Working for Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual and Transgender Equal Rights

Become a Member

Backstory Blog

View the RSS Feed

Family Acceptance Project Garners Important Recognition

Family Acceptance Project Garners Important Recognition

I had just begun to write a few words to congratulate the Family Acceptance Project (FAP), whose groundbreaking research...

Read More »

Update: Anti-Gay New Jersey Teacher Wants to Retire, Avoid Tenure Trial
Maine Legislature Passes Protections for Students

Maine Legislature Passes Protections for Students

After two years of hard work by EqualityMaine, students, teachers, coalition partners and legislators, the anti-bullying...

Read More »

Video: Let Dominic Speak

Video: Let Dominic Speak

Students at Catholic high school release a video supporting gay alum.

Read More »

It’s Elementary: Honoring a Trailblazer

It’s Elementary: Honoring a Trailblazer

Too often, we get so busy doing our work that we forget to acknowledge the trailblazers who helped lead the way.

Read More »

“Bully” Highest Grossing Documentary of 2012

“Bully” Highest Grossing Documentary of 2012

Anti-bullying doc has brought in more than $2.5 million to date.

Read More »

Welcoming Schools Cosponsors St Louis Event on LGBT Inclusive Schools

Welcoming Schools Cosponsors St Louis Event on LGBT Inclusive Schools

Tonight's discussion at the Missouri History Museum kicks off with screenings of What Do You Know? and It's Still...

Read More »

Education Secretary Duncan Joins Biden in Supporting Marriage Equality

Education Secretary Duncan Joins Biden in Supporting Marriage Equality

Moments ago on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," Education Secretary Arne Duncan gave his unequivocal support to marriage for gay and...

Read More »

Tennessee School Uproar over Article on LGBT Student

Tennessee School Uproar over Article on LGBT Student

“It’s OK to be Gay” article draws strong rebuke from anti-LGBT school board member.

Read More »

Outgoing American University Student President Comes Out as Transgender

Outgoing American University Student President Comes Out as Transgender

Outgoing American University Student Body President Sarah McBride managed to make waves on campus even on her very last...

Read More »

Missouri Republican Comes Out, Opposes “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

Missouri Republican Comes Out, Opposes “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

Rep. Zach Wyatt has called on 20 of his fellow Republicans to withdraw support for the legislation.

Read More »

 1 2 3 >  Last ›