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·9 hours ago

A Student’s Response to the Latest School Shooting

By Isabella Zollner America was, once again, horrified this Monday when a shooter opened fire at a private Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee. The shooter, Hale, was armed with two assault style rifles and one pistol. Hale killed 3 students and 3 adults before being fatally shot by Nashville Police…

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A Student’s Response to the Latest School Shooting
A Student’s Response to the Latest School Shooting
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Published in Matthew’s Place

·1 day ago

How to Protest Safely at the March for Queer and Trans Autonomy This Friday

By Isabella Zollner This Friday will see one of the largest collective protests for LGBTQ+ autonomy in history. Multiple marches are being planned in all 50 states as well as Washington, DC. These marches are a response to the wave of anti-trans legislation that is being passed across the U.S…

Matthews Place Activism

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How to Protest Safely at the March for Queer and Trans Autonomy This Friday
How to Protest Safely at the March for Queer and Trans Autonomy This Friday
Matthews Place Activism

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Published in Matthew’s Place

·6 days ago

Your Ultimate Guide to Queer Prom Season

By Sassafras Lowrey Prom season is right around the corner. Although for many people this is an exciting time of year, for a lot of LGBTQ+ teens, prom and prom season can be a big source of anxiety. Because of cultural homophobia and transphobia in schools, communities, and sometimes at…

LGBTQ

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Your Ultimate Guide to Queer Prom Season
Your Ultimate Guide to Queer Prom Season
LGBTQ

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Published in Matthew’s Place

·Mar 22

‘Stage Dreams’ Shows How Empowering Latinx and Trans Stories Can Be Told

By Rashauna Tunson If you are anything like me, then you’ve often wondered to yourself: “Are there any fun, charming and queer Western themed books out there?” — you are in luck; I know the perfect book for you! Stage Dreams by Melanie Gillman (they / them pronouns) spins a…

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‘Stage Dreams’ Shows How Empowering Latinx and Trans Stories Can Be Told
‘Stage Dreams’ Shows How Empowering Latinx and Trans Stories Can Be Told

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Mar 22

Understanding substance use disorders among LGBTQ+ teens

Context Recent research has found that LGBTQ+ youth are statistically more likely than their straight classmates to use alcohol and drugs. There are a number of risk factors that are influencing these statistics and impacting our community, from bullying and harassment, family conflict and rejection, to stress, stereotyping, and peer influence…

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Understanding substance use disorders among LGBTQ+ teens
Understanding substance use disorders among LGBTQ+ teens

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Published in Matthew’s Place

·Mar 22

Understanding substance use disorders among LGBTQ+ teens

Context Recent research has found that LGBTQ+ youth are statistically more likely than their straight classmates to use alcohol and drugs. There are a number of risk factors that are influencing these statistics and impacting our community, from bullying and harassment, family conflict and rejection, to stress, stereotyping, and peer influence…

2 min read

Understanding substance use disorders among LGBTQ+ teens
Understanding substance use disorders among LGBTQ+ teens

2 min read


Published in Matthew’s Place

·Mar 22

Understanding eating disorders among LGBTQ+ teens

Within Health is a team of licensed clinicians who have developed eating disorder treatment programming that embraces “intuitive eating, body image restoration, radical self-love and acceptance, social and emotional therapy, self-esteem consolidation, trauma-informed healing and family and group therapy.” They have a comprehensive information guide to better understand eating disorder…

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Understanding eating disorders among LGBTQ+ teens
Understanding eating disorders among LGBTQ+ teens

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Published in Matthew’s Place

·Mar 22

Resources for LGBTQ+ Students of Color

Context The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network has a series of important reports that explore the unique experiences of Black, AAPI, Latinx, and Native and Indigenous LGBTQ+ youth. You can read their insights by clicking on the links above. Below are further resources to explore. Resources NOTE: While many of these…

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Resources for LGBTQ+ Students of Color
Resources for LGBTQ+ Students of Color

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Published in Matthew’s Place

·Mar 20

988 suicide prevention number adds LGBTQ-specific service

By Judy Bokao After simplifying the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number to 988 last year, queer students experiencing emotional distress can now be routed when they dial the number to services specific to LGBTQ-issues. The pilot program launched with limited hours of availability last September. Now, after streamlining the project…

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988 Suicide Prevention Number Is Adding a Critical LGBTQ-Specific Service
988 Suicide Prevention Number Is Adding a Critical LGBTQ-Specific Service
LGBTQ

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Published in Matthew’s Place

·Mar 14

How to explore your gender identity in the midst of “Don’t Say Gay”

By Sassafras Lowrey As anti-drag and bills targeting gender exploration and transgender identities move through legislatures in multiple states, it is understandable to be afraid and worried about how these policies could have real-world implications on you, your friends and our community. This scary news can even make it feel…

LGBTQ

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How to explore your gender identity in the midst of “Don’t Say Gay” debates
How to explore your gender identity in the midst of “Don’t Say Gay” debates
LGBTQ

6 min read

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