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Building the National GSA Movement One State at a Time

For five years, GSA Network has been the leader and convener of the National Association of GSA Networks.  Each year we bring the members of the National Association together for a national summit aimed at strengthening the GSA movement across the country.  This year, we held the National Gathering in Providence, Rhode Island -- our first time meeting

Yucca Valley Youth Victory

When I read the news about Krista Blevins founding the GSA at Yucca Valley High School, I was so impressed.  As the founder of my high school GSA, I remember how much courage it took.  I wanted Krista to be able to share her story with GSA youth and supporters everywhere.

From GSA Youth Activist to GSA Advisor

As a former GSA activist and GSA Network Alumni myself, I'm always interested to hear what my fellow GSA youth activists are up to now as adults.  It's great to hear how people have been inspired by their GSA experience and continue to give back to the community.  I'm happy to share Jennifer's story with you.

THE NEW GIVING

Yesterday, GSA Network won $20,000 through the Chase Community Giving Challenge on Facebook!  We did it with your help. Thank you!

Illinois Passes Safe Schools Law

GSA Network congratulates our colleagues at the Illinois Safe Schools Alliance who championed a safe schools bill that just became law in Illinois.

Taking it to the Streets! GSAs Celebrate LGBT Pride Across California

During the month of June, GSA activists took to the streets of California’s cities, towns and communities to celebrate 40+ years of the LGBT civil rights movement. Forty-one years ago, on June 28, 1969, queer youth, drag queens, and transgender folks fought back against a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a queer bar in New York City.

GSA Activism Brings Awareness to a Closeted Orange County Community

 It was late September of 2009, when a student told me, “I don’t think a lot of people are going to join that group, something like that.” I had just started collecting signatures to form the first Middle College High School Gay-Straight Alliance. I was more nervous than I have ever been.

Dignity for All Students Passes in NY

In fantastic news this week the New York State Senate passed the "Dignity for All Students Act," which will prohibit bullying and harassment on the basis of gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, weight or disability in New York schools. The law

A Year in Reflection – A Conversation with GSA Network’s Public Allies

In the fall of 2009, GSA Network made the strategic decision to participate in the Public Allies program and invite two Public Allies to join our staff.  Public Allies is an organization that matches youth leaders who are interested in working in non-profits with organizations who are seeking new talent.

The Impact of Prop 8 on Youth in California Schools

On June 16, 2010 closing arguments begin in the federal trial challenging the constitutionality of California's Prop 8, the ban on marriage for same-sex couples that voters passed in November 2008. Judge Vaughn Walker issued a set of questions that he asked each side to address in their closing arguments.