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Dialing in: Brooklyn-based start-up Good Call uses tech to ensure legal support at arrest * Brooklyn Paper

Jelani Anglin founded Good Call NYC to provide immediate legal representation for individuals facing arrest, particularly young Black men.

fromCity Limits

1 week ago

NYC parents

Opinion: If You Want to Lead NYC, Start By Listening to Us

Youth voices are often excluded from important decisions affecting their future.

SF LGBT

LGBTQ Suicide Hotline at Risk Under Trump's HHS Budget Proposal

The 988 LGBTQ crisis line's funding is under threat, which could endanger LGBTQ+ youth's access to essential mental health services.

fromPsychology Today

Mental health

Youth Advocacy for Mental Health and Wellbeing

Mental health advocacy has made significant progress, but further work is necessary to overcome stigma and support youth involvement.

Youth and experienced advocates can collaborate to enhance mental health initiatives and address ongoing challenges.

fromLGBTQ Nation

NYC LGBT

Anti-LGBTQ+ media is worsening young people's mental health - LGBTQ Nation

Exposure to anti-LGBTQ+ media correlates with increased suicidal ideation in young LGBTQ+ adults, indicating a need for targeted mental health interventions.

NYC LGBT

Kentucky Gov. Beshear Signs Ban on Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ Youth

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order to ban conversion therapy for minors, reflecting a commitment to protect LGBTQ youth.

12/14/24

Laphonza Butler's resignation marks a pivotal moment in the representation of LGBTQ+ individuals in politics.

The inclusion of gender-affirming care restrictions in the NDAA raises important discussions about LGBTQ+ rights.

Carl Nassib's position in The Trevor Project signifies the continued push for mental health resources for LGBTQ+ youth.

Education

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Amy Poehler and Wayne Brady honored at Glenn Close's annual BC2M fundraiser

Poehler and Brady were honored for their mental health advocacy at BC2M's fundraiser, emphasizing the importance of laughter and youth engagement in mental health discussions.

SF LGBT

1 week ago

LGBTQ Suicide Hotline at Risk Under Trump's HHS Budget Proposal

The 988 LGBTQ crisis line's funding is under threat, which could endanger LGBTQ+ youth's access to essential mental health services.

Mental health

fromPsychology Today

Youth Advocacy for Mental Health and Wellbeing

Mental health advocacy has made significant progress, but further work is necessary to overcome stigma and support youth involvement.

Youth and experienced advocates can collaborate to enhance mental health initiatives and address ongoing challenges.

fromLGBTQ Nation

NYC LGBT

Anti-LGBTQ+ media is worsening young people's mental health - LGBTQ Nation

Exposure to anti-LGBTQ+ media correlates with increased suicidal ideation in young LGBTQ+ adults, indicating a need for targeted mental health interventions.

NYC LGBT

Kentucky Gov. Beshear Signs Ban on Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ Youth

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order to ban conversion therapy for minors, reflecting a commitment to protect LGBTQ youth.

NYC LGBT

12/14/24

Laphonza Butler's resignation marks a pivotal moment in the representation of LGBTQ+ individuals in politics.

The inclusion of gender-affirming care restrictions in the NDAA raises important discussions about LGBTQ+ rights.

Carl Nassib's position in The Trevor Project signifies the continued push for mental health resources for LGBTQ+ youth.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Education

Amy Poehler and Wayne Brady honored at Glenn Close's annual BC2M fundraiser

Poehler and Brady were honored for their mental health advocacy at BC2M's fundraiser, emphasizing the importance of laughter and youth engagement in mental health discussions.

SF LGBT

Parents don't stop fighting for their LGBTQ+ kids

Discriminatory policies targeting LGBTQ+ youth in Florida pose significant challenges, but parents and allies continue to fight for their rights and expression.

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Miscellaneous

Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids brings her intersectional experience as an LGBTQ+ Native American to Capitol Hill

Sharice Davids advocates for marginalized communities in Congress, focusing on LGBTQ+ youth and the need for protections against discrimination.

