Are you a gay teen wondering about your health, sex life or how to meet people? Have you been thinking about getting involved with the gay community? Are you concerned about homophobia or your rights? If so, this is the place to find information!
11. Lawrence King
Lawrence King was the victim of homophobia: an 8th grader who was shot and killed by another student at school. King's tragic death highlighted the risk gay teens take by coming out.
12. Matthew Shepard
Gina Van Hoof
Matthew Shepard was a college student at the University of Wyoming. October 6, 1998 Matthew was attacked by two men he met at a bar. After severely beating him, they left Matthew tied to a fence in the town of in Laramie, where the assault occurred. Matthew died at a hospital shortly after and has become a symbol of the horrors of homophobia.
13. What's "Emo" About Being Gay?
Kevin Winter
Emo refers to a style of music. But more and more often, the term emo is used as a code for gay, and not in a positive way. In fact, there are even websites selling t-shirts that say things like, "Parental Advisory: Emo is Gay."
14. Gay Teens At Risk For Online Predators
There's a lot of talk about internet safety, and young gay teens should pay particular attention! That's because according to an article published in "American Psychologist" boys who are gay or are questioning their sexuality may be more susceptible to Internet-initiated sex crimes than other populations.
15. What's Up With the Boy Scouts?
Image (c) J-W Brown
The Boy Scouts of America do not allow gay troop leaders or scouts in their organization. It is important for them to hear that this is unacceptable discrimination.
16. Gay Fraternity, Delta Lambda Phi
Flickr user gryhrt
Delta Lambda Phi is the only gay fraternity in the United States. Membership is open to gay, bisexual, and progressive straight men.
