Nex Benedict Should Be Alive
Nonbinary teenager Nex Benedict’s Death Happened Right After A Beating Episode at School On February 8th, 16 year-old nonbinary Oklahoma resident, Nex Benedict, died** a…
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GLSEN Reports Massachusetts Schools Unsafe For Many LGBTQ Secondary Students
Massachusetts schools lack many inclusive resources and affirming policies for LGBTQ students MASSACHUSETTS–GLSEN today released state-level data from its benchmark National School Climate Survey, which…
GLSEN Releases Kit Espacio Seguro, Spanish Version of its Safe Space Kit, for Use in U.S. & Puerto Rico
Kit Provides Educators with Resources on How to Be Allies to LGBT Students NEW YORK—GLSEN, the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and…
GLSEN Launches First Lifestyle Brand to Support LGBT Youth
GLSEN’s “Shop to Support” Efforts Will Fund Work with Students, Educators, Policymakers to Improve School Climates for All Students NEW YORK—GLSEN, the leading national education organization…
Despite Positive Effect on School Climate, Protections for LGBT Students Lacking in Most District Anti-Bullying Policies
New GLSEN Report Examines Policies of Every School District in All 50 States and D.C. NEW YORK—GLSEN, the leading national education organization focused on ensuring…
ACLU and GLSEN on Proposed Amendments to Indiana RFRA, Arkansas Bill
NEW YORK – The ACLU has issued the following statement in response to the Indiana legislature proposing amendments to address the harmful effects of SB…
Mario Lopez: Host & Grand Marshal of Miami Beach Gay Pride
Miami Beach Gay Pride – April 11 and 12; “Extra” Airs on NBC 6 South Florida, Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. MIAMI BEACH, Fla.– Emmy…
GLSEN Calls on iHeartMedia CEO to Speak Out Against Sean Hannity’s Anti-LGBT Comments
NEW YORK, NY– GLSEN (the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) today called on iHeartMedia CEO Robert Pittman to speak out against comments made earlier this week…
Mass. Transgender Orgs. & Allies Join Forces to Celebrate Nov. 14 Trans Month of Community Events
BOSTON, Mass.—BodyImage4Justice (BI4J) and the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC) are proud to announce a new community celebration that expands the annual observance of Transgender…
GLSEN Partners with Genius Pictures Produce Heart-Wrenching Film with a Twist
LOS ANGELES, Cal.— In a world first, the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN), considered one of the most revered anti-bullying organizations in the USA, has…
Sports Educator Pat Griffin Joins Board of Sexual Minorities Educational Foundation, Inc.
Will Help Expand Focus of the Sexual Minorities Archives NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – Pat Griffin, Professor Emerita in Social Justice Education at the University of Massachusetts,…
How Do We Stop Anti-LGBTQ Bullying?
By: Keegan O’Brien*— [This article was originally published in The Nation] According to a nationwide study conducted by the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN),…
The Outfield Chicago LGBT Youth Play With the Pros
By: Dan Woog*/Special to TRT— It was big news in April when Jason Collins came out as the first openly gay athlete still active in a…
Out of the Darkness Walks Raise Funds, Awareness for Suicide Prevention, for LGBTQ people too
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— BOSTON, Mass.—Throughout the months of September and October 2013, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Massachusetts Chapters will host…
Commission on LGBT Youth Gets Senate Bipartisan Support to Expand Bullying Definition
BOSTON, Mass. — The Massachusetts Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Youth lauded the Massachusetts Senate for its adoption of amendments to fund…
MA Commission on LGBT Youth Applauds Patrick Administration’s Support of Trans Students
BOSTON, Mass. — The Massachusetts Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Youth applauds the release of guidelines last Friday by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary…
HBGC Launches Gay-Straight Alliances in Boston-Area Schools
Groups bring LGBQ/T students of colors, allies and administrators together to increase student safety and academic achievement Boston, MA — Over the next year, The…
Turn Pride into Action: Making it Better Now for LGBT Students
By: Jason Cianciotto & Sean Cahill*/Special for TRT– As parades and celebrations occur across the Bay State, LGBT youth are putting their pride into action…
Pregúntale a Lambda Legal – Día de Silencio: ¿Aprobarán mis maestros?
Por: Hayley Gorenberg/Subdirectora jurídica legal para Lambda Legal– P: Soy un estudiante en la escuela secundaria (preparatoria), y quiero participar en el Día Nacional de…
Ask Lambda Legal – Day of Silence: Will my teachers approve?
By: Hayley Gorenberg/Deputy Legal Director for Lambda Legal– Q: I’m a high school student, and I want to participate in GLSEN’s National Day of Silence (DOS)….
Finances at ‘turning point’ for LGBT groups, stabilizing; but donors fleeing
By: Chuck Colbert /TRT Reporter– Good news and some concerns about the LGBT equality movement emerge from a new study by a LGBT think tank….