by Maura Oakes | Nov 8, 2022 | General, GSTA/GSDA/CRT
Transgender Day of Remembrance is November 20th November is Trans Awareness Month, and November 20th is the 23rd annual Trans Day of Remembrance. Starting in 1999, and globally recognized starting in 2010, Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) names and honors the...
by OUT Maine | Nov 8, 2022 | General
We love showing our allyship with a Pride flag, pin, or sticker — these are visible, eye-catching symbols of inclusivity for our LGBTQ+ community. When queer youth are out and about in the world, seeing your pronouns pin or that Safe Space sticker on your door means...
by OUT Maine | Oct 31, 2022 | General, Org News
Sue Campbell, Executive Director of OUT Maine, recently attended a school board meeting at MSAD 40 where approximately 300 people were in attendance to either give or listen to arguments for and against the book Gender Queer remaining in the high school library. ...
by OUT Maine | Oct 5, 2022 | General, Org News
We are excited to welcome our new Finance Coordinator, Jamie Knowles! Jamie has spent most of his life in the Midcoast Maine region, and after several moves and trips around North America, came back to roost and serve his community. He comes to OUT Maine bringing his...
by OUT Maine | Sep 13, 2022 | General, Org News
Sultana Khan (center) poses with youth at Rainbow Ball Weekend in May 2022. Photo courtesy of Steven Scoville. Thanks to generous gifts from The Rocking Moon Foundation and Leonard-Litz LGBTQ+ Foundation, OUT Maine spearheads a year-long “action research project” led...
by OUT Maine | Sep 6, 2022 | General, Org News
The OUT Maine team is pleased to welcome Maggie Hirshland to the team as the new Youth Engagement Coordinator! Maggie (she/they) graduated from the University of Virginia in 2020 where she double majored in Youth & Social Innovation and Public Policy. Since moving...
