Left Behind: LGBT Youth Struggle to Survive on Streets

http://www.bayoubuzz.com/


to read more, go to:  http://www.bayoubuzz.com/top-stories/item/718361-left-behind-lgbt-youth-struggle-to-survive-on-streets

Arizona 'gay camp' a summer refuge for LGBT youth

Jen Lebron Kuhney
http://www.azcentral.com


to read more, go to:  http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2014/07/31/ariozna-gay-summer-camp/13411925/

Northside creative space for LGBTI youth (Australia)

Bill Johnston
http://www.couriermail.com.au

to read more, go to:  http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/city/northside-creative-space-for-lgbti-youth/story-fni9r0jy-1226998419708?nk=d922978388d6b9341408516ed34b8e22

Seacoast Outright called a 'lifeline' for youth

 Deborah McDermott
http://www.seacoastonline.com

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ezs note: If you love Portsmouth, love it even more... send a few bucks to Seacoast Outright!

Shelter planned in North Philly for LGBT youth

Emma Jacobs
http://www.newsworks.org

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ezs note: Whether you live in Philadelphia or just have a love for the city, chip in a few bucks for this worthy cause.  Thanks!

Jenya Kushin: Youth suicide is preventable

Jenya Kushin

http://www.gazettenet.com/

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ezs note:  Make the holidays brighter!  If you need help, see a competent counselor NOW!  

Chelsea Clinton to address conference on LGBT youth

http://www.wisconsingazette.com/


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'Night Of 1000 Genders' Celebrated Gender Non-Conforming Youth In NYC

James Nichols
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/


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Transgender and gender nonconformity: New words, new self-expressions for our youth

Margie Nichols
http://www.outinjersey.net/

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4 Bills Congress Can Enact This Year to Prevent LGBT Youth Homelessness

Katie Miller

http://www.americanprogress.org

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ezs note: You can make a difference!  Look at your ZIP code, and then enter it in the space provided at www.house.gov. When you find the correct representative, e-write her/him in favor of the four bills mentioned in the article.  It's that simple!

Massachusetts Lawmakers Retaliate Against Youth With ‘Transgender Issues’ - Zack Ford - http://thinkprogress.org

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LETTERS: Mental health; Help for youth - http://www.windycitymediagroup.com - Dr. Claudia Mosier

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Wellesley youth group wins grant (http://www.metrowestdailynews.com)

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UB's Anti-Bullying Center Presents Program in Support of Gay and Transgendered Youth (www.buffalo.edu)

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Boston doctor finds treating transgender youth a transforming experience (www.jta.org)

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Bullying behind bars: PA's juvenile detention center fail to protect LGBT youth (www.philadelphiaweekly.com)

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Transgendered and homeless, youth struggles to build a life (www.nytimes.com)

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ezs note:  Normally, I let things stand as they are, but this one takes the cake.  You have a choice: shoot a rocket to Mars - for 2.5 billion dollars - to get a few scrapings off the surface - or get decent housing, clothing, dental care, and food for those most in need.

It's your choice.

A boost for youth suicide prevention (www.heraldsun.com.au {Australia})

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Members of Congress tell LGBT youth 'it gets better' (www.windycitymediagroup.com)

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Yk group tells youth 'It Gets Better' (hqyellowknife.com {Canada/territories})

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