by OUT Maine | May 3, 2023 | General, GSTA/GSDA/CRT
Have you noticed that most of our trainings have the word “affirming” in their title? Or that our mission includes the word “affirming”? (At OUT Maine, we have an ambitious goal: to help Maine’s diverse queer youth thrive by demonstrating how much they matter. We do...
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 | Jul 29, 2022 | General, GSTA/GSDA/CRT, Queer Futures
For many LGBTQ+ youth, going back to school means wondering if they will be safe and able to learn without being bullied, harassed, or assaulted. Maine State Law (Title 20-A if you are interested) states that “All students have the right to attend public schools that...
by Aiden Campbell | Jun 28, 2022 | General, GSTA/GSDA/CRT, Parents
Many transgender and non-binary people wear specific types of clothing or accessories to change how their body appears. For example, some people wear binders to flatten their chest, or prosthetic breasts to create a rounder chest. Some people who do not have access...
by Aiden Campbell | May 4, 2022 | General, GSTA/GSDA/CRT, Parents
Mother’s Day is one day where we get to uplift and thank moms for all that they do every day that too often goes unrecognized. Many LGBTQ+ youth find maternal role models outside of their biological family. We want to give a special hearty shout out to all the...
by Aiden Campbell | May 4, 2022 | GSTA/GSDA/CRT
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Sometimes life gets busy and we forget to take the time to appreciate ourselves and others. Over the last two years there has been a lot of unpredictability and change, which can feel scary. Take some time to support your own...
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