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Santa Clara High Student Dies by Suicide After Classmates Bullied Him for Being Homeless

Jose Zamora's suicide underlines the severe consequences of bullying and the need for better support for vulnerable students.

Amy Poehler and Wayne Brady honored at Glenn Close's annual BC2M fundraiser

Poehler and Brady were honored for their mental health advocacy at BC2M's fundraiser, emphasizing the importance of laughter and youth engagement in mental health discussions.

Prince Harry opens up at Diana Award panel in NY days after he's confused for Prince William

Prince Harry honored Princess Diana and encouraged youth advocacy for mental health during his NYC visit.

Kentucky Gov. Beshear Signs Ban on Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ Youth

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order to ban conversion therapy for minors, reflecting a commitment to protect LGBTQ youth.

Anti-LGBTQ+ media is worsening young people's mental health - LGBTQ Nation

Exposure to anti-LGBTQ+ media correlates with increased suicidal ideation in young LGBTQ+ adults, indicating a need for targeted mental health interventions.

Santa Clara High Student Dies by Suicide After Classmates Bullied Him for Being Homeless

Jose Zamora's suicide underlines the severe consequences of bullying and the need for better support for vulnerable students.

Amy Poehler and Wayne Brady honored at Glenn Close's annual BC2M fundraiser

Poehler and Brady were honored for their mental health advocacy at BC2M's fundraiser, emphasizing the importance of laughter and youth engagement in mental health discussions.

Prince Harry opens up at Diana Award panel in NY days after he's confused for Prince William

Prince Harry honored Princess Diana and encouraged youth advocacy for mental health during his NYC visit.

Kentucky Gov. Beshear Signs Ban on Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ Youth

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order to ban conversion therapy for minors, reflecting a commitment to protect LGBTQ youth.

Anti-LGBTQ+ media is worsening young people's mental health - LGBTQ Nation

Exposure to anti-LGBTQ+ media correlates with increased suicidal ideation in young LGBTQ+ adults, indicating a need for targeted mental health interventions.
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#transgender-rights

Concerns over Cass Review raised by more than 200 educational psychologists

Over 200 educational psychologists reject the Cass Review's findings and potential harm to transgender youth.

Washington transgender high school student assaulted in possible hate crime that was caught on video

The violent attack on a transgender student raises concerns about safety and response from authorities.

10/22

The Advocate's roundtable seeks to elevate trans youth voices amid legislative challenges.
Trump's statements on trans youth represent a troubling narrative ahead of the 2024 election.
Chase Strangio's Supreme Court case is pivotal for the future of gender-affirming healthcare.

Louisiana theatre students take to the state capitol's steps to protest 'don't say gay' bill

Students protest anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Louisiana by performing a theatrical protest at the state capitol.
Proposed bills in Louisiana include requiring parental consent for students to change pronouns and banning transgender individuals from using bathrooms based on gender identity.

Concerns over Cass Review raised by more than 200 educational psychologists

Over 200 educational psychologists reject the Cass Review's findings and potential harm to transgender youth.

Washington transgender high school student assaulted in possible hate crime that was caught on video

The violent attack on a transgender student raises concerns about safety and response from authorities.

10/22

The Advocate's roundtable seeks to elevate trans youth voices amid legislative challenges.
Trump's statements on trans youth represent a troubling narrative ahead of the 2024 election.
Chase Strangio's Supreme Court case is pivotal for the future of gender-affirming healthcare.

Louisiana theatre students take to the state capitol's steps to protest 'don't say gay' bill

Students protest anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Louisiana by performing a theatrical protest at the state capitol.
Proposed bills in Louisiana include requiring parental consent for students to change pronouns and banning transgender individuals from using bathrooms based on gender identity.
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Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids brings her intersectional experience as an LGBTQ+ Native American to Capitol Hill

Sharice Davids advocates for marginalized communities in Congress, focusing on LGBTQ+ youth and the need for protections against discrimination.
#voting
from www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Michelle Obama, Rallying Young Voters Near Atlanta, Warns of Apathy'

Michelle Obama encouraged citizens, especially students, to vote and balance their discontent with active political engagement.
from The Nation
1 month ago

Jane Fonda to Young People: "Do Not Sit This Election Out"

Jane Fonda urges young people to vote strategically despite frustrations with the Biden administration.

Michelle Obama, Rallying Young Voters Near Atlanta, Warns of Apathy'

Michelle Obama encouraged citizens, especially students, to vote and balance their discontent with active political engagement.

