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Maine LGBTQ+ youth need YOU! 5 ways you can level-up your allyship (in addition to your Pride sticker!).
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 you’re a safe person who sees and values them.
We must stand together and tell our LGBTQ+ youth they matter!
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. ...
Dear Chuck: To Ask or Not to Ask
Dear Anonymous: If you have someone who has not yet shared their pronouns with you, the best to do is offer your own pronouns. Say "Hello, my name is _____, and I use (he/him) pronouns." It is best to let this person share their pronouns with you on their own terms...
Welcome Jamie!
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...
Queer BIPOC Youth Initiative
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...
Maggie Hirshland Joins OUT Maine plus Staff Updates
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...
Maura & Katie’s Promotions at OUT Maine!
OUT Maine staffers Maura Derrivan and Katie Lutts were recently promoted. Maura Derrivan LCPC has been promoted to Mental Health Coordinator. She began her career at OUT Maine as the Youth Engagement Coordinator. Maura will use her mental health lens as OUT Maine...
Sue Campbell Named Executive Director of OUT Maine
Sue Campbell has been named Executive Director of OUT Maine, effective immediately. Sue has served as Interim Executive Director since May and was OUT Maine's Deputy Director previously. She has been with OUT Maine since 2015, overseeing OUT Maine's programming,...
Back to School: Your Rights as an LGBTQ+ Student
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...
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