Louisiana University’s LGBT Studies Minor Under Attack
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL) recently introduced a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender studies minor into its curriculum. This voluntary set of classes
From Bullied Gay Teen to Anti-Bullying Activist: Why I Decided to Make a Difference
How would you react to a bully? Would you go to school officials? What if you noticed the bullying was a much larger epidemic; would
New Law Backs Transgender Residents
In many states, transgender rights are slow to come by. While differences in sexual orientation may be protected from discrimination, gender identity is often left
Today in D.C.: The Youth Bullying Prevention Act is Signed into Law!
Today, Washington, D.C. took a momentous stand against bullying. On Friday June 22nd, Mayor Vincent C. Gray signed into law the Youth Bullying Prevention Act
Our Family Story
We were living in Minneapolis at the time our son, Benjamin, began kindergarten. We loved our elementary school and especially the kindergarten teacher, who was
Book Featuring Lesbian Mothers Pulled From Utah School District’s Shelves
“What exactly do you find ‘inappropriate’ about my family? We’re great citizens, we pay our taxes, we go to work, we keep up our yard.”
Education Secretary Pledges to Make Schools Safe for All
Education Secretary Arne Duncan recently met with members of GLSEN about safe schools issues nationwide. The meeting, the first ever between a secretary of education
Explaining LGBT Families
Finally, a sensible answer to the question of explaining LGBT families to young children. A reader of the Seattle Times asks: How much information is
