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States with anti-LGBTQ+ laws 'stand to lose economically' as mental health declines: report

Anti-LGBTQ+ laws are short-sighted, as even if lawmakers do not care about how they affect people's well-being, they are also likely to impact the economy in the years to come.

LGBT Youth Face Pervasive But Decreasing Harassment In Schools

GLSEN's 2011 National School Climate Survey found that while LGBT students still face substantial barriers to equality, incidents of harassment due to sexual orientation are on the decline.

Georgia School's LGBTQ+ Book Purge Violated Students' Rights: DOE

According to the Department of Education, the school system has entered into a resolution agreement to remedy the damage its prior actions had on students.

Report: Most LGBTQ+ Students Verbally Harassed in School

New findings from GLSEN show that anti-LGBTQ+ harassment and bullying remain distressingly common.

LGBTQ+ Topics Rarely Discussed in Schools, New Study Finds

The conservative claim that LGBTQ+ topics are being taught in school is not only false, but the reality is damaging the kids that they claim to want to protect.

It’s The Perfect Time to Make Our Schools LGBTQ-Inclusive

Let's harness this year's reckoning for equality and use it to foster acceptance among our youth.

Univ. of Louisiana Offers LGBT Minor

The school is the first university in the state to offer an LGBT-oriented minor.

It Gets Better Project changes name amid challenging landscape for LGBTQ+ youth (exclusive)

With a new name and website, the organization adapts its mission to offer broader support for LGBTQ+ youth, navigating challenges and expanding its reach across America.

74% of LGBTQ+ Americans prefer Kamala Harris: HRC report

Overwhelming majorities across all ages, races, and ethnicities plan to get to the polls in November.

Southern LGBTQ+ Youth Growing Up in 'Hostile Social Climate': Study

LGBTQ+ youth in the South face difficulties at home and school as well as attacks from lawmakers, says a report from the Campaign for Southern Equality and Campus Pride.

Every Middle, High School Gets Kit to Help LGBT Students

GLSEN says it has distributed 100,000 Safe Schools Kits to aid educators in guiding LGBT youth through academic and social challenges.

Silence Is Power on This Day

GLSEN's Camille Beredjick says Friday's Day of Silence is not just shutting up, it's standing up.

Virginia School Board Rejects $10k It Gets Better Grant Supporting LGBTQ+ Students

The school district rejected a grant from the It Gets Better Project, which has awarded $600,000 to schools to support LGBTQ+ students.

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Georgia's First Pride School Seeks LGBT Students, Faculty

At Pride School Atlanta, 'Kids have full permission to be themselves — as well as educators,' says founder Christian Zsilavetz.  

How to Make the Most of Spirit Day 2019

It's more than wearing purple, writes youth activist Jayson Bijak.

Right-wing ‘school choice’ advocate linked to gay adult films appears in Republican Project 2025 document

Corey DeAngelis is listed as a contributor in the more than 900-page document. LGBTQ+ advocates have called him a hypocrite over his anti-LGBTQ+ stances.

Post-SCOTUS Ruling, We Must Still Fight for LGBTQ Title IX Protections

On Title IX Day, don't forget about the trans students Betsy DeVos is taking aim at.

Antibullying Law Gets More Support, Inches Closer to Passage

GLSEN reports that support for the Safe Schools Improvement Act increased in 2013, including endorsements from two key Republican senators.