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LGBTQ+ Trailblazer Kathy Kozachenko’s Historic Win

As Pride Month wraps up, Elle (she/her), 17, pays tribute to Kathy Kozachenko, the first openly gay person to hold office in the U.S.

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LGBTQ+ Media Representation Makes a Difference

LGBTQ+ characters in the media can help LGBTQ+ teens feel seen and valued. In honor of Pride Month, Sofia (she/her), 17, asked other teens about the importance of this representation.

No Symptoms? It Could Still Be an STI.

Julia (she/her), 18, explains that the most common symptom of an STI is…none at all!

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LGBTQ+ Trailblazer Kathy Kozachenko’s Historic Win

By Elle Guillaume (she/her), 17

Have you ever heard of Kathy Kozachenko? On April 2, 1974, she made history by becoming the first openly LGBTQ+ person to be elected to public office…

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June 24, 2025
pride month | LGBTQ+ history | Kathy Kozachenko

No Symptoms? It Could Still Be an STI.

By Julia Diaz (she/her), 18

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)—also referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)—can spread from one person to another, usually during…

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April 30, 2025
STI | STI testing | no symptoms