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| Networking |
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| Networking is all about maintaining relationships that are mutually beneficial for your group and the other party. So, how do you network to build strong alliances? |
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| Social vs. Activism |
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| Some GLBT/Queer student organizations focus on providing social opps to students, while others have a more activist agenda. Is it better to be a social group or an activist group? |
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| Ally Outreach |
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| There are many reasons to include allies in LGBT or Queer related programming. And, sometimes all it takes is just asking... |
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| Safe Zone |
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| Being a LGBT or queer student, or someone who is questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity, can be a scary and isolating prospect. |
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| Founding a New LGBTA Organization |
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| If your LGBT and Ally group is new, or you are trying to revitalize a defunct organization, you may feel a bit overwhelmed. But it’s not as hard as you may first think. |
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| Starting an LGBT Resource Center |
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| Having a LGBT Resource Center at your college or university can be one of the best things that can happen for the community. For many campuses, getting a LGBT Resource Center is a long process. |
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| Make Your LGBT & Ally Group |
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| Creating a group that feels safe for everyone is no easy task. Take inclusive steps to become a more welcoming, safe space. |
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| Naming Your LGBT & Ally Group |
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| Are you starting a new gay/straight alliance or queer student group at your school? Are you looking for a new, inclusive, catchy name for your student organization? Naming your group can be both fun and challenging. |
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| Gender Continuum: Boy or Girl? |
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| Are you a boy or girl? I can’t keep track of how many times a child has asked me that question, in public no less, like while waiting in line to buy popcorn at the movies or in the restroom at a shopping center. My usual answer is, "both"… |
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| Trans Advocacy |
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| Trans people transgress binary gender norms and face many challenges in colleges and universities due to discrimination, harassment, and violence. How do you advocate for change? |
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| An HBCU alum once said: “the greatest taboo is still alive and well in the black community on our campuses.” He was referring to being both black and LGBT on campus. |
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| Religious College & Universities |
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| America’s private Christian universities can in fact be accepting of LGBT students. One LGBT student leader shares how!? |
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| Military Recruitment |
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| Do Ask, Do Tell... ROTC and military recruitment programs on college campuses can be a challenge for LGBT students trying to enforce university polices regarding nondiscrimination... what can you do? |
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| College Athletics |
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| Many times college athletics are forgotten about or lost in the shuffle of LGBT outreach and education. How safe is your team for gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender athletes (and coaches!)?
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| Fraternities & Sororities |
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| There are indeed straight allies and queer people in the college Greek community on your campus. Sometimes they are out and open and other times they are buried deep in the chapter closet. What’s the climate of your college fraternities and sororities? |
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| Blood Drives |
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| Blood Drives are popular service projects on campuses nationwide. However, an FDA policy excludes gay men from donating blood. How is a campus to deal with the discriminatory impact of such events? |
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| Body Image and Self-Esteem |
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| Image after image of chiseled guys in their underwear lounging around gingerly… Is this what I am supposed to look like? I work out, I run, I eat healthy, but where am I going wrong? How do we break free? |
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| Doctor's Visit |
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| Feeling safe, coming out, telling your healthcare provider(s) you have a partner of the same sex, can be intimidating and downright scary. If there is any place one needs to feel safe it is in their doctor’s office. |
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| Creating a Web Site |
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| The world wide web we weave looks so FABULOUS. Learn some suggested strategies for developing your campus LGBT site. |
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