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Close 2024 with 40 Meaningful Miles

Our community is a part of making the world a better and safer place for LGBTQ+ young people. Over the past year, you have walked tens of miles with your pet, shared community rides with your friends for Pride month, and contributed directly to our life-saving mission. We commit to being the supportive adults LGBTQ+ young people can turn to, 24/7 and invite you to end 2024 with the same commitment by joining our 40 Meaningful Miles Facebook Challenge! This virtual fundraising opportunity is meant to be a choose-your-own-adventure challenge! During this time, you’ll commit to 40 Meaningful Miles —…
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A Post-Election Message from The Trevor Project

I know many young people may be questioning what this election means for their futures, wondering if the outcome changes their ability to live openly, to live authentically, to live fully. In moments like these, I want every LGBTQ+ young person—and every person who cares about them—to know one thing: The Trevor Project is here for you, no matter the outcome of any election.  As the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, our mission remains clear: to end suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people. We will continue to ensure that…
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Reflecting On My First 100 Days as CEO

As I reach my 100th day as CEO of The Trevor Project, I want to take a moment to reflect on some of the invaluable insights and experiences I've gained. These first few months have been inspiring and enlightening, and I’m excited to continue our shared journey toward a brighter and more joyful future for LGBTQ+ young people. Understanding Our Mission in Action One of the most profound lessons I've learned is how seamlessly our crisis intervention and suicide prevention programs work together to achieve our mission. By integrating these efforts, we ensure that every LGBTQ+ young person reaching out…
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Heartstopper’s Alice Oseman on Season 3, LGBTQ+ Representation, and Asexual and Aromantic Identities

The Trevor Project connected with Alice Oseman (she/they), the author and illustrator for Heartstopper, which was adapted into a Netflix series in 2022. Heartstopper has won multiple Children's & Family Emmys, including awards for acting and overall excellence, and the series’ third season is out now. How do you think your series contributes to positive representation of LGBTQ+ youth in the media, and why is this so important for young viewers today? Heartstopper shows a diverse range of queer experiences and portrays these characters going through very relatable, universal teenage experiences such as falling in love, friendship drama, figuring out your…
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On Influencing, Mental Health, and Being LGBTQ+ with Jake Shane (Octopusslover8)

Jake Shane (Octopusslover8) is an influencer and comedian who went viral for his hilarious reenactments of historical events on TikTok. He was nominated for a Streamy Award in 2023 and included in TikTok’s inaugural LGBTQ+ Pride Visionary Voices List. Jake consistently posts about his mental health on social media, and has publicly shared with his followers about his anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. In January 2024, Jake launched his Therapuss podcast, a talk show that puts Jake in the proverbial therapist's chair. He recently interviewed with Charli XCX, Joe Jonas, Saweetie, Lizzy McAlpine, Glen Powell, and many more. The Trevor Project…
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Nonfiction  “American Teenager” Meets Trans Young People Where They Live

Nico Lang(they/them) is a journalist, editor, culture critic, and essayist. Lang is the founder of Queer News Daily and has previously worked as the deputy editor of Out magazine, an LGBTQ+ correspondent for VICE, the news editor at Them, and a contributing editor at Xtra magazine. Their work has been published in Rolling Stone, Esquire, The Daily Beast, HuffPost, and BuzzFeed News, among others. Lang was named the 2023 Online Journalist of the Year by the Los Angeles Press Club Association and is the recipient of 10 awards from the National Association of LGBTQ+ Journalist, a GLAAD Award, and the…