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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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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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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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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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Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme on Their New Holiday Show & Allyship During the Holidays

The Trevor Project caught up with Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme at the start of “The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show” tour. The award-winning musical comedy is back with a new show in its seventh year, and will stop in 33 North American cities this November and December. Along the way, the duo will encourage fans to donate and support The Trevor Project's life-saving work. This isn’t their first time on stage or in front of the camera. Jinkx won RuPaul's Drag Race season five and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season seven – the first All Winners season of Drag…
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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…