Jane Fonda to Young People: "Do Not Sit This Election Out"

Jane Fonda urges young people to vote strategically despite frustrations with the Biden administration.
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#lgbtq

Thriving Under 30: Celebrating 10 Young LGBTQ+ Trailblazers

Celebrating young LGBTQ+ leaders who create visibility and advocate for change within their communities.

The Advocate to host virtual roundtable with trans youth and author Nico Lang

Trans teens are actively sharing their positive experiences and identities despite facing significant societal challenges and anti-trans legislation.

Arizona schools are failing to provide sex education & homophobia is to blame - LGBTQ Nation

At least eight Arizona school districts lack sexual education policies, using LGBTQ+ opposition as an excuse.

Thriving Under 30: Celebrating 10 Young LGBTQ+ Trailblazers

Celebrating young LGBTQ+ leaders who create visibility and advocate for change within their communities.

The Advocate to host virtual roundtable with trans youth and author Nico Lang

Trans teens are actively sharing their positive experiences and identities despite facing significant societal challenges and anti-trans legislation.

Arizona schools are failing to provide sex education & homophobia is to blame - LGBTQ Nation

At least eight Arizona school districts lack sexual education policies, using LGBTQ+ opposition as an excuse.
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What Teenagers Really Think About AI

Teenagers prioritize addressing AI risks more than social inequality and climate change, highlighting their growing concerns about technology's impact on society.
#social-media
from The New Yorker
3 weeks ago
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Letters from Our Readers

Social media use is linked to a rising trend in teenage suicide, necessitating regulatory and community interventions.

What this week's Senate hearing with Big Tech execs means for the future of children's online safety laws

Young people are advocating for laws to make the internet and social media safer.
There is increasing public sentiment to address the perceived harms of social media.

Letters from Our Readers

Social media use is linked to a rising trend in teenage suicide, necessitating regulatory and community interventions.

What this week's Senate hearing with Big Tech execs means for the future of children's online safety laws

Young people are advocating for laws to make the internet and social media safer.
There is increasing public sentiment to address the perceived harms of social media.
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#sinn-fein

Teenager who received Sinn Fein senator's messages speaks out: 'Mary Lou McDonald's glowing tribute to Niall felt like a mental stab'

The teenager affected by inappropriate messages demands an apology from Sinn Fein's leader for the party's handling of his case.

Mary Lou McDonald's tribute to disgraced Sinn Fein senator was 'like a mental stab', says teenager sent inappropriate texts

The teenager seeks a sincere apology from Mary Lou McDonald regarding Sinn Fein's handling of his case.

Teenager who received Sinn Fein senator's messages speaks out: 'Mary Lou McDonald's glowing tribute to Niall felt like a mental stab'

The teenager affected by inappropriate messages demands an apology from Sinn Fein's leader for the party's handling of his case.

Mary Lou McDonald's tribute to disgraced Sinn Fein senator was 'like a mental stab', says teenager sent inappropriate texts

The teenager seeks a sincere apology from Mary Lou McDonald regarding Sinn Fein's handling of his case.
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As City Sees Uptick in Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth, Lawmakers Probe 'Gaps in Services'

The number of unaccompanied minors arriving in New York City is rising, highlighting significant challenges and the need for ongoing support.

S.F. youth groups want more juvenile protections from police

Youth advocates urge stricter limits on the use of handcuffs in police interactions with juveniles in San Francisco.

In the Fight Over Trans Youth, There's One Perspective That You Haven't Heard

Trans youth emphasize the critical need for gender-affirming medical care despite political opposition and widespread legislation attempting to restrict it.

Fourth Graders Give the DC Council a Lesson in "Herping" - Washingtonian

Max Girshick and classmates successfully advocated for the eastern red-backed salamander as DC's official amphibian, showcasing local wildlife and ecosystem significance.

Watsonville City Councilman found liable in child sexual abuse case

Jimmy Dutra found liable for $1.1 million for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy in 2005; no jail time due to civil court ruling.

Plastic is what's forming our future, and it's killing us

Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to the environment, health, and wildlife, necessitating immediate action from younger generations.

This Gen Z Founder Can 3D-Print a School Campus in Under a Semester

Despite progress, 98 million children in Africa remain out of school, highlighting the need for effective education solutions.
Grout's advocacy is fueled by her own educational journey from a rural village to opportunities in the US.

