Queer Youth

Supreme Court to Rule on Ban of Discredited LGBTQ Conversion Therapy

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case that will determine whether Colorado’s ban on conversion “therapy” for minors is…

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Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Restore LGBTQ Youth Crisis Hotline Services

Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Lisa Murkowski introduced a bill to reinstate LGBTQ crisis support through the 988 suicide hotline, following…

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Houston Ballet’s Ryan Williams Brings Passion to Rock, Roll & Tutus

Ryan Williams, a corps de ballet dancer with Houston Ballet, shines in Rock, Roll & Tutus, a program mixing classical…

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LGBTQ+ Youth Have Lost a Lifeline. What Now?

The federal government will shut down the 988 lifeline’s LGBTQ youth option this month, prompting fears from crisis counselors and…

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Meet the 2025 Grand Marshals: Hayden Cohen 

Trendsetter Grand Marshal Hayden Cohen  21, They/Them “This honors the work that I do, and the amount of time, effort,…

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Trump Administration Considers Cutting 988 Suicide Lifeline Services for LGBTQ Youth

A leaked draft budget shows the Trump administration may eliminate 988 Lifeline’s LGBTQ youth services, risking support for millions during…

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The Women of Tony’s Place: Leading LGBTQ Youth to Safety and Empowerment.

Tony's Place, a drop-in center for unstably housed and homeless LGBTQ youth in Houston, is redefining community advocacy and providing…

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Gayest & Greatest 2022 Community Part I

Landon Richie, at just 19 years old, is already a seasoned activist. He’s also OutSmart’s winner for Most Prominent Youth…

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