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Student, Possibly Gay, Brain Dead After Classmate Shooting

We must do something to stop homophobia. I am sure this young man, who was so full of hate, learned this from bigoted adults, and unfortunately, many use the Bible as their justification.
I pray your generation will change this.

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The art of conversation

The majority of us can string a few sentences together to make a reasonable attempt in making a conversation. But when the subject is your object of desires and the worst thing is you freeze up and what comes out of your mouth could just be a foreign language.

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Speaking out Gay teen says state isn’t always so civil

So what spurred the mild-mannered teenager to announce his homosexuality at a high school football game and in an essay for Vermont’s gay and lesbian newspaper?

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UK tribunal could set precedent for GLBT people

An employment tribunal involving the Bishop of Hereford could set an important legal precedent for gay people in the UK

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Ch 4 launch 'The Big Gay Pod'

To complement Channel 4’s Gay teen Sexuality Awareness week, Channel 4 Radio have produced two podcasts which offer support and advice to young gay teens about dealing with the issues of coming out at a young age.

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Members Voice

A moan about the USA

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Pro-Gay Youth Sexuality Bill Introduced In Congress

Legislation was introduced in Congress on Thursday to dull some of the negative effects of the Bush Administration's abstinence only school programs.

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Extremists Preach Hate Propaganda to Kids in Crisis

The National Youth Crisis Hotline has been telling teens struggling with their sexuality in need of talking to someone that they're sinful and refers them to Focus on the Family's fraudulent "ex gay" program...

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Public Toilets and sexual activities don't mix

Section 71: Sexual activity in a public lavatory
Section 71 makes it an offence intentionally to engage in sexual activities in a public lavatory. Subsection (1)(a) defines a public lavatory. The term "sexual" for the purposes of this clause is defined in subsection (2). A definition distinct from that in section 78 is used in section 71 so as to include only sexual activities that a reasonable person would take to be sexual without knowledge of the purpose of the person carrying out the activity.

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Future Development of site

We are considering software development changes for this sites future. Therefore we need members views and comments on the proposal.

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Christmas Message

Christmas message from the old queen (GTR editor)

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Stonewall needs your help

Businesses such as hotels, restaurants and insurance companies, as well
as services like health and housing providers, still frequently turn
away business from lesbian and gay customers.

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Always looking for new ideas

Are we missing something? Have we really covered every issue? If there is a subject that you wish for us to research and post please let us know.

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ABC reopens Matthew Shepard murder

As a former reporter for a couple of large newspapers and the Associated Press, I've covered my share of murders. We reporters steel ourselves against heartbreaking scenes and against spin--from police officials, the grieving families, and the criminals.

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They need to know they are normal

A conversation with Matt Hill, founder of the Gay Straight Alliance at Reynolds High and member of UNCG’s PRIDE!, a gay-support group that stands for Proudly Representing Individuality, Diversity and Equality.

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Awards aid gay students

Alyn Libman won a $15,000-a-year scholarship to the University of California at Berkeley with a resume that showed more than just Miss Libman's athletic achievement and academic potential.

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More information than we can publish

GTR daily receive requests from individuals asking for local information on venues, organisations and gay youth groups.

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Crimes against gays targeted

Linda Miner sits with her dog, Sophie, in the back yard she shares with her partner in Montgomery. Miner resigned as a United Methodist Church minister in north Alabama before the church learned she was gay.

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We have upgraded the sites software

To launch our 9th year of service this month to the global lesbian and gay youth community, we have made some changes.

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The UK's Sexual Offences Act 2003

The complete published laws that were taken into effect from 1st May 2004. Complete links to each section.

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Gayteens builds a constitution

Have your say as we build our written constitution. Together we are formulating a written statement on our belief systems and statement of facts.

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Taiwan Official Gay Youth Support line

Wu, who found out about his sexual orientation when he was in junior high school, said he panicked when he first realized he liked men instead of women.

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First Things To Do

This is a very large site and to help you gain the full benefit, the following check list is worth considering.

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Japanese Survival Guide

あなたの前に知るべきある基本的な指針は現実の世界のあなたの性別と実験する。
これらはあなたの個人的な安全および福祉のための存続の指針である。
私達はより若い十代の若者たちにこの記事を焦点を合わせている。

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Gayteens.org - Best of the Net Award

About.com awards GTR the Best of the Net 2003.
Sometimes younger gays have different needs than others in the community, so this section is dedicated to our brave little brothers and sisters who are securing our gay future.

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Coming Out to Parents

We receive many letters from teens worrying about how they should approach the subject of coming out to parents. Sharing your inner feelings is a brave task and maybe we can learn from real life stories. This is our reply to one letter we received.

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Racism

Are we racist because we prefer our sexual partners to be the same race as ourselves.

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Gayteens School Poster Campaign

Gayteens Resources are now accepting grant aid contributions from local community grants. Please help us in our applications.

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Guía De Supervivencia

Algunas pautas básicas para saber antes de usted el experimento con su sexualidad en el mundo verdadero.
Éstas son pautas de la supervivencia para su seguridad y bienestar personales.