Education

Ohio LGBTQ+ groups urge governor Mike DeWine to veto 'Don't Say Gay' bill

LGBTQ+ organisations in Ohio are urging Governor Mike DeWine to veto House Bill 8, which would force schools to out students to parents.

3 weeks ago

SF LGBT

Parents don't stop fighting for their LGBTQ+ kids

Discriminatory policies targeting LGBTQ+ youth in Florida pose significant challenges, but parents and allies continue to fight for their rights and expression.

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Miscellaneous

Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids brings her intersectional experience as an LGBTQ+ Native American to Capitol Hill

Sharice Davids advocates for marginalized communities in Congress, focusing on LGBTQ+ youth and the need for protections against discrimination.

Education

Ohio LGBTQ+ groups urge governor Mike DeWine to veto 'Don't Say Gay' bill

LGBTQ+ organisations in Ohio are urging Governor Mike DeWine to veto House Bill 8, which would force schools to out students to parents.

more#lgbtq-rights

fromMission Local

San Francisco

Cake good enough to paint, good enough to eat

Abigail combines her criminal justice insights with a deep commitment to behavioral health.

fromTime Out New York

March On: How to support women's rights with Girls for Gender Equity NYC

Girls for Gender Equity NYC empowers Black girls and gender-expansive youth through advocacy, education, and transformative programs for gender and racial justice.

fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk

Some Hospitals Canceled Care for Trans Youth Despite Judge Blocking Trump Order

Trans youth face significant setbacks due to compliance with executive orders restricting gender-affirming care and DEI programs despite ongoing legal challenges.

#education

fromIrish Independent

2 months ago

Education

Dublin girl with rare skin disease excited to go to secondary school

Casey Connors, 12, is preparing for secondary school while managing her condition, epidermolysis bullosa, with strong family and community support.

fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk

Education

Pupils look to the future with MPs on green energy

The event highlighted the need for faster action in educating children about sustainability and renewable energy for a greener future.

fromIrish Independent

2 months ago

Education

Dublin girl with rare skin disease excited to go to secondary school

Casey Connors, 12, is preparing for secondary school while managing her condition, epidermolysis bullosa, with strong family and community support.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Education

Pupils look to the future with MPs on green energy

The event highlighted the need for faster action in educating children about sustainability and renewable energy for a greener future.

ICE, Schools and Children: What Families Should Know | KQED

Parents should prepare children for potential deportation scenarios by reassuring them and identifying trusted adults for support.

Digital life

fromwww.nytimes.com

2 months ago

Amid Concern Over Trump Order, New Yorkers Rally to Support Trans Youth

Thousands protested in Union Square against a Trump executive order threatening transgender youth's rights.

Privacy professionals

Speaking Freely: Winnie Kabintie

Free expression is the ability to communicate and share ideas openly, without restrictions, and is essential for individual and community empowerment.

fromIndependent

Miscellaneous

Teenager who received Sinn Fein senator's messages speaks out: 'Mary Lou McDonald's glowing tribute to Niall felt like a mental stab'

The teenager affected by inappropriate messages demands an apology from Sinn Fein's leader for the party's handling of his case.

LGBT

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

The Advocate to host virtual roundtable with trans youth and author Nico Lang

Trans teens are actively sharing their positive experiences and identities despite facing significant societal challenges and anti-trans legislation.

Education

Fourth Graders Give the DC Council a Lesson in "Herping" - Washingtonian

Max Girshick and classmates successfully advocated for the eastern red-backed salamander as DC's official amphibian, showcasing local wildlife and ecosystem significance.

fromLos Angeles Times

8 months ago

Left-wing politics

Bass cites Harris' 'passion' and 'fearlessness' in helping children

Mayor Bass lauds Vice President Kamala Harris at DNC, highlighting their shared commitment to child welfare.

fromwww.cbc.ca

9 months ago

Education

Ontario students to get free menstrual products for 3 more years in renewed deal with Shoppers Drug Mart | CBC News

The Ontario government renews agreement with Shoppers Drug Mart to provide free menstrual products for students, highlighting the importance of accessibility and removing barriers.