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Teen Life From Ellen Friedrichs, your About Teen Life Editor Today Canadians are observing the "Day of Pink" a day to highlight the issues related to anti-gay bullying. Over the years many different causes have been "assigned" days as a way to highlight the associated issues. Here are a few that are relevant to teens. Day of Silence The Day of Silence is an annual event designed to bring attention to anti-gay bullying, harassment and discrimination in schools. Participating teachers and students spend a day without speaking to highlight the fact that many people in the GLBT community are forced to remain silent about who they are... Read more See More About:  homophobia  glbt teen resources  Earth Day Earth Day boasts many accomplishments over the course of its forty-year history. In the United States, it has inspired the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act and the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency. Here we'll explore a variety of facts about Earth Day and its widespread signficance... Read more See More About:  conservation  earth day  National Condom Day For most people, February 14th is Valentine's Day, which depending on your viewpoint is either a celebration of love, or a big time money maker for Hallmark. But whether you are a romanti or a cynic, February 14th is also National Condom Day... Read more See More About:  safe sex  condoms  stds World Autism Day April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. Many folks are lighting their avatars up blue for the occasion, just like many homes and buildings will be around the world, and devoting posts to the topic. The day kicks off Autism Awareness Month, which runs through April... Read more See More About:  autism  asperger syndrome  advocacy Teen Life Ads Quick Dinner Recipes Recipes Healthy Quick Meal Recipes Quick Recipes Easy Dinner Recipes Featured Articles   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Teen Life newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement