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*	What is the most important issue facing LGBTQ and Allied youth today? (Select one of the available choices or enter a different value.)

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POLL QUESTION - December 24, 2008

Question: What is the most critical issue facing LGBT and allied young people today?

Results : 1906 responses
55% - Bullying/Harassment - (1044 responses)
18% - Same-sex Marriage - (337 responses)
11% - HIV and STD's (Health) - (210 responses)
5% - Workplace Discrimination - (96 responses)
4% - Homelessness - (79 responses)
7% - Other - (139 responses)

POLL QUESTION - October 12, 2007

Question: Who would you vote for in the next Presidential Race?

Results: 45.6% - Hillary Clinton; 21.7% - Barack Obama; 9.8% - Dennis Kucinich; 6.7% - John Edwards; 5% - Rudi Giuliani; 2% - Ron Paul; 1.8% - Mike Gravel; 1.5% - Joe Biden; 1.4% - Fred Thompson; Under 1% - Mitt Romney, John McCain, Mike Huckabee, Bill Richardson, Duncan Hunter, Chris Dodd, Tom Tancredo.

Voices

Hot Topics
There are so many labels placed on us these days - from gay, bi, queer, trans, homo, dyke, etc. Do you identify with any of these labels, and if so, why?

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My Thoughts
By Daniel Vosovic
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Propaganda

Erase Hate Pendant
By Love and Pride
100% of the proceeds go to the Matthew Shepard Foundation.
$59.00

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The Erase Hate T-Shirt
A perfect way to "wear the message" of Erasing Hate. Available in three wonderful colors.
$20.00

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Making A Difference

GLSEN's Ally Week
October 14-20, 2007
Students are encouraged to help end anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in K-12 schools during the 3rd Annual Ally Week!

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Tranenpalast
By Adane
We're all really more alike than we are different...

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Matthew's Story

Matthew Shepard
The story of Matthew Shepard changed the way we talk about and deal with hate in the United States.

Services & Organizations

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Services and Organizations
Learn more about what types of services are available for LGBTQ youth.

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List Your Services!
Are you a LGBTQ or LGBTQ friendly youth service provider or organization?

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GSA Info

GLSEN
Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for ALL students. They provide resources to support new and already-established Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs).

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GLSEN Jump-Start Guide for GSA's
Check out this 8-part resource for new and already-established Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) or similar clubs.

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Hotlines

NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD
1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
Call the National Runaway Switchboard if you are a teenager who is thinking of running from home, if you have a friend who has run and is looking for help, or if you are a runaway ready to go home.

TREVOR HELPLINE
1-866-4-U-TREVOR (1-866-488-7386)
The Trevor Project operates the nations only 24/7 suicide & crisis prevention helpline for gay and questioning youth. If you or a friend are feeling lost or alone call The Trevor Helpline.

GLBT NATIONAL YOUTH TALKLINE
1-800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743)
The GLBT National Youth Talkline provides telephone and email peer-counseling, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States.

What is the most critical issue facing LGBT and allied young people today?

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