February 17, 2012 | Posted by Carolyn Simon in Parenting, Schools, Tennessee
This was a cute side note from the recent news about the advancement of the “Don’t Say Gay” bill in Tennessee...... Read More »
Tennessee House Subcommittee Advances ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
February 16, 2012 | Posted by Carolyn Simon in Call It Out, Parenting, Schools, Tennessee
Despite opposition from many fair-minded Tennesseeans, the state House Education subcommittee has advanced the archaic...
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MN School Board Removes District’s Anti-Gay “Gag Policy”
February 14, 2012 | Posted by HRC staff in Parenting, Schools, Youth & Campus, Bullying, Minnesota
After more than 17 years of upholding policies designed to stigmatize LGBT students, Minnesota’s Anoka-Hennepin school...
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Being Beside the One You Love, In Sickness and In Health
February 14, 2012 | Posted by Tom Sullivan in Health, Parenting, Protecting Your Family
Having a heart-to-heart discussion about your healthcare wishes in the event of a medical emergency may not be your idea...
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VA Anti-LGBT Adoption Bill Headed for State Senate Vote
February 07, 2012 | Posted by HRC staff in Call It Out, Adoption, Parenting, State Advocacy, Virginia
A Virginia bill that would allow private adoption agencies to discriminate in placements based on sexual orientation is up...
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“Ex-Gay” Group Sends Flier Home with MD High School Students
February 07, 2012 | Posted by Dan Rafter in Call It Out, Coming Out, Parenting, Schools, Religion & Faith, Straight Supporters, Transgender, Youth & Campus, Maryland, Washington DC, Blog, Call It Out, Anti-LGBT Industry
“Parents And Friends Of Ex-Gays And Gays” distributes fliers to some students in Montgomery County high schools.... Read More »
Working to Protect Virginia’s LGBT Families
February 03, 2012 | Posted by HRC staff in Adoption, Parenting, Foster Parenting, Protecting Your Family, State Advocacy, Virginia
Adoption agencies receiving state funding shouldn’t be able to discriminate based on a person’s sexual orientation or...
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TN’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Headed for House Hearing
February 03, 2012 | Posted by Dan Rafter in Call It Out, Parenting, Schools, Tennessee
Controversial bill would ban teachers in grades K-8 from discussing homosexuality.
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Court Papers Show Other Examples of NJ Teacher’s Anti-LGBT Bias
January 30, 2012 | Posted by Dan Rafter in Call It Out, Parenting, Schools, New Jersey
Union Township School Board court documents illustrate Viki Knox’s anti-LGBT track record.
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“No Name-Calling Week” Takes on Bullying
January 27, 2012 | Posted by HRC staff in Welcoming Schools, Parenting, Schools, Youth & Campus, Bullying
January 23rd, kicked off the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network’s annual No Name-Calling Week. No Name-Calling Week...
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Dennis Shepard Testifies Against TN’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
January 27, 2012 | Posted by HRC staff in Hate Crimes, Parenting, Schools, Tennessee, Nashville
Dennis Shepard - father of Matthew Shepard - is taking a stand against the recent slew of anti-LGBT legislation passing...
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