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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“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 »
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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Boy Scouts Endorse GLSEN’s No Name-Calling Week
January 26, 2012 | Posted by Carolyn Simon in Parenting, Schools, Youth & Campus, Bullying
Over the years, the Boy Scouts of America have built quite the anti-gay reputation, largely because the organization has...
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National Call-In Day in Support of the Student Non-Discrimination Act
January 25, 2012 | Posted by Josh King in Federal Advocacy, Parenting, Schools, Youth & Campus
Today, the Human Rights Campaign is partnering with Senator Al Franken’s (D-Minn) office and other national groups on a...
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Romney’s Tax Returns Reveal Donations to Anti-LGBT Groups
January 24, 2012 | Posted by Dan Rafter in Call It Out, Marriage, Parenting, Schools, Massachusetts, Boston, Blog, GOP Primary, Mitt Romney
Romney gave to Massachusetts-based group advocating for Ex-Gay movement.
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