The more I learn about different schools across the country, the more I realize that many are not doing a thing to make sure that LGBT students can be safe.
Posted 05.31.2012
In January, comedian Todd Glass did what few entertainers are ever brave enough to do: He revealed to the world that he's gay, choosing to do so in a ...
Josh A. Goodman | Posted 05.26.2012
Ravi's Twitter posts, webcam spying, and homophobic attitude were stigmatizing, and it is possible that these pushed Clementi to a tipping point. But Clementi's suicide did not happen in a bubble with only him and Ravi; it took place in a society in which homophobia is still rampant.
HuffingtonPost.com | Amanda Terkel | Posted 05.10.2012
WASHINGTON -- Just hours after the Washington Post published a piece on Mitt Romney's prep school pranks -- which included forcibly cutting the hair o...
Wayne Maines | Posted 04.30.2012
We need to demand real change in our schools and in our communities.
Posted 04.20.2012
Despite some fierce opposition, the "Day of Silence" is off to a record-breaking start. Organized by the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network...
Posted 04.19.2012
A number of rightwing groups plan to combat a youth-run lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) event held in schools across the country with a ...
HuffingtonPost.com | Lila Shapiro | Posted 04.04.2012
Maverick Couch, a gay 16-year-old high school student in southwest Ohio, is suing his school district after the principal prohibited him from wearing ...
The Huffington Post | Curtis M. Wong | Posted 03.16.2012
"It almost makes me angry when I hear 'it gets better.' I don't want it to get better; I want it to be better now." That's just one of several eye...
Posted 02.15.2012
GLSEN, The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all studen...
Posted 02.01.2012
Madonna's highly-anticipated halftime show has been hyped as "bringing gay" to the Super Bowl, but a series of public service announcements will ensur...
The Huffington Post | Sarah H. Lee | Posted 01.27.2012
This week's Family Dinner Table Talk, from HuffPost and The Family Dinner book: To whoever first started chanting, "Sticks and stones may break my ...
Posted 01.25.2012
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students and their allies have an extra special reason to celebrate across the country today, as Jan. 25...
Posted 01.18.2012
Given that more and more youngsters are self-identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) at younger ages, a new report hopes to shed ...
The Communicator, Community High School Newspaper | Posted 11.29.2011
Republicans in the Michigan state Senate recently passed a bill entitled “Matt’s Safe School Law,” an anti-bullying measure designed to reduce b...
Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011
The Thorns absolutely has been my radar since it was first issued. Now, he's been the songwriter's songwriter for a long time: care to go into some of the Shawn Mullins story?
Candi Cushman | Posted 05.25.2011
When you ask those who favor the bullying of children to please stand up, no one does -- including us. It's almost silly to have to respond to such an accusation made by Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey.
Alvin McEwen | Posted 05.25.2011
Focus on the Family is targeting anti-bullying efforts in schools, claiming that they actually push the so-called "gay agenda." According to The Denve...
Noah Baron | Posted 05.25.2011
If ten percent of Americans are gay or transgendered, gay or transgendered Americans with a college degree will compose less than five percent of the United States.
Tom Gregory | Posted 05.25.2011
GLSEN is battling cold-blooded hate of children against children -- and it is rampant. Time and time again, that hate is against children who are perceived as homosexual.
Isobel White | Posted 05.25.2011
If experiences in California are any measure, LGBT residents of Maine can expect higher levels of stress and depression and greater feelings of political alienation. So what can we do differently?
Joan Garry | Posted 05.25.2011
Republicans in Congress are trying to get the Assistant Deputy Secretary in the Department of Education fired based on his sexual orientation. And that should enrage everyone.
Ruth Sherman | Posted 05.25.2011
I just saw a sweet, funny, Off-Broadway play entitled "Santa Claus Is Coming Out" that entertains exactly this question. We learn that Santa Claus is afraid; he is actually a closeted gay man.
Eric Alterman | Posted 05.25.2011
The right's most recent target for political assassination is Kevin Jennings, assistant deputy secretary of education for the Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools, who is openly gay.
Jason Mannino | Posted 11.17.2011
While our youth silently protest violent homophobia, I implore you to take a moments to ask the tough questions: "Where in my own life do I harbor hatred, fear, anger, and what steps can I take to begin to resolve it?"
Peter DeWitt | Posted 05.31.2012