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An Epidemic of Freedom at Biola University: The Christian 'Queer Underground' Comes Out

Rev. Dr. Cindi Love | Posted 05.20.2013 | Gay Voices
Rev. Dr. Cindi Love

I want to applaud them and suggest that Jesus would be proud of them. They understand Jesus' "third way" of nonviolent resistance to oppression and exclusion, and they are living this approach out, loud and proud.

Teaching And Learning In Darkness And Light

Larry Strauss | Posted 05.03.2013 | TED Weekends
Larry Strauss

2013-01-18-TEDplayvideo.jpgHe was the only openly gay student I'd ever taught, and I admired him for having the courage to stand up to a pretty homophobic culture in South L.A., but otherwise he made no impression on me. He seemed, not surprisingly, content to be invisible -- and I'm ashamed to say that I was content to let him be.

Survey Reveals Surprising Facts About LGBT Students In New York Schools

Posted 03.21.2013 | Gay Voices

The state of New York may have a comparatively liberal attitude towards its lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) residents. But a new poll su...

Popularity, Heterosexism and Girls' School Success

Elizabethe C. Payne | Posted 05.13.2013 | Gay Voices
Elizabethe C. Payne

For adolescent girls, heterosexuality and a traditional presentation of femininity are the foundation of the high school social hierarchy. Attaining status requires dedication to the attraction of boys. So where does this leave adolescent lesbian and queer girls?

And The No. 1 Spring Break 'Gaycation' Destination Of 2013 Is...

Posted 02.28.2013 | Gay Voices

Scores of gay college students will no doubt be taking a break from the books and flocking to Fort Lauderdale over the next few weeks, as the city tak...

Do School Board Policies Really Help Protect LGBT Students?

Peter DeWitt | Posted 04.29.2013 | Gay Voices
Peter DeWitt

State laws, codes of conduct and school board policies are great first steps in the process of safeguarding and bringing equality to LGBT students. However, they are not enough. School superintendents and principals must do their part by creating inclusive school environments.

Christian Radio Host Says Gay-Inclusive Curricula To Blame For Falling Test Scores

The Huffington Post | Cavan Sieczkowski | Posted 02.25.2013 | Gay Voices

A radio host for conservative Christian group American Family Association claims that gay-inclusive curricula is to blame for falling test scores in s...

LGBT Kids, You Do Have A Purpose!

Annette Gross | Posted 04.24.2013 | Gay Voices
Annette Gross

The focus of the "You Have a Purpose Project" is to let LGBT kids know that they do have a purpose and that we care. There is something visceral about seeing someone's expression and hearing another person's voice when they tell you that you matter.

'Gay-Free' Prom Frenzy Sparks Backlash At Indiana High School

Posted 02.12.2013 | Gay Voices

Students and staff at an Indiana-based high school are trying to quickly distance themselves from the international media frenzy over one local group'...

LOOK: Gay West Point Cadet Escorts His Boyfriend To Winter Formal

Posted 02.05.2013 | Gay Voices

A beautiful photo of a West Point cadet escorting his boyfriend to a winter formal is making the blogosphere rounds. The photo appears on the Face...

Teen's Surprise Admission During Acceptance Speech Sent Room Wild

Posted 04.26.2013 | Gay Voices

A New Jersey teen took to his school's highest platform earlier this month, announcing he was LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender) to his enti...

30 Days Of LGBT Holiday Giving: Give A Gift To The Point Foundation

The Huffington Post | Posted 01.03.2013 | Gay Voices

Note: This holiday season, in lieu of a traditional holiday gift guide, we'll be featuring a different LGBT organization each day for our "30 Days Of ...

Sharing The Stories Of LGBT Youth: Alex, 19, From Minneapolis, Minn.

Diana Scholl | Posted 02.27.2013 | Gay Voices
Diana Scholl

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University Of Iowa Makes Historic Move For LGBT Undergraduates

Posted 12.12.2012 | Gay Voices

In an apparent effort to send a welcoming signal to all incoming students, the University of Iowa has announced the addition of questions on sexual or...

Great News For LGBT Students At Notre Dame

Posted 12.05.2012 | Gay Voices

Great news for Notre Dame's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender student body: officials have announced plans for university-recognized LGBT student...

Help GLSEN Win $1 Million To Ensure Safe Schools For All Students

Posted 11.30.2012 | Gay Voices

The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) has been selected to participate in the American Giving Awards program, presented by Chase, with...

Sharing The Stories Of LGBT Youth: Dawaune, 18, From Omaha, Neb.

Diana Scholl | Posted 01.29.2013 | Gay Voices
Diana Scholl

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A Bizarre Anti-Gay 'Thanksgiving Message' For Students

Posted 11.26.2012 | Gay Voices

An anti-gay pundit's bizarre "Thanksgiving message" is making the blogosphere rounds. Recalling the story of a Catholic resident assistant (RA) at...

Florida Teacher Accused Of Turning Teen Student Gay

Posted 01.13.2013 | Home

Florida teacher Juliet Hibbs is fighting the Broward school district over its handling of an accusation against her that she contributed to girl's hom...

Ohio Students Told To Remove Gay-Supporting Rainbow T-Shirts

Posted 11.02.2012 | Home

A group of Celina High School students are at the center of a contentious debate on free speech after nearly two dozen students were told to remove th...

District Appoints Member Of 'Hate Group' To Anti-Bullying Committee

Posted 10.19.2012 | Home

Some parents in Minnesota's Anoka-Hennepin School District are upset that a man who deems homosexuality a "lifestyle choice" and "sexual disorder" now...

Reflections On Pre-Stonewall LGBT University Life

Warren J. Blumenfeld | Posted 11.25.2012 | Gay Voices
Warren J. Blumenfeld

I graduated with my B.A. degree on June 13, 1969 -- 15 days before the momentous Stonewall rebellion. As a graduating senior the concept of an "out" person, let alone an organized, above-ground student organization, was not even in my range of possibilities.

Football Player Kicked Off Team For Kissing Boyfriend: 'I'm Not Going To Apologize'

Posted 09.17.2012 | Gay Voices

"If I could hear one thing, I would love to hear the school say they were wrong." That's how former North Dakota State College of Science student ...

Was This Cosmetology Program Canceled To Prevent Gay Student From Enrolling?

Posted 09.14.2012 | Gay Voices

A Texas school district has allegedly canceled an adult cosmetology program that had been offered for a decade in order to prevent a student perceived...

Giving LGBT Student Athletes A Voice (VIDEO)

Jeff Sheng | Posted 11.09.2012 | Gay Voices
Jeff Sheng

For over nine years I have been photographing LGBT student athletes on high school and college sports teams for a series I titled "Fearless." However, over the course of working on "Fearless," I always felt that something was missing: the stories and voices behind the photographs I took.