“We Protect Us” zine, a letter to trans, queer, and Two Spirit+ (TQ2S+) -  bit.ly/weprotectuszine Genders and Sexualities Alliance (GSA) Network and Transgender Law Center are excited to announce the publication of our collaborative “We Protect Us” zine, a letter to trans, queer, and Two Spirit+ (TQ2S+) youth on hate crimes, accountability, and collective liberation! "3 trans athletes team up for Ironman and make the podium" - OutSports "Three trans athletes realized they each had a strength in one of the triathlon disciplines, … [Read more...]

We Must stand United in Support of our LGBTQ+ Youth The Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County, in collaboration with The Diversity Center, TransFamilies of Santa Cruz County, and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education (SCCOE), have created a resource site to help keep our LGBTQ+ students, families, educators, and community members informed about their rights and how to access legal and support services when needed. Visit the site to learn more: safeschoolsproject.org/California-safe-schools 29th Annual Queer Youth Leadership … [Read more...]

What is Asexuality? It’s important to remember that asexuality is an umbrella term, and exists on a spectrum. Asexual people — also known as “Ace” or “Aces” — may experience little or no sexual attraction and/or experience sexual attraction in a non-normative way. Ace people may want to and can form many types of intimate relationships, whether those relationships are romantic, platonic, or other forms of attraction and connection. Within the ace community, there are many ways for people to identify. Learn more from The Trevor Project … [Read more...]

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Queer Prom Planning Committee, April 13, Zoom We need your help to bring Queer Prom to life!  Join the planning committee and help us create the layout for the dance, make decorations, and set the vibe for our dance.  Share your ideas and together we can create a fun and inclusive dance for everyone.  Please RSVP for the Zoom link! When: Monday April 13 @ 4:15 - 5:00 pm Where: Zoom Ages: High School LGBTQ+ youth and allies  in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties RSVP: tinyurl.com/QPPC2026 Rainbow Connections Youth Empowerment … [Read more...]

1.  Trans Day of Visibility 2026 Statement from The Safe Schools Project Today, March 31st, is International Transgender Day of Visibility. Today, and every day, we celebrate trans resilience and joy, and we reaffirm our commitment to fight for the rights and dignity of our trans family. To our Two Spirit, transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive community: you deserve joy, love, and celebration. You deserve safety, rest, and a future to look forward to. You deserve to be seen for who you are and who you want to be. From the trans … [Read more...]