LGBT Teens
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Gay D.C. teen lived in abandoned building, now headed to college
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Kadeem Swenson told his parents he was gay when he was 16 years old. Two weeks later, he says they asked him to leave their Waldorf, Md., home. “You know I didn't really fight it, I just left,” Swenson said.
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Supporting a good cause: Put on the Gloves Fashion Show
CommentStanding up against bullying.
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Loudoun Out Loud hosts kick off
Loudoun Out Loud, a support group for local GLBTQ teens held a kick off event Sunday at the Unitarian Universalists of Sterling.
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Local teens, mom create Loudoun Out Loud, provide safe place for LGBT students
The Washington Post and WAMU radio had stories this week about Loudoun Out Loud, a new organization created to give space for gay and lesbian teens to get emotional support and guidance.
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Gay youth support group begins in Loudoun
Metro DC PFLAG, an area chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, is launching a support group in Loudoun
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D.C. fundraiser nets $10,000 for Trevor Project
More than 500 people turned out for an Oct. 8 fundraiser at D.C.’s Duplex Diner for the Trevor Project to prevent LGBT teen suicide.
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Transitional home in D.C. helps homeless LGBT youth
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force estimates that up to 40 percent of all homeless youth are LGBT.
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'We Made It' happy hour fundraiser for LGBTQ youth
Organization promotes of acceptance of LGBTQ youth, aids suicide prevention.
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Spotlight on bullying after rash of teen suicides
Experts say anti-gay harassment widespread in D.C. schools
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