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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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A Landmark Transgender Discrimination Case at the Supreme Court

To date, nearly half of all states (24) in the U.S. have banned essential health care for transgender young people. For the first time, the Supreme Court will hear a challenge to one of these bans. On December 4, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear arguments in U.S. v. Skrmetti on whether it is illegal discrimination for Tennessee to ban certain medications for transgender youth that they allow for all other young people. The decision may determine whether other bans like Tennessee’s can stand, or whether they must also be struck down as unconstitutional. This case…
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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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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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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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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.