by OUT Maine | Oct 26, 2023 | General
On November 28, 1998 an African American trans woman named Rita Hester was killed in Allston, Massachusetts. No arrests were made in her murder. Trans activists and community members in Boston had enough of these stories, and started the annual Transgender Day of...
by OUT Maine | Sep 25, 2023 | General
October is LGBTQ+ history month. This month provides us with a reminder that LGBTQ+ people have always existed – even if the words we use to describe ourselves changes. We often think of previous centuries when we think of “history”, but so much has changed just...
by OUT Maine | Sep 18, 2023 | Org News
OUT Maine Mental Health Coordinator Maura Oakes LCPC (she/her/hers) OUT Maine is pleased to announce it has received generous support from Jane’s Trust Foundation in the amount of $25,000 to continue its work with and for LGBTQ+ youth in Maine. OUT Maine was founded...
by OUT Maine | Sep 6, 2023 | Org News
OUT Maine is thrilled to announce the award of scholarships totaling $31,000 to three outstanding young people to help them better their futures. This Spring, OUT Maine received over 25 applications for the OUT Maine LGBTQ+ Scholarship program. After careful...
by OUT Maine | Sep 5, 2023 | General, GSTA/GSDA/CRT, Parents
CLICK FOR PRINTABLE VERSION (2 PAGES) The following are highlights of the rights and protections for LGBTQ+ students in Maine’s public schools, as of Summer, 2022. GLAD – GLBT Legal rights and Defenders – is the national organization that compiles current...
