by Ellie Roy | Nov 21, 2024 | Education, General
GLAD (GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders) Law has compiled a comprehensive list of commonly asked questions for transgender people in the wake of the 2024 election, as well as an overview of Maine’s queer student rights. How can you prepare for potential...
by Ellie Roy | Nov 13, 2024 | Education, General
On November 28, 1998, a Black trans woman named Rita Hester was killed in Allston, Massachusetts. No arrests were made in her murder, and the case remains unsolved today. This is just one of the many stories of violence against transgender individuals over time. Trans...
by Ellie Roy | Nov 7, 2024 | Education, General
Here you can view, download, and print a comprehensive double-sided flyer with an overview of Maine’s current laws and policies in regards to LGBTQIA2S+ students’ rights. This is meant to be a quick reference guide on exact legal language for educators, as...
by Ellie Roy | Oct 9, 2024 | General, Org News
ROCKLAND—OUT Maine has promoted Cassie Cooper (they/them), formerly the organization’s School Engagement Coordinator, to the role of Associate Director as of October 2024. Cassie joined the OUT Maine staff in summer 2023, and was able to expand the nonprofit’s...
by Ellie Roy | Oct 3, 2024 | Youth Programming
At the end of September 2024 we went to Haystack Mountain School of Crafts for our biannual weekend youth art retreat! It was such a blast learning new crafts, meeting new friends, and exploring new ways to express ourselves. We had five sessions this year: fiber,...
