All posts tagged "suicide"
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Travel Agent Accused of Booking Gay Tours Dies in Custody
Andrei Kotov, a 48-year-old Russian travel agent accused of organizing tours for gay men, has died in police custody in Moscow.
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The Alarming Negative Outlook of LGBTQ Youth
A recent Trevor Project survey finds that 1 in 3 LGBTQ youth believe they will not live past the age of 35
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Meta Reverses Decision To Leave Up Anti-Trans Facebook Post
The Oversight Board of Meta reversed a company decision to allow a post encouraging trans people to kill themselves to remain online.
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Nikki Haley Alleges Mere Proximity to Trans People Makes Teen Girls Suicidal
Earlier this week, Republican presidential contender asserted that allowing transgender girls and women to compete in female-designated sports is leading to suicidal ideation in teenage...
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West Virginia Law Blocks Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
West Virginia's governor signed a law barring gender-affirming health care for trans youth -- although some youth may qualify for exemptions.
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Gay Armenian Couple Allegedly Commits Suicide
A gay couple in Armenia are alleged to have committed suicide after coming out and being rejected by their families, according to a local LGBTQ...
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Deceased Gay Hyattsville Mayor Accused of Embezzlement
Kevin Ward has been posthumously accused of using $2.2 million in school funds for personal expenses.
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LGBTQ Youth with Parents in Military Face Higher Risk of Suicide
A report by The Trevor Project finds youth with a parent in the military have higher odds of experiencing anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation.
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‘988’ is the New National Mental Health Hotline for the U.S.
The United States has a new three-digit number for mental health emergencies — 988. The new number goes live on Saturday, July 16, 2022, replacing...
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This guy thinks parents who believe in more than two genders should kill themselves
An Oklahoma school board member is citing the First Amendment to shield himself from criticism after sharing a profanity-laden TikTok video attacking parents of transgender...
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Virginia lawmakers reject repeal of trans student protections
Virginia lawmakers have rejected a bill seeking to allow some school boards to opt out of adopting affirming policies for trans students.
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Gay Hyattsville mayor dies from “self-inflicted gunshot wound”
Kevin Ward, the openly gay mayor of Hyattsville, was found dead in an apparent suicide in a public park in McLean, Virginia.
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Colorado GOP candidate claims Gov. Jared Polis isn’t really gay, is a serial abuser
A Republican gubernatorial candidate in Colorado has claimed that Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) is pretending to be gay, that his marriage to his partner,...
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Georgia prison system pays family of trans inmate $2.2 million after death by suicide
A transgender woman's family is demanding an investigation after she died by suicide in a Georgia prison
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Acceptance reduces suicide risk for intersex youth by more than 50%
The Trevor Project is highlighting the disproportionately high rates of mental health challenges facing LGBTQ intersex youth
