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//Ambiguous Statements//

October 23, 2017

by Out Alliance Youth Youth Voices

By Spencer Perez The only consistency I have had in my life is inconsistency. I have been called an enigma wrapped in a paradox. Or a paradox wrapped in an enigma. Either way, it is true. I never fit in, or out. I was always somewhere in betwee ...

The Big Name Change

May 2, 2016

by Out Alliance GAGV News Youth Youth Voices

By Justin Rios & Tihanna Thornton, members of The Big Queer Prom Committee Throughout the years, The Big Gay Prom has been a safe place for LGBTQ youth to have fun in an environment where they are able to truly express themselves. Over time, we have ...

Current Day Evil: Homophobia in America

June 4, 2012

by Out Alliance Empty Closet Youth Voices

By Alex Stilson Homophobia causes a myriad of problems for society and for people in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, along with their allies. This can be clearly seen throughout the history of our great country. However, it has becom ...

A Letter to Youth

June 2, 2011

by Out Alliance GAGV News Youth Youth Voices

Dear New Youth, I am so excited that you came to GAGV! This is a fun and safe place for you to be yourself. You will meet lots of people who are caring and nice and are just like you. This is a huge step that you are taking and many people before you have ...

Youth break the silence at April 15 rally

May 2, 2011

by Out Alliance GAGV News Youth Youth Voices

By Susan Jordan How many thousands of LGBT youth – or heterosexual youth for that matter -- have been driven to self destructive behaviors, including suicide, by homophobic verbal and physical harassment and bullying? How many youth, whether gay or str ...

Ask Nereida & Gabe: advice for youth*

September 2, 2010

by Out Alliance Empty Closet Youth Voices

Question: I like this girl but she only likes me as a friend. What should I do? Gabe: Keep her as a friend and be open-minded about the situation. Even though people are not interested, I would still have them in my life. Respect their wishes and underst ...

What I did at Camp GLSEN

September 2, 2009

by Out Alliance Youth Youth Voices

By Alex Gasparre, GLSEN Rochester, National Jump-Start Student Leader My experience at Camp GLSEN was amazing! It was my first time attending something so huge — I had no prior experience with the Jump-Start team or GSAs. I really had a great time, ...