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Straight Girl Stands Up for Gays
There's nothing "bad" about being gay
author image Kelly grows up knowing several gay or bisexual people, and joins her high school's Gay-Straight Alliance. Despite unpleasant reactions from less open-minded peers, she participates in annual awareness-raising events.

In 5th grade, I had a friend who told me that she was bisexual. I had no idea what it was and I asked her. “It means I like boys, but I like girls too,”... [more]

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PLUS: My Anorexic Friend - Slimming Down and Manning Up - Bullied for Being Skinny - Buried by College Debt VIDEO: Women in the Media
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Steward of the Earth Steward of the Earth
Sherilyn learns how her habit of littering affects sea life and begins to care about the environment. [more]
Slimming Down and Manning Up Slimming Down and Manning Up
Luis attempts to diet, but his mom's dismissive attitude and delicious cooking make it difficult. Eventually, he finds the support he needs to get healthy. [more]
Media Deceptions About Women Media Deceptions About Women
YCteen writers respond to the documentary, Miss Representation, which shows how the media focuses on women's appearance and sexuality. [more]
Would a Skin Condition Ruin My Sweet 16? Would a Skin Condition Ruin My Sweet 16?
It's a month before Allison's big bash, and her skin has suddenly erupted in itchy red spots that won't go away. [more]
Girl Crazy Girl Crazy
DeAnna comes out to her mother as bisexual and gets a surprising response. Eventually, she identifies as a "full-time lesbian." [more]
Fighting Words Fighting Words
Margarita unintentionally offends a black classmate. After the two girls cool down and talk, they find friendship. [more]
My Love Affair With Indie Music My Love Affair With Indie Music
Isma is a religious Muslim who reads the Qur’an and prays daily. She also loves punk rock. [more]
My Cups Are Half-Empty My Cups Are Half-Empty
The dean at the writer’s school has bigger breasts than she does—and he’s a man. [more]
The Parent Trap The Parent Trap
Lucas is here to tell the truth: there is no Santa Claus, puppies die, and parents don't trust their kids when they're out of sight. [more]
Rush Hour at Macy's Rush Hour at Macy's
Sharif faces impatient customers, uncooperative cash registers, and self-doubts during his first day at work. [more]
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