Author gives gay youth their due in new book

By Jeff Walsh

As the late Kurt Cobain used to sing on-stage in Smells Like Teen Spirit: "Our little tribe has always been and always will until the end."

Author Linnea Due, 47, agrees with Cobain, but says considering the strides and volume of books and information written for the gay community, youth have been snubbed in those advances.

Dan Martin, 17, of Fresno, California

By Jeff Walsh

Unlike many teens, Dan Martin never felt he was the only gay teen in his town or high school. "My logic told me there's got to be others," he says. "I'm not that unique."

He just didn't know how to find others, and was afraid of them finding him. So, he spent hours alone in his bedroom talking to people through his computer.

Outing Yourself tells how to remove closet from your life

By Jeff Walsh

Each school year marks a time of change, from having new teachers and classes to new demands and expectations. For queer and questioning students, it can also mean debating whether or not you will tell anyone about your sexuality this semester.

But deciding to come out, by either telling one special friend or the entire student body, is a major step.

Latest journal entries.

dazed and confused's picture

what did I just do???

None of my friends here know that I'm a lesbian... I think that will be changing soon.

What part of the newspaper do you read first?

Duh! the bits that have news
29% (23 votes)
I'm a business guy! The business page
3% (2 votes)
I'm gay- hello: arts and living!
22% (17 votes)
I'm morbid- The Obituaries
1% (1 vote)
I'm funny- the Funnies
22% (17 votes)
Section 4
1% (1 vote)
Newspaper? Sweetheart, what you on about. I got da net!
22% (17 votes)
Total votes: 78

When Did You Come Out

Between the age of 10 and 15
22% (6 votes)
Between the age of 15 and 20
56% (15 votes)
Older than 20.
11% (3 votes)
Still In The Closet
11% (3 votes)
Total votes: 27
linds's picture

unsolicited advice

massage lotion + sensitive skin = burning breasts

hol's picture

your only contribution has been an 'x'

part 1 of maybe many, but I hope only one.

JB's picture

I am too Vain

Yes,

I was being vain today. I was doin some "pruneing" and i sniped a nit to close to the globes and cut one of them. talka bout sting. hurt almost as bad as when I got cum in my eye for the first time.

narconut's picture

snow

I have come to the conclusion that it will never ever stop snowing in the Baltimore/Washington area, ever.


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