Uplifting Trans and Queer Youth Voices in the Midwest
By Ky & Chris As trans and queer (TQ) young people living in the Midwest, our experiences hold strong parallels to that of other TQ Read More
Updates
Orlando: Remembering, Honoring, and Healing
By Rev. Rhina R. I woke to tragic news of the Pulse shooting on June 12th, 2016. The radio was playing in the background as Read More
Trans and Queer Youth Celebrate, Grow, and Emerge Unified at Pride
By Paulo Pride is especially significant to me because I live in a region that is notorious for being conservative and closed off to the Read More
The Power of Youth Voice to Shift Policy
By Rev. Rhina R. Watching dozens of LGBTQ+ students march on the steps of California’s Capitol to rally in favor of laws that will help Read More
What Showing Up For Trans Youth Means
By Gia L. While national media has only recently begun to put a spotlight on the lives and experiences of trans youth, our existence has Read More
United Against Hate
By Neda S. Incidents of hate in schools are on the rise. We’ve heard this directly from youth leaders: there is a strong resurgence of Read More
Uplifting Our Victories and Our Lives
By Gia Loving Trans women have historically been at the root of the women’s movement, whether recognized or not. From black and brown transwomen leading Read More
Trans and queer youth are fired up in Northern California
By Northern California Youth Council Since the start of the new administration, we are noticing an uptick in hate speech, threats, and violence on our Read More
Defending Our Identity
By Frank C. Non-binary gender identities have elicited a gut reaction in communities across the U.S. Some allies who thought they fully supported the LGBTQ+ Read More
Protect. Defend. Resist.
By Ginna Brelsford Today we are on the cusp of a new administration–the least educated, least qualified, and whitest in recent history. From the Executive Read More