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LGBTQ+
Articles in this section cover all topics related to LGBTQ+ people, young and old alike.
To be clear, the queer community is more than gay and lesbian now. Indeed, it’s more than LGBT… and Q, and IA… and now +. Here’s the breakdown.
- Lesbian
- Gay
- Bisexual
- Transgender
- Queer and/or Questioning
- Intersex
- Asexual and/or Ally
What does the + symbol mean? To be inclusive to everyone, the LGBTQ full acronym has changed to add the plus at the end. This allows the acronym to cover new subsects of the community, such as these.
- Pansexual/omnisexual
- Androgynous,
- Genderqueer
- Two-spirit – typically used by Native Americans or indigenous cultures to describe a third gender
- demisexual- describes someone that requires an emotional bond to form a sexual attraction
Learn more from articles featured in this section.
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The average age of coming out as LGBTQ+ has rapidly plummeted. Kids are coming out earlier than ever. We look at factors involved.
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A teacher made waves on TikTok when she suggested her students salute the LGBTQ+ Pride flag. Get the story on this controversy here.
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HEALTHNEWS
New Report on Nonbinary Youth Sheds Light on Community Diversity
by Larry Duncanby Larry DuncanA new study released by The Trevor Project reveals nearly one in four LGBTQ+ youth identifies as nonbinary. See what this means for young people.
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ENTERTAINMENTNEWSStreamingTV
Ridley Jones, Netflix’s Pint-sized Female Lead, Swings in to Save the Day
There’s something oddly Indiana Jones-esque about Ridley Jones, the six-year-old titular character of the new Netflix animated show for preschoolers. It could be her adventures at the museum in which…
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BooksENTERTAINMENTNEWS
New (Free!) Book “Sea The Love” Celebrates Family Diversity
by Jenny Heitzby Jenny HeitzThere is no typical family, and YouTubers Rose + Rosie created an inclusive kids’ book, Sea The Love: A Book About Families. Check it out.
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BooksENTERTAINMENTNEWS
Inclusive LGBTQ+ Children’s Books for 2021 in Celebration of Pride Month
by Larry Duncanby Larry DuncanIn celebration of Pride Month (or any time of year), check out this stellar list of LGBTQ+ inclusive children’s books for 2021.
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Unsure how to discuss issues of sexuality with kids? Here’s expert advice on how to talk to elementary age and older students about LGBTQ+.
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JARGON
10 Sexuality / Gender Terms and Definitions Most Teens Know — But Most Parents Don’t
by Joe Thompsonby Joe ThompsonIt’s a fast-changing world. Gender terms and definitions are constantly evolving, so we’re constantly updating this section. Here’s the 2019 update.
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NEWSPARENTAL CONTROLSPolitics
Christian Father Fights “Dangerous LGBTQ Cult” with Free Internet Filter
by Eyal Alonyby Eyal AlonyMichael Lee Mason, a Christian father of three, created a free Christian internet filter to protect kids from the evils on the internet. See how it works.