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New Beginnings for 2024
Let’s start the new year off with some radical self-love and not have resolutions based off of all the ways you need to change. Let’s try something different this year and focus on how you can be an even better YOU and make it the gayest year ever! Below are some ways...
Talking to Relatives about LGBTQ+ Issues
As families gather for the holiday season, LGBTQ+ individuals and allies may be preparing to interact with relatives who have different opinions or questions about LGBTQ+ issues. This can lead to some challenging and potentially tense conversations, and we hope the...
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2023
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...
Being LGBTQ+ then and now
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 one generation. The following are quotes from LGBTQ+ people in their 30’s about what has changed since they were kids.
OUT Maine awarded $25,000 to support LGBTQ+ youth in Maine and improve mental health
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 Scholarship awarded to three students
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...
Know your student’s rights at school
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 laws, and advocates for increased rights and protections.
OUT Maine welcomes two new board members
The statewide LGBTQ+ youth organization OUT Maine recently announced the addition of two members to its Board of Directors: Rev. Patty Fox of Camden and Christina Theriault of Fort Kent.Rev. Patty Fox, M.Div, MSW is the Associate Minister at the First Congregational...
LGBTQ+ Summer Safety Tips
Besides sunscreen, large water bottles, and sunhats, what are some LGBTQ+ specific safety tips you might be thinking about?
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