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Same-Sex Marriage After Maine: What Can We Do Differently?

Isobel White | Posted 11.11.2009 | Politics

Read More: Proposition 8, Prop 8, No on Prop 8, Lgbt Education, Lgbt Issues in Schools, Gay, Same-Sex Marriage, Maine, Lgbt, Homosexuality, Gay Issues in Schools, Education, Gay Rights, Family Diversity, LGBT Rights, Maine Gay Marriage, Homophobia, California Gay Marriage Ban, Glsen, No on 1, Gay Marriage, Gay Issues, Politics News
Isobel White

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?

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Kevin Jennings Is Highly Qualified for His Job

Joan Garry | Posted 10.16.2009 | Politics

Read More: Employment Non-Discrimination Act, Department of Education, Glsen, Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, Kevin Jennings, Enda, Safe Schools, Politics News
Joan Garry

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.

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GLSEN: Combating Children Who Hate

Tom Gregory | Posted 10.14.2009 | Politics

Read More: Hbo, Hate Crimes, Joan Crawford, Shonda Rhimes, David Bohnett, Matthew Shepard, Michael Lombardo, The Little Rascals, Glsen, Carl Hoover-Walker, Rain, Sirdeaner Walker, Politics News
Tom Gregory

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.

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Think Again: Kevin Jennings, the Mainstream Media, and Right-Wing Target Practice

Eric Alterman | Posted 12.01.2009 | Media

Read More: Family Research Council, Obama Czars, Hannity, Safe Schools Czar, Lou Dobbs, Fox News, Fox and Friends, Glsen, Kevin Jennings, Tony Perkins, Media News
Eric Alterman

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.

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Homophobia Is Killing Our Youth

Jason Mannino | Posted 05.18.2009 | Living

Read More: Murder, Anger, Hate Crimes, Hate, Jesus, Homophobia, Obama, Forgiveness, Glsen, Love, Homophobe, Bandura, Gay Issues, Living News
Jason Mannino

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?"

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11 Year Old Kills Himself After Gay Taunts Left Unaddressed

Sara Whitman | Posted 05.11.2009 | Living

Read More: LGBT Leadership, LGBT Issues, Lesbian Mom, Glsen, LGBT Families, Anti Bullying, Lesbian, Safe Schools, Living News
Sara Whitman

I'm angry. How can this happen today? Why did that mother have to lose her son? Why was that boy not taken care of by the school officials?

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An End to Name-Calling?

Joel Schwartzberg | Posted 02.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Public Schools, Name-Calling, Joseph Lowery, Homosexuality, Obama Joe Lowery, Education, Intolerance, Gay Rights, Cyberbullying, Effects of Bullying, Bullying, Gay, Glsen, Feelings, Emotion, Children, Idiots, Long Island, Emotions, Anger, Kids, Newsday, Sadness, Living News
Joel Schwartzberg

Some will say "No Name-Calling Week" is more accurately called "PC Police Week." After all, an offensive term over the dinner table might be applauded in a rap song.

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Tipper Gore Comes Out Against Prop 8

Karen Ocamb | Posted 11.20.2008 | Politics

Read More: Al Gore, Yes on 8, No on Prop 8, Mitchell Gold, Tipper Gore, LA Gay and Lesbian Center, Gay Politics, Special Needs Children, Civil Rights, Glsen, Politics News
Karen Ocamb

Tipper Gore... announced her opposition to Proposition 8 Saturday night during the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center's 37th Anniversary gala in Los Angeles.

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