One Year Later: Mississippi Prom Controversy
March 10, 2011 by Carolyn Simon
It’s fitting that the Safe Schools Improvement Act was just reintroduced in the U.S. Senate and the Student Non-Discrimination Act was reintroduced in both chambers of Congress. A year ago today, we were reminded of the harassment and discrimination that many LGBT students face in school when Constance McMillen’s story made its way onto our radar.
Continue Reading ►HRC Attends White House LGBT Black History Program With HBCU Students
March 9, 2011 by Michael Cole-Schwartz
On February 28, 60 LGBT HBCU students, leaders and advisors gathered at the White House for a Black History event. It marked the first time that LGBT African American students were invited to celebrate Black History Month at the White House. Unfortunately, Black LGBT history is not as part of mainstream Black History celebrations. The administration hosted this event acknowledging that there are many African American LGBT leaders in the world, including at the White House.
Continue Reading ►Obamas Take on Bullying in New Facebook Video, White House Summit
March 9, 2011 by Carolyn Simon
The president and the first lady are taking steps to combat bullying – first via a video message they just posted to Facebook, and next through a White House anti-bullying summit that will be held Thursday.
Continue Reading ►Students Push Maryland House to Pass Full Marriage Equality
March 8, 2011 by Zack Pesavento
With widespread support from across the state, Maryland is on a path to become the sixth state to enact marriage equality legislation. But the fight isn't over yet. Last week, Delegate Tiffany Alston -- an original co-sponsor of the bill and key vote on the House Judiciary Committee -- suggested that she might pursue a civil union amendment. So when I arrived in Chestertown to speak with EROS, an LGBT advocacy group on the campus of Washington College, students were ready to take action. Over 40 students made calls to the office of Delegate Alston, asking her to stand by her original commitment to full marriage equality for all Maryland citizens.
Continue Reading ►Facebook Adds “Civil Union” and “Domestic Partnership” Options
February 18, 2011 by Dan Rafter
LGBT couples and individuals on Facebook now can express their relationship statuses more effectively – the social networking site has added “in a civil union” and “in a domestic partnership” to its relationship status options.
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