This performance. So many feels.
In this episode of Glee, Unique faces challenges all too familiar to trans* and gender nonconforming students: having access to safe and respectful bathrooms and locker rooms.
We don’t need a study to tell us that is a problem, but we’ve got one for folks who need some convincing.
TW: sexual assault
Andrew Lawless was attacked in the one place where teens are supposed to feel safe — school. But now he’s working to make sure it never happens to anyone else again.
We are so honored to work with Andrew who is a student leader with our Middle Tennessee chapter and recently joined us at our national Safe Schools Advocacy Summit.
Andrew, and students like him and like you, are making it better for LGBT students across the country. Thank you Andrew, for sharing your story and for everything that you do.
Hey LGBT youth - we want to know what school is really like for you. Take our survey and let us know: www.glsen.org/2013survey
“Today’s nightmarish and irresponsible proposal from NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre reflects a grotesque vision of the world and a willingness to sacrifice children’s healthy development for the sake of protecting civilian access to military weapons. It also betrays his complete disconnection from the realities of K-12 education and healthy child development. True security is grounded in healthy communities of respect, protected by common-sense regulations and real civic responsibility outside the schoolhouse doors, not by armed camps within them.”
- Eliza Byard, GLSEN
Did you vote for GLSEN in the Chase American Giving Awards? Show off your support by liking and reblogging this photo! And share why you voted for GLSEN.
Didn’t vote yet? Get your vote on here!
We could win up to $1 million from Chase’s American Giving Awards and we need your help. Go to glsen.org/vote to choose GLSEN.
We know that when communities act, LGBT students do better. And with this money, we can reach even more communities and impact that many more students.
Will you vote and reblog to help us get there?
Today is the 14th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. We remember those whose lives were taken too soon and we commit to the work of building a brighter tomorrow.
This is why we do the work. Everyone at GLSEN, every teacher, and student, and volunteer, and every “Follower” on Tumblr. Each one of you. We do this work to make schools safer for LGBT students, we know it’s working, and with this award from Chase, we could do even more.
Will you pledge to choose GLSEN when voting begins on November 27? http://www.glsen.org/chase
TODAY AT 4PM ET – Please join GLSEN’s Research Department for the second webinar in the Fall 2012 GLSEN Research Learning Series that will discuss how the educational landscape for LGBT middle and high school students has changed over the years, as detailed in the 2011 National School Climate Survey report.
To register for the free webinar, please click here: glsen.us/Slhy2c
ALLY WEEK!
Ally Week in action! Looking for pledge forms that your friends & peers can take? We got ‘em here.
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Before we get on with the post, it’s important to note that these are two groups of diverse people who are very unique in many ways! However, in light of the month, (and mainly due to the fact that a lot of the resources available online are for both groups), here is a compilation of resources for Asian and Pacific Islander LGBTQ+ people! Other masterposts can be found here (and don’t hesitate to add anything if you have resources to contribute)!
GLSEN Pages:
Other organizations:
Historical information from the US National Park Service:
Some LGBTQ+ Asian/Pacific Islander Creators:
Other Helpful/Informational Links:
