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A Conversation with Molina Healthcare During LGBTQ Health Awareness Week

Each year toward the end of March, we observe 'National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week' to raise awareness and understanding of timely topics that impact the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ people across the United States. As part of this year’s observation, we spoke with one of our partners, Molina Healthcare, to share how they are supporting the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ young people during this important week and beyond.  Read more in our interview with the Molina Healthcare team below: Many people know that Molina Healthcare is at the forefront of creating a healthier society, but can you shed…
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From Suffrage to Support: Expanding the Definition of Women’s Empowerment

For over a century, the fight for women’s rights has been marked by both remarkable progress and ongoing challenges. From the suffragists who fought for the right to vote to today’s advocates working for equal pay, reproductive rights, and greater representation, women’s history is a story of resilience, breaking barriers, and expanding opportunities for all.   As we reflect during Women’s History Month, it’s essential to recognize that empowerment is ever-evolving — and that growth must include celebrating and uplifting LGBTQ+ voices. Historically, women’s rights movements have often centered on the experiences of white, cisgender, heterosexual women, leaving LGBTQ+ women, nonbinary…
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Margaret Cho on the Power of Comedy and Music

The Trevor Project caught up with Margaret Cho, Grammy & Emmy nominated comedian/actress/singer, around the success of her Live and LIVID stand-up comedy tour and the release of her new single and title track, “Lucky Gift.”  In between her tour dates and the release of her “power pop anthem,” she took the time to answer The Trevor Project’s questions about the power of comedy and music to help support LGBTQ+ mental health. Your "Live and LIVID!" tour tackles many social issues including homophobia. How do you view comedy’s role in driving social change?  Comedy is important because it is taking…
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Transforming The Trevor Project

By Jaymes Black (they/she/he pronouns), CEO of The Trevor Project To The Trevor Project Community: I grew up in a traditional, religious family in South Texas, which was hard for me as a young queer person. I was lonely, awkward, afraid, and grappled with my identity; I desperately needed a support network like The Trevor Project, but it didn’t exist yet. I came to lead The Trevor Project because I am deeply, personally invested in its work to support LGBTQ+ young people in crisis. Today, I’d like to share my observations and vision for the future of our vital organization.   …
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2024 Recap Interactive: Big Moments, Bigger Impact

As we reflect on 2024 and look forward to the year ahead, we’re reminded that every milestone we’ve achieved is thanks to the support of our incredible community. It’s the dedication and belief of supporters like you that make our work possible and inspire us to continue building a brighter future for LGBTQ+ young people. Please enjoy this video for a complete look at what you helped make possible! Thank you for being the one to support LGBTQ+ young people.
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ALOK on Their New Comedy Special and the Impact of Laughter

We caught up with acclaimed comedian, actor and author ALOK’s (they/them) following the release of their newest comedy special “BIOLOGY!”  The special is a hybrid blend of standup comedy and poetry, and is free to stream exclusively on alokvmenon.com. ALOK taped the hour-long special in NYC after they toured the special – over 150 shows in 36 countries.  Tell us about your new comedy special, “BIOLOGY!” and what the title means to you.Well firstly it means that if people don't watch my special they are -- in fact -- erasing biology, and that's very hypocritical! Hehe. Jokes aside, what I…
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Dylan Mulvaney & Harper Steele In Conversation

The Trevor Project sat down with transgender activist, actress, and influencer Dylan Mulvaney and Harper Steele, writer and star of Netflix's documentary film Will & Harper. In this exclusive blog, the two trailblazers interviewed each other about their experiences as transgender women and the rewards and challenges of living openly as their authentic selves. With the rights of transgender people being debated across the country, this conversation is more timely than ever. HARPER: You are so unafraid of being out front and online. Does it ever scare you? DYLAN: I constantly go between the desire to be seen and wanting…
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Spencer Liff on Changing Hearts and Minds in Drag: the Musical

Spencer Liff’s past Broadway credits include “Head Over Heels”, with music by the Go-Go’s, The Lincoln Center revival of “Falsetto's”, the Tony Award-winning revival of “Hedwig And The Angry Inch” starring Neil Patrick Harris, and the critically acclaimed and Tony-nominated revival of “Spring Awakening.” Spencer has earned two Emmy Nominations for Outstanding Choreography for his work on the hit FOX TV series “So You Think You Can Dance,” where he has been a resident choreographer for the past 10 seasons. Highlights of his other TV credits include Dancing with the Stars, B Positive, One Day At A Time, Parks and…
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2024 Election Outcomes and LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health

As the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, our job is to ensure every LGBTQ+ young person has access to safe and affirming spaces in every aspect of their daily lives, especially if they experience a crisis.  To every young person out there who is wondering if the outcome of November’s election impacts whether they can live the lives they were born to live, Trevor is here for you.  Trevor’s mission is about people, not politics. Our commitment will never change – no matter who occupies the White House. We will work with anyone, including…
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8 Years of Advocacy: How We Made Strides in Banning Conversion Therapy in Kentucky

Almost eight years later... we did it, y'all. We banned conversion therapy for minors in Kentucky. In September, Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order protecting LGBTQ+ young people from conversion therapy, making Kentucky the latest state to take a stand against this abusive and dangerous practice. As I stood there at the signing ceremony, surrounded by fellow advocates, survivors, and supporters, it felt like the culmination of years of hard work, heartache, and hope. This executive order wasn’t just a piece of paper — it was a lifeline. A declaration that LGBTQ+ young people in Kentucky are no longer…