Illinois - DCFS performance lacking for LGBTQ youth according to audit of Illinois agency

Raymon Troncoso

Belleville News-Democrat

Belleville, IL

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civil rights - Five Ways HRC’s Parents for Transgender Equality Council Shows Up for LGBTQ Youth

Helen Parshall
HRC

US Capitol

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Hawaii - Hawaii Enacts Legislation Protecting LGBTQ Youth from Abusive Conversion Therapy

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Windy City Times

Honolulu, Hawaii

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