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Romney Abolishes Commission on Gay/Lesbian Youth

BREAKING NEWS: Romney just abolished the nation's first Governor's Commission on Gay & Lesbian Youth established 14 years ago by Republican Governor Weld who was concerned about the attempted suicide rates of LGBT youth. What affect this will have on money, organizing, etc. is yet to be determined. We will keep you updated as more information flows in.

Attempted suicide rate by LGBT youth has risen dramatically during Romney's administration and is now up to 5 times higher than straight youth.

Perhaps this emphasizes the need for a community based LGBT youth advocacy group/coalition.

This is a sleazy shallow poltically motivated attack on LGBT Youth just days before the now ex-commission puts on Massachusetts Youth Pride.

It is time to support the queer youth of Massachusetts! For every dollar you send to fight for gay marriage you damn well better send a dollar to an organization that supports and advocates for LGBT youth.

6 comments:

alex said...

whattt???? omg.... gov. romney, how i loathe thee, let me count the ways...

Anonymous said...

Now is the best time to draw attention to queer youth issues. We must mobilize!

Anonymous said...

I'm not sure that you have the story right.

Mark D. Snyder said...

Romney has changed his mind.

Anonymous said...

Keeping gay marriage legal is one of the best ways to help queer youth.

Mark D. Snyder said...

Keeping gay marriage legal is definately important. I disagree that it is even remotely the best way to support queer youth. Have you asked the youth the best ways to support them? I have.

But lets not argue. We share too many goals and ideals. The real enemy is the right - and we need to fight them on all fronts.