by Ellie Roy | Nov 21, 2024 | Education, General
GLAD (GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders) Law has compiled a comprehensive list of commonly asked questions for transgender people in the wake of the 2024 election, as well as an overview of Maine’s queer student rights. How can you prepare for potential...
by Ellie Roy | Nov 13, 2024 | Education, General
On November 28, 1998, a Black trans woman named Rita Hester was killed in Allston, Massachusetts. No arrests were made in her murder, and the case remains unsolved today. This is just one of the many stories of violence against transgender individuals over time. Trans...
by Ellie Roy | Nov 7, 2024 | Education, General
Here you can view, download, and print a comprehensive double-sided flyer with an overview of Maine’s current laws and policies in regards to LGBTQIA2S+ students’ rights. This is meant to be a quick reference guide on exact legal language for educators, as...
by Ellie Roy | Oct 9, 2024 | General, Org News
ROCKLAND—OUT Maine has promoted Cassie Cooper (they/them), formerly the organization’s School Engagement Coordinator, to the role of Associate Director as of October 2024. Cassie joined the OUT Maine staff in summer 2023, and was able to expand the nonprofit’s...
by Ellie Roy | Oct 1, 2024 | Education, General
🌈 LGBTQ+ youth: make your voice heard! Are you over 13 years old and attended a middle or high school during the 23-24 school year in Maine, or anywhere else in the U.S.? Join us in shaping safer, more affirming schools. Take GLSEN’s National School Climate Survey and...
by Ellie Roy | Sep 26, 2024 | General, Org News
ROCKLAND—On September 11th, 2024, OUT Maine received a $17,000 grant from United Midcoast Charities to support the organization’s work towards increasing equitable and accessible services in healthcare, mental health, and community-based settings for LGBTQIA2S+ youth...
