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highschool graduation students rainbow cap and gown student author Scar Rulien Equalpride Valedictorian 2024
Voices

This nonbinary student activist has some powerful words as equalpride's 2024 valedictorian

Scar Rulien is equalpride’s inaugural Valedictorian for the Class of 2024 and a Student Advocate for GLSEN, the nation’s leading organization working to end discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on sexual and gender identities.

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Interviews

Sherry Cola Teams Up with GLAAD to Empower LGBTQ+ Youth

The Joy Ride and Good Trouble star talks coming out and the new GLAAD campaign #ProtectThisKid.

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Sports

NFL Draft's only out player has us sweating

He'll definitely make non-football watchers tune in.

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Art

These powerful tributes to slain LGBTQ+ teen Nex Benedict remind us of the healing power of art

Despite the tragedy, Nex Benedict will be remembered as a talented artist who always brightened any room he was in.

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Identities

Gen Z is the future & study shows they are more likely to be LGBTQ+ than Republican

The future is yassified!

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Trans

​Washington University Halts Gender Affirming Care For Minor Patients

Activists speak out against the anti-trans bill that triggered the university's decision.