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Love on the Spectrum's Pari wants to have a 'train-themed wedding' with her girlfriend Tina

Pari Kim from Netflix's Love on the Spectrum tells The Advocate about her relationship with Tina and her hopes for the future.

Teen targeted by homophobic school board member now running for his job

Upstate New York student Elizabeth Lewis was singled out by her school board's vice president during discussion of a GSA.

A disabled college student was bullied for posting about his transition. Meta removed his account

Micah Leroy, who ran the account known as “Disabled Trans Boy” on Instagram, became the subject of a right-wing hate campaign after he posted a video celebrating his top surgery.

The fight for safe and inclusive schools: What teachers and students want answered in the VP debate

This debate offers an opportunity for candidates to speak directly to the future of our country—our students. Will they commit to protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ youth, writes GLSEN's Melanie Willingham-Jaggers.

Father of accused Georgia school shooter claimed son was bullied and called 'gay'

The two remain in custody without bail after Wednesday’s shooting Apalachee High School in Georgia

LGBTQ+ Gen Z youth don't feel safe at school: 'A place of dread rather than a place of learning'

52 percent of LGBTQ+ Gen Z students have experienced bullying because of their identity, with 13 percent reporting that they were bullied by teachers or administrative staff.

Transgender girl gets booed by crowd and bullied after winning track race at Oregon state championship

Anti-trans spectators booed as the sophomore crossed the finish line in the 200-meter race first, then later as she received her gold medal.

A gay hockey player is on a mission to create an inclusive hockey culture from the inside out

“This isn’t just about hockey. It’s about creating a world where everyone belongs,” out hockey player Brock McGillis tells The Advocate.

LGBTQ+ youth are 'discriminated against' in all 50 states — but some regions are worse

The Trevor Project's recent survey of LGBTQ+ mental health has "grim" findings.

Oklahoma school district where trans teen Nex Benedict died violated Title IX, Department of Education finds

The district must take corrective action after it was found to violate the rights of LGBTQ+ students and others who were bullied.

90% of trans kids get support from parents but half face bullying at school, new report finds

More than 90 percent of parents surveyed support their child's gender identity, but half of the kids are getting bullied at school, according to the report, released along with a new guide for these parents.

Jóvenes de la Generación Z LGBTQ+ no se sienten seguros en la escuela: “Un lugar de temor en lugar de un lugar de aprendizaje”.

El 52 por ciento de los estudiantes de la Generación Z LGBTQ+ han experimentado acoso escolar debido a su identidad, y el 13 por ciento informó que fueron acosados por maestros o personal administrativo.

A trans girl was assaulted at a Minnesota high school. Her family is demanding justice (exclusive)

The mother of a transgender girl who was viciously attacked at Hopkins High School in Minnesota tells The Advocate about the response from both the school and local community.

Texas sees jump in reported anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime incidents as Republican lawmakers push homophobic bills

The surge in hate coincides with a record number of bills targeting the LGBTQ+ community in the Lone Star state.

California's San Mateo County celebrates trans people, fights bullying

The Northern California county vows to be a bulwark against the hate coming out of the Trump administration.

Donald Trump's policies are making our kids dumber, sicker, meaner, and scared

Opinion: Trump has never seemed to be a fan of children, and his egregious actions towards them prove that targeting kids is part of his grand retribution tour, writes John Casey.

Why Trump's vile Oval Office behavior reflects a country becoming increasingly enraged — including me

Opinion: Trump was right about one thing. He’d unite us. Now we’re all angry and mean, argues John Casey.

3% of high school students are transgender — and their schools aren't supportive enough: CDC

The CDC has released the "first nationally representative data on transgender and questioning students," and its findings are revealing.

Hate in "My Holler?" How JD Vance’s rhetoric clashes with Appalachian roots

Can the Republican vice presidential candidate, once queer-friendly, reconcile his past with his harmful policies?

Gay student assaulted after year-long bullying at California high school

His mom has been trying to get answers about the school’s anti-LGBTQ+ environment for a year without satisfaction.

Not just state pride — Why LGBTQ+ Minnesotans are 'overly proud' of Tim Walz (exclusive)

Minnesota's leading LGBTQ+ groups tell The Advocate what a Walz vice presidency could mean for queer communities.