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The queerest education in America: How LGBTQ+ kids thrive at this Indiana school

In South Bend, River Montessori High School is supporting its students to be their true selves. Here's a look inside its affirming walls.

Queer kid on the block

FX's The Riches features the latest in a growing trend of queer kids on television.

Kids DVDs for Queer Adults

Everyone knows that H.R. Pufnstuf -- well, actually, any of the psychedelically strange kids shows produced in the '70s by Sid and Marty Krofft --was even more fun if you watched as an adult (with or without other indulgences). A look back at a few new DVDs released from Warner Archives shows that's true for a great deal of tot TV. These five series prove that sometimes the best time to watch shows aimed at kids is when you're all grown up.

These Queer Stories For Kids Are Must-Reads

Trans author and legislator Lisa Bunker shows it's possible to have mainstream children's books with positive LGBTQ characters.

Moms of Queer Kids: Coming Out

Watch these proud moms discuss the moment their amazing queer kids came out.

10 Kids Books Every Queer Parent Will Love

If you have to lead storytime, it's better to enjoy the books.

Meet the Queer Kid Pushing for a Green New Deal

Idaho's 17-year-old climate activist Liam Neupert is a future LGBTQ leader we should all listen to.

SNL's 'Wells for Boys' Nails the Loneliness of Queer Kids

The hilarious and heartbreaking skit presents a fanciful toy for "sensitive" young hearts. 

The Best Advice From Moms Of Queer Kids (Video)

Priceless insight for moms and queer kids to build the strongest relationship possible.

Moms Imagine Their Queer Kids' Future Families (Video)

Watch these inspirational moms imagine the future families and partners of their queer kids. 

The New Head of GLSEN on How She'll Protect Queer Kids

Melanie Willingham-Jaggers, the youth-oriented LGBTQ+ organization's new executive director, enters her job at a critical time.

Shoplifters of the World's Ode to ’80s Queer and Gender-Defiant Kids

Stephen Kijak chats with us about how the film is inspired by the Smiths and being a gay teen in the '80s. Its star, Helena Howard, discusses her personal connection.

30 Queer-Friendly Books for Young Adults, Kids, and Familes

From adventerous fantasy novels for young adults, to self help manuals for LGBTQ families, to meditation books for children -- we got you covered.

'Scissorhands' on Stage Is the Queer Story '90s LGBTQ Kids Longed For

A musical version of Edward Scissorhands set to pop and rock hits features a nonbinary Edward and a beautiful queer love story. 

3 Ways to Protect Queer Kids in Betsy DeVos's America

Our Education secretary won't stand up for LGBT youth, so we must take action ourselves.

Mike Johnson Laments the Number of Queer Kids in GOP Fundraising Email

Johnson had made a similar statement in an interview with a right-wing activist shortly before he became House speaker.

Kids of Queer Parents Are Alright, Sometimes Even Better: Study

That's the conclusion of new published research, which reviewed previous studies on sexual minority parents.