona Willis Aronowitz