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Hello Everyone!

Below is the link for a "Save the Date" flier for an upcoming conference. 

The Conference will  focus on increasing understanding and support for the physical and mental health needs of LGBTQ youth. Expert speakers and panels will present information and answer questions. A tool kit for health professionals will be provided to all participants. Activities will be incorporated throughout the day with a finale of raffled prizes!

September 24, 2009

Please plan on joining us on a beautiful September day in Ann Arbor!

Detailed agenda and registration information to follow. This conference is tailored for youth focused nurse practitioners, social workers, physicians, health educators and school health staff. 

To view printable PDF Flyer  Click here

                  

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Sometimes you just need to!

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 How do I find my government representative

and write them on how I feel?          That is so easy!

   Click the Flag, and Simply Enter your Zip Code then click GO

 

House Bill 4131, the 2nd parent adoption bill, passed the House Judiciary Committee today, with all Democrats present voting yes and all Republicans on the committee voting no.  We had eloquent, intelligent, and dynamic speakers present testimony along with many families there showing their support. 

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Federal hate crimes bill introduced in House -Measure lets feds prosecute bias-motivated violence  Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.), chair of the House Judiciary Committee, introduced the legislation, H.R. 1913. As of Friday, the bill had 42 co-sponsors

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Two Little Boys

Within two weeks, two 11-year-old boys in two different cites buckled under the weight of unrelenting homophobic taunts and hang themselves. We, as a society, should be ashamed.

 for complete NY Times Article, Data & ABC News Story click here

 

 

Transgender kids:

How young is too young for a sex change?

Delving into the often tumultuous worlds of transgender youth

 

 

| Tribune reporter

 

A marriage is ...   

Two couples. One gay, one straight. Two views on what marriage means.

 

David Neubecker, his husband Lee, and their two children live in Uptown.

 (Tribune photos by Chris Walker)

 

Stacy Creswell, her husband John, and their three daughters live in Bucktown

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Bishop John Shelby Spong

The Struggle Among Episcopalians

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