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          Mar 20, 2012
          
        
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The White House is live-webcasting its LGBT conference on safe schools and communities (a link to the broadcast is available here).

Via the White House blog:

Today, the White House will partner with the Departments of Justice and Education for a discussion with community leaders, advocates, and members of the public on efforts to ensure safety and security for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

You're invited to watch live, starting at 9:30 AM ET. 

        
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