Concerns over unregulated children's homes in Havering

Concerns over unregulated children's homes in Havering underscore deficiencies in care standards and call for better oversight and regulation.
#community-support

Girl hit by car in Worcester in July finally wakes from coma

A 13-year-old girl, Ayuen Leet, has awakened from a coma after being struck by a car and is starting her rehabilitation.

"Gold Award" Girl Scout Claps Back At School Board For Censoring Her Project

Sometimes, children can see issues clearly that adults overlook.

Girl hit by car in Worcester in July finally wakes from coma

A 13-year-old girl, Ayuen Leet, has awakened from a coma after being struck by a car and is starting her rehabilitation.

"Gold Award" Girl Scout Claps Back At School Board For Censoring Her Project

Sometimes, children can see issues clearly that adults overlook.
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Marcos appoints Jeff Ortega as National Youth Commission chairperson

Jeff Ortega appointed as chairperson of the National Youth Commission by President Marcos, focusing on youth leadership and development.

Bass cites Harris' 'passion' and 'fearlessness' in helping children

Mayor Bass lauds Vice President Kamala Harris at DNC, highlighting their shared commitment to child welfare.

Ontario students to get free menstrual products for 3 more years in renewed deal with Shoppers Drug Mart | CBC News

The Ontario government renews agreement with Shoppers Drug Mart to provide free menstrual products for students, highlighting the importance of accessibility and removing barriers.

Jonathan Bailey is blazing a trail as one of the most prominent gay actors working today - Queerty

Jonathan Bailey, a rising LGBTQ+ figure, uses his platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ youth through partnerships and portrays impactful roles in Hollywood.

See Paris Hilton in Sacramento to advocate for youths placed in state treatment facilities

Senate Bill 1043 aims to protect youth in residential treatment facilities, supported by Paris Hilton.

San Jose officials to vote on tougher RV rules near schools - San Jose Spotlight

The San Jose City Council is considering three policies to change where people living in vehicles can park near schools for safety reasons.
Students and school workers have raised safety concerns, leading to the proposed policies, despite warnings from homeless advocates about discrimination against homeless individuals.

Dagenham teen beats 30,000 to be named champion young public speaker

Wazid Chwdury won regional final with speech on Voices of Migration
Previous winners became Hollywood stars, entrepreneurs, and writers

How the Next Generation of Mobility Justice Leaders Are Fighting For Transportation Equity - Streetsblog USA

Transportation equity involves equal accessibility to transportation regardless of background.
Mobility justice includes funding sidewalks, transit, and bike lanes on par with highways.

Youthful Impact partnership with businesses develops students' career skills

Khaitsa Wasiyo left her career to create Youthful Impact, an organization that helps young people gain employable skills.
The program lasts between 8 and 12 weeks and is aimed at youth facing adversity such as homelessness or unemployment.

Where are the students? Despite a state law, few NYC local education councils have youth members

Many Community Education Councils in New York City are not in compliance with a state law requiring non-voting high school seniors on their boards.
Student members of the CECs have advisory powers but cannot vote on zoning changes.
#separation of families

So-Called "Child Welfare" Tears Families Apart. How Can We Repair This Harm?

Yusef Presley reflects on being separated from his family at a young age and the impact it had on his life.
Presley is now part of a national movement to abolish prisons, end family policing, and stop the war on drugs.

So-Called "Child Welfare" Tears Families Apart. How Can We Repair This Harm?

Yusef Presley reflects on being separated from his family at a young age and the impact it had on his life.
Presley is now part of a national movement to abolish prisons, end family policing, and stop the war on drugs.

So-Called "Child Welfare" Tears Families Apart. How Can We Repair This Harm?

Yusef Presley reflects on being separated from his family at a young age and the impact it had on his life.
Presley is now part of a national movement to abolish prisons, end family policing, and stop the war on drugs.

So-Called "Child Welfare" Tears Families Apart. How Can We Repair This Harm?

Yusef Presley reflects on being separated from his family at a young age and the impact it had on his life.
Presley is now part of a national movement to abolish prisons, end family policing, and stop the war on drugs.
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So-Called "Child Welfare" Tears Families Apart. How Can We Repair This Harm?

Yusef Presley reflects on being separated from his family at a young age and the impact it had on his life.
Presley is now part of a national movement to abolish prisons, end family policing, and stop the war on drugs.

Thanks to These Activists, in New Mexico Schools There Is Such a Thing as a Free Lunch

School lunch is a time for students to socialize, fuel their bodies, and advocate for positive changes in meal programs.
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