Unlike more conservative states, New Mexico has seen prominent advances in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights in recent decades; a good reason to celebrate today s "National Coming Out Day." First observed in the U.S. in 1988, the founders believed homophobia thrives in an atmosphere of silence and ignorance. In contrast, they thought once people knew loved ones were lesbian or gay, homophobic or oppressive views would be harder to maintain. .
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer youths in Nebraska and across the country are exposed to a steady stream of news about anti-LGBTQ policies and legislation, and many say it s affecting their wellbeing. Nearly one-third of the 28,000 who responded to the latest Trevor Project survey of LGBTQ young people reported having poor mental health "most or all of the time" because of anti-LGBTQ proposals and actions. Alison DeLizza, a clinical psychologist and assistant professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center who specializes in working with these young people, said it s no surprise that they are affected by all the negative policy coverage. .
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