Day of Silence

'Day Of Silence' Draws Record Number Of Participants, Celebrity Support

Posted 04.20.2012

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Despite some fierce opposition, the "Day of Silence" is off to a record-breaking start. Organized by the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network...

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Stepping Out of the Silence

Chelsea Shamy | Posted 04.20.2012

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Chelsea Shamy

LGBT individuals should not have to silence themselves out of fear. Everyone should be able to be loud and proud about who they are without consequence.

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I Participate in Day of Silence as an Act of Faith

Hannah Kreider | Posted 04.20.2012

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Hannah Kreider

I see my participation in the Day of Silence as an act of my Christian faith. My participation is guided by my favorite verse, Colossians 3:14, which reads, "But most of all, let love guide your life."

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Why I Participate in the Day of Silence

Sam Harman | Posted 04.20.2012

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Sam Harman

I've gone through a process to understand and accept myself for who I am. First, I came out as a lesbian and later I came out as a trans guy.

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'Day Of Silence' Likened To Child Abuse, Brainwashing, Acceptance Of Nazis By Critics

Posted 04.19.2012

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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 ...

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WATCH: 10-Year-Old Filmmaker Has Inspiring Message

Posted 04.09.2012

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10-year-old Gerry Orz is living proof of the mantra, "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." He has been bullied in school for being "too tall, ga...

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On Anti-Bullying 'Day of Silence,' the Religious Right Cheers on the Bullies

Michael B. Keegan | Posted 06.15.2011

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Michael B. Keegan

The religious right's efforts to boycott and counteract an anti-bullying day of silence shows the staggering extent of its campaign to prevent the recognition and acceptance of gay people in all parts of society.

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Judge: Teen Can Wear Anti-Gay Shirt To School

Posted 05.25.2011

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In 2006, Naperville's Neuqua Valley High School allowed students to participate in a nationwide "Day of Silence," which promotes tolerance of the gay ...

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Focus On The Family Picks Up Sponsorship Of Event Challenging Homosexuality

cnn.com | Dan Gilgoff | Posted 05.25.2011

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A major Christian group will take over an annual event that challenges homosexuality, weeks after the event's main Christian sponsor pulled support fo...

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National Christian Group Pulls Support For Anti-Gay Event, Calls For 'Tolerance'

CNN | Dan Gilgoff | Posted 05.25.2011

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A national Christian organization will stop sponsoring an annual event that encourages school students to "counter the promotion of homosexual behavio...

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