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생존 지침

너의 앞에 알l 것이다 몇몇 기본적인 지침서는 실사회안에 너의 성적 상태에 실험한다.
이들은 너의 개인 안전 및 복지를 위해 생존 지침서 이다.

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Guida di orientamento

Qualche guida di riferimento di base per conoscere prima di voi esperimento con il vostro sexuality nel mondo reale.
Queste sono guida di riferimento di sopravvivenza per la vostri sicurezza e benessere personali.

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Überleben Führer

Einige grundlegende Richtlinien, zum vor Ihnen des Experimentes mit Ihrem sexuality in der realen Welt zu kennen.
Diese sind Überleben Richtlinien zu Ihrer persönlichen Sicherheit und zu Wohlfahrt.

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Guide De Survie

Quelques directives de base pour savoir avant vous l'expérience avec votre sexuality dans le vrai monde.
Ce sont des directives de survie pour votre sûreté et bien-être personnels.

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Is it time to sue your school authority

Have you been harrist at school because of your sexual orientation, complained and the school made things worse. Now is the time to claim a free legal aid solicitor and sue your school, college or Universitie.

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Register your School, College and University

Make contact with members who are in your school. If your college is not listed then post
it in the forum.

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Competition - Write your story of coming out to yourself

Coming out to yourself is the first step in the growing up stages to your maturity. Write (500 words+) your personal account of coming to terms with realising that you have a gay side to your person. We will be giving away Book, DVD or CD tokens from Amazon for the best 10 stories.

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Europeans Unimpressed by U.S. School for Gays

LONDON - An American decision to publicly fund a high school for homosexual students in New York is a misguided exercise in political correctness which risks isolating the gay community, Europeans said Wednesday.

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Northern Ireland Gay Harassment

Gay harassment 'regarded as respectable and acceptable' More than eight out of ten gay people in Northern Ireland have suffered verbal or physical harassment, new research reveals.

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SEX LESSONS NEED CHANGES

Sex education has to include discussion of "controversial" topics such as homosexuality and teenage pregnancy.

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Background to Homophobia

What are the thinking, the feeling and the behaviour of a homophobic person in a social environment?
(Q) What does this word ‘homophobia’ mean?
(A) Homophobia is the irrational hatred and fear of people who are attracted to the same sex that is nurtured by institutionalized biases in a society or culture.

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Lynx Advert - Mens sweat only attracts other men

Men's sweat only attracts other men. Is that all you want? Claims the deodorant body spray latest UK advertising. Should gay males therefore stop using this product. As it claims it only attracts women.

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Iran gay teens scared to death

If you are a gay teen in Iran you have every reason to fear the consequences of your sexuality. Your prospects of a death sentence or prison sentence for being or perceived gay can resort to desperation. This reflects the present backward state of lack of true political freedom in Iran.

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Secret Lies

Reflecting youth coming to terms with sexuality in a small country town in the UK.

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Mexico - gay age of consent is 18

Mexico - gay age of consent is 18 the Important gay Cities are: Acapulco, Mexico City, Monterrey, Puerto Vallarta.

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France Youth Groups

Here are a couple of french youth sites in france

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France

This is our french fact sheet.

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Yugoslavia now Surbia

Facts sheet on Surbia 2003. Slowly the country is moving forward. We hope the gay community soon re-establish its foundations.

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Greece Scene

A brief information on the scene in Greece.

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Denmark - The Basics København

Denmark is one of the most liberal and gay-friendly countries in Europe.

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Gayteens Political Correspondent

In most countries governments only briefly discuss in there committee groups the subject of sexual health in schools. Gayteens.org has been studying and investigation the sexual health subject for UK schools. Our report is typical of most countries globally.

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Brian Dowling Gay TV presenter loved by millions

Brian Dowling has helped the gay community in the UK. His honesty about his sexuality has contributed in a positive way to gay awareness by revealing the UK's gay tolerance.

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Guardian Article

Britain's homosexuals are winning the legal battle - but the cultural fight will be even harder

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Homophobic Bullying Rampant In Schools Health Group Says

Bullying and other harassment towards gay teens and teens who are perceived to be gay is widespread in America's schools and communities, according to a new survey of teens sponsored by the National Mental Health Association (NMHA), the nation's oldest and largest mental health organization.

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Iceland

What's going on in Iceland we take a look

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European Links

Here are a selection of useful European Country links.

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Czech

Czech Republic more information to follow

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Argentina@gayteens.org

argentina@gayteens.org - Argentina - organisation de l'adolescence gaie Ici se trouvent des renseignements actuels sur les switchboards, centres et groupes de jeunesse gais les plus proches de vous

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How do visitors find this site

Search Engines bring traffic to our site but they do not bring high volumes of visitors. We look at how with word and mouth is more successful.

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The Gay Times UK Publication

We take a preview of this established gay press publication in the UK. For £2.95 per month you get a great package of information. Vicky Powell GT editor in her opening message campaigns for young people to have easy access to free condoms