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Article published in a 2000 issue of Xtra! on the death of Hamed Nastoh and the importance of GSAs in supporting queer and trans youth mental health. Copyright Pink Triangle Press.

Type of Material: newsmagazine article

Publication Date: March 23, 2000

Newsclipping with a photo of four people (two of whom are identified as Theresa Cowan and Emira Mears) at a protest against homophobia in schools. Cowan has short dark hair and is holding a sign reading, “this is the gay agenda: respect, safety, dignity & equality for all.” Mears has ear-length hair with bangs and is holding a sign reading, “hate is not a family value.”