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LGBT and ALLIED Groups call on Congress to pass ENDA now
Apr. 21, 2010
WASHINGTON, April 21 - Today, the nation's leading lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) organizations, along with allies in the faith, labor and civil rights communities, issued the following statement to members of the United States Congress:
"Pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act NOW."
Teen Can Now Wear "Gay Gay" Shirt to School
Apr. 20, 2010
The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee and Lambda Legal said Monday they have received assurances that a student wearing T-shirts printed with pro-gay slogans won’t be censored. The school also will train staff on the anti-bullying policy to avoid harassment of any student.
Student Sent Home for "Lady Gay Gay" T-Shirt
Apr. 7, 2010
Greenbrier High School in White House, Tenn. sent a student home Monday on the grounds that his “I (Heart) Lady Gay Gay” T-shirt caused a “disruption,” prompting allegations of a free-speech violation. The shirt refers to gay icon Lady Gaga.
Hundreds Gather in Fresno for Annual GSA Network Conference
Mar. 16, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Danielle Askini
Phone: 415-740-8220
Email: danielle@gsanetwork.org
ISU researchers publish national study on cyberbullying of LGBT and allied youths
Mar. 4, 2010
AMES, Iowa - Schools are typically on guard against students who bully by inflicting repeated violence on other students. But technology has given rise to a relatively new form of bullying which inflicts emotional harm in a stealth manner, working through Web sites, chat rooms, e-mail, cell phones and instant messaging.
Larry King to be remembered on 2nd anniversary of shooting
Feb. 12, 2010
Eighth-grader Larry King will be remembered at vigils throughout the country Friday night, two years after he was shot to death by a classmate at his Oxnard junior high school.
Youth Across the Country to Remember Slain Teen Lawrence King
Feb. 10, 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY
CONTACT: Carolyn Laub, Executive Director
415-552-4229, carolyn@gsanetwork.org
YOUTH ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO REMEMBER SLAIN TEEN LAWRENCE KING
Today is Gay-Straight Alliance Day
Jan. 27, 2010
Des Moines — Governor Culver has declared today “Iowa Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) Day”. The day, organized by Iowa Pride Network, is meant to honor GSA groups, students and staff who work to end violence and homophobia in Iowa schools and colleges.
Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2010 introduced in House...
Jan. 27, 2010
Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2010 introduced in House by U.S. Rep. Jared Polis
Measure would prohibit discrimination against public school students on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity
Family Acceptance Project — Helping LGBT Youths
Dec. 9, 2009
Vol. 9 No. 6 P. 6
A California social worker’s research into how family behaviors affect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youths may soon transform how social service professionals promote these youths’ health and well-being.
