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This section is for works of literature, essays, poems and your own personal story about the topics given below. This is for registered users to have the oppurtunity to have their personal stories, videos and writings to be posted onto the site. PLEASE NOTE: Not all of the stories/videos will be posted, and if you just have a comment about the site, or about how Matthew has impacted your life and you would still like to share it, then please sign our GUEST BOOK.

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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
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Propaganda

Erase Hate Pendant
By Love and Pride
100% of the proceeds go to the Matthew Shepard Foundation.
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The Erase Hate T-Shirt
A perfect way to "wear the message" of Erasing Hate. Available in three wonderful colors.
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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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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